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From Stuck To Spark: Career Planning, Brenna Miaira Kutch, Sarah Johnston Jul 2018

From Stuck To Spark: Career Planning, Brenna Miaira Kutch, Sarah Johnston

Office of Information Technology Publications and Presentations

Knowing what to do next in one’s career is often really hard. We will review some career development concepts such as developing a purpose, discussing tips for those with a less-than-supportive boss, and thinking about what to do next. We’ll work through example personas to help generate ideas and get started on planning development via a worksheet and some small group discussion.


Perception Of The Online Degree By Accounting Hiring Gatekeepers Of Mid-Size Firms In The Northwestern U.S., Domanic Thomas Jun 2018

Perception Of The Online Degree By Accounting Hiring Gatekeepers Of Mid-Size Firms In The Northwestern U.S., Domanic Thomas

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The latest research shows over 2.8 million higher education students or one-in-seven are enrolled in fully online programs. In fields such as accounting, students are able to complete their degree, pass a standardized exam, and enter the workforce with little to no work experience. Accounting firm human resources managers are primarily responsible for the recruitment and selection of candidates. Prior studies conducted show that these hiring gatekeepers prefer candidates with earned degrees in a traditional classroom environment when holding constant for all other factors. While many students invest in online degrees as an ideal pathway to employment, career advancement, and …


Onboarding: Engagement From Day One, Brenna Miaira Kutch May 2018

Onboarding: Engagement From Day One, Brenna Miaira Kutch

Office of Information Technology Publications and Presentations

This webinar will outline best practices, tips, and tools for onboarding new employees into your organization for manager and administrative support. The goals of this webinar are to understand why onboarding is essential to engagement and what steps managers can take to ensure an effective onboarding experience for new employees including staff, faculty, and student employees. Participants will share their own experiences, and return to their organizations with ideas for improving their processes and creating tools to facilitate an awesome and supportive environment from day one.