European University Cyprus (EUC) has made significant strides in enhancing student career readiness through its strategic implementation of Symplicity's Career Services Manager (CSM) platform in 2013. This partnership has transformed EUC's approach to career services, aligning with its commitment to student success and employability.
EUC Career Advisor Andry Stylianou shared the many ways in which CSM helps her team and students thrive when it comes to employability, career outcomes, Pathways and more.
The Challenge
- Centralise career-related communication and resources
- Streamline access to job opportunities, internships and career guidance
- Deliver more personalised and data-informed support
- Scale career services to meet growing student and employer demands
The Solution
- Providing a single portal for job postings, appointments, and career resources
- Allowing staff to track engagement and tailor support to student needs
- Improving communication with students and alumni through targeted updates
- Strengthening employer partnerships with easy-to-manage listings and events
The platform serves as a comprehensive hub, connecting students with career opportunities and resources. By centralising career services, EUC has streamlined operations, making it easier for students to access job postings, internships, and career counselling.
The integration of Symplicity CSM has enabled EUC to offer personalised career support, track student engagement, and efficiently manage employer relationships. This digital transformation reflects EUC's dedication to leveraging technology to enhance educational outcomes.
“My collaboration with the client success and support teams has been amazing. Anything you need at a moment’s notice, they come back to you with an answer and help out in order to make sure that everything is run smoothly,"
- Andry Stylianou.
The Results
With Symplicity CSM, EUC has improved student engagement by providing intuitive tools for career planning and development. Students can easily schedule appointments, participate in virtual career fairs, and access a wealth of resources tailored to their career aspirations.
- Increased student engagement through intuitive self-service tools
- Four career fairs held in 2024 alone, enabled by streamlined planning and promotion
- Expanded features like CV Builders, Pathways, On-Campus Recruiting (OCR), and virtual job fairs
- Improved service quality and faster support delivery for students and employers
“All our students and alumni are currently registered in CSM. We are using it to communicate to them anything the university does in order to offer the best practices in regards to careers,”
- Andry Stylianou.
The platform's analytics capabilities allow EUC to monitor student progress and adapt services to meet evolving needs. This data-driven approach ensures that career services are responsive and effective, ultimately contributing to higher student satisfaction and success rates.
A Model for Career Services Innovation
EUC's successful implementation of Symplicity CSM serves as a model for other institutions aiming to enhance their career services. By embracing a unified platform, EUC has not only improved operational efficiency but also enriched the student experience.
This partnership underscores the importance of integrating technology into higher education to prepare students for the competitive job market. EUC's proactive approach demonstrates how institutions can leverage digital tools to support student achievement and institutional goals.
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