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Why Trust Comes Before “Yes” After a Job Offer

Trust forms the foundation of any meaningful relationship, including between employers and employees. However, trust in hiring...


By Career Forge Team • May 7, 2025

Tags: employer relations, employer relationship management, employer relations software,

7 Characteristics of Meaningful Career Connections

Strong professional relationships don't happen accidentally — they require intention.


By Career Forge Team • May 6, 2025

Tags: employer relations, employer relationship management, employer relations software,

Stop Blaming Gen Z: Model Interpersonal Relationships Instead

We’ve heard the complaints: Gen X was too cynical, and Millennials were too reliant on technology. Now, Gen Z is in the...


By Career Forge Team • April 16, 2025

Tags: employer relationship management, employer relations software, career services,

The Zero-sum Game of Fueling an AI Arms Race in Recruiting & Hiring

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the hiring landscape. As of 2024, approximately 87% of companies have...


By Career Forge Team • April 16, 2025

Tags: employer relationship management, career services, job boards,

How to Change Your Career Services Software (Without Hating the Transition)

Switching to new software in your career services department can feel like a big task. With careful planning and teamwork, you...


By Career Forge Team • April 16, 2025

Tags: employer relations software, career services, job boards,

Funding Career Growth: 7 Ways to Support Student Internships, Research & More

Need Funding for Student Internships? Try These Seven Ideas!

Helping students access meaningful internships and other...


By Career Forge Team • April 16, 2025

Tags: employer relations, career services, student engagement,

Why Do Guided Academic Internships Lead to Greater Student Success?

Internships have come a long way from the 11th-century apprenticeships that inspired real-world training for young adults. The...


By Career Forge Team • April 16, 2025

Tags: employer relations, employer relationship management, employer relations software,

Why Generic Software Fails Career Coaches (and their Students)

As a career services coach, you do far more than help students find jobs. Your efforts and words set them up for fulfilling work...


By Dave Nicol, CEO • October 8, 2024

Tags: career services, career forge, event registration software,

A Social Content Channel Isn’t a Career Management Platform

Recruiting and job searching are multifaceted challenges—AI and automation impact hiring from creating job descriptions to...


By Dave Nicol, CEO • August 15, 2024

Tags: career services, career fair registration, career forge,

A Fast Read about Hosting Speed Networking Events

You’ve probably heard of speed dating. And even if you haven’t tried it, imagine applying that fast-paced, interactive format to...


By Career Forge Team • July 10, 2024

Tags: career services, career fair registration, recruiting,