Western Governors University
16,425 positionsWe re called Western Governors University because we were created by a group of U.S. governors, an innovative solution to their states demand for high-quality, outcomes-oriented higher education.
Director of Product Management If you re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country and you re committed to working hard to p your part in building that future consider WGU as the next step in your career.
This job may be for you Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals.
WGU's EdTech is committed to making it easier for our business partners to individualize learning experiences for every student through the utilization of technology.
About Us: Founded in 1997, by nineteen U.S. governors looking for a solution to their states growing needs for a college-educated workforce, Western Governors University (WGU) filled a gap not being met by traditional colleges and universities.
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Minimizing Candidate Renegs During the Hiring and Onboarding Process
Candidates reneging on job offers or during the onboarding process can be a frustrating experience for any recruiter. In a talent-driven job market, it’s common for candidates to have more than one job offer to consider. It becomes a race against time to see which organization can offer the best career experience, compensation, and circumstances that secure the right employees.
10 Reasons to Be on Time at Work
Being punctual at work may not be something you’ve given much thought to, but it’s the foundation for building a successful career. All of your technical or job-specific skills will be in vain if your peers and superiors can’t trust you to show up on time and do the work. In fact, Simon Sinek once famously said that
Recruiting in a Recession: Hard Truths That Talent Acquisition Experts Must Accept
The summer had economists from around the globe embroiled in a debate about a possible recession coming in the next few years (or months). As of October 2022, the U.S. Labor Department data put the current inflation rate at 7.7%. The recent layoffs in the tech industry are just the first of what is soon to be a string of cutbacks by companies looking to save costs. For recruiters, this means freezes in hiring and fewer openings. It will also include the uphill task of finding the best candidates for them from the coming influx of recently laid-off job seekers. Now is probably a good time to brace for tough times in the next few years in the talent acquisition industry. To survive and thrive recruiting in a recession, here are some hard truths you will need to accept.
10 Importancies of Setting Realistic Goals
We’ve all heard how important it is to set professional and personal goals. Developing and establishing goals keeps us motivated and moving forward in life. But not all goals are created equal. If you’re chasing goals that are too lofty, you’ll end up disappointed when you cannot reach them. Setting goals that are achievable and measurable is the key to success.
Email Etiquette Principles - Why is it Important
Why is email etiquette important? Let's imagine you're hiring for a new role, and you’ve just received the email below.
10 Reasons HR is Important to an Organization
"Nothing we do is more important than hiring and developing people."