Now in its fourth year, the University of Oregon career center’s student advisory board is one that has been shaped by the opinions and experiences of its board members. ..
Since their inception, career fairs have been an event designed to help students interact with employers, and many students used the opportunity to get their resumes into the hands of recruiters. Now, however, some career services practitioners are finding that some employers are not accepting resumes at career fairs and, instead, are directing students to apply online. ..
Career services practitioners note student frustration with employers who refuse to accept resumes at career fairs and instead direct students to apply online. According to practitioners, students are confused by the behavior and don’t understand its purpose. As a former recruiter, college recruiting director, and director of career services, Steve Tiufekchiev has unique insight into this issue. Regulations are at the core of most employers’ requests for students to apply online. ..