Most of us are in college for a reason — we are studying a particular topic so that we can earn a particular degree and find a career in a particular field. However, once we leave college, how should we ensure we find a job that we actually like? Job satisfaction and employee engagement are […]
Internships are an ideal way for students to get hands-on exposure to the professional world. While internships may not always guarantee a position at a company, they certainly help to give students a boost into the “real world”. Students at CBU who are involved in internships, both through the school or provided by the school, […]
When I first moved to California, I was so excited minimum wage was $11 an hour. Now that it has risen to $12 an hour, this state’s minimum wage is now nearly $5 more than the federal minimum wage of only $7.25 per hour. In April 2016, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a $15-an-hour minimum wage […]
The Recreation Center hosted the Career Center’s Business, Engineering and Communications Fair Feb. 22, in which more than 100 employers looked for college students to potentially fill temporary or full-time positions in a variety of fields. The event was from 1 – 4 p.m. and provided California Baptist University students the ability to gain experience […]
Some students at Califonria Baptist University work multiple jobs and more than 12 units of classes, requiring their time to be planned accordingly to make time for other activities. Anna Crosby, sophomore applied statistical analysis major, works at Forever 21, Conferences and Events and the Associated Students of California Baptist University as a commuter […]
One of the best times of college is the fall of your senior year. You are looking onto the horizon of May. It is as though your degree is the key unlocking the next level to your life. For seniors, this is a magical time of maybes. You dream big. You assess how you will […]
All over campus, students will hear that their degree means something. Yes, something much more than a large debt deferred until after graduation. A degree with Christian morals and values, integrated right in the classroom, is opening eyes of employers seeking employees in such a competitive job market. Dr. Bob Namvar, professor of economics, said […]
For college students, stress is part of everyday life. Stress can be helpful in getting students through the day, as well as being a physical response to improve reactions in a fight-or-flight situation. What about when the stress becomes too much due to constant worry about midterms, GPA and social pressures? Usatodayeducate.com referenced The New […]
Starbucks recently partnered with Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) to form the Create Jobs For USA fund in an effort to support small-business growth and establish jobs for the 9.1 percent of unemployed Americans. Effective Nov. 1, 2011, the project began collecting donations from corporate-owned Starbucks stores and the outcome is increasingly positive. People walk into […]
For graduating students, the uncertainty in the job market can be stressful. Recent data reveals interesting information about majors. Students seem to fear they will find no work or not be able to use their degree and drown in student loan payments. By picking a major with a high hiring ratio, students should have a […]
