Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
AdamLogan via Compfight Most students go to college in order to improve their earning potential and job prospects. With rising tuition costs at public and private institutions, learning for the sake of learning just isn’t enough. Unfortunately, many students graduate without useful skills that allow them to be competitive in the job market. But by Read More …
Taking any job you can get may seem like the only option when the job market is bleak. But you shouldn’t resign yourself to suffering through a miserable work experience. The wrong job can have damaging effects on your quality of life and your career future, so it pays to be choosy. Before You Apply Read More …
Jonathan Mueller via Compfight Lately much attention has been given to the topic of work-life balance, specifically with regard to working mothers and the desire to “have it all”. But it isn’t just mothers or women that desire work-life balance, but also men and child-free individuals. How can you ensure a great career and still Read More …
A lot of websites (this one included) and colleges may lead you to believe there are certain careers or degrees that guarantee a job offer or high pay. Unfortunately, almost every field has both graduates and experienced professionals that can’t find work. And you can find professionals in any industry that are unsatisfied. Articles about Read More …
An internship provides crucial experience for entry-level workers, and can greatly impact your future career success. In fact, most employers now expect college graduates to have one or more internships completed by the time they enter the workforce. I spoke with Christina Forsythe, Career Service Advisor at Rasmussen College about the importance of internships for today’s Read More …