Jeff Nevers quoted in Cardhub article on summer vacation career advice

On July 23, 2014, the website Cardhub published an article quoting Jeff Nevers, M.A., coordinator of Career Services.  The article, titled 鈥淎sk the Experts:  Tips for Turning Summer Break into a Brighter Future,鈥 incorporates advice from 19 individuals who work in the field of career services.

In the article, Nevers offers suggestions to high school and college students on topics such as 鈥淗ow to find the right kind of job or internship for the summer,鈥 to 鈥淎t what age does career-specific experience  start becoming a priority?鈥 to 鈥淲hat types of positions are best for people who don鈥檛 really know what they want to do yet?鈥

Nevers鈥 advice also puts young people at ease regarding the inclusion of 鈥渕enial labor鈥 jobs on their resumes.  鈥淪urvival jobs are sometimes necessary and help build a track record, which lets future employers see your potential and your flexibility,鈥 he shares.  鈥淭hey help workers build skills too, like collaboration, attention to detail, and communication鈥攕kills you鈥檒l be using in any job, even CEO.鈥