Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
Working with the public is a basic part of many jobs, including retail and customer service. It isn’t always easy to deal with people, and over time one can lose motivation to perform well. Whether you’re a student working part-time job or a full-time employee, the following tips can not only make your job more Read More …
Lower Columbia College (LCC) via Compfight Preparing for a stable career doesn’t need to be a long and expensive endeavor. Certificate programs provide practical career skills to high school graduates, career changers, or professionals wishing supplement work experience. If you feel that a two-or four-year degree isn’t the right choice but still want a career Read More …
Emotional intelligence, the ability to identify and control emotions in oneself and others, has gained much attention recently. With the increasing automation and offshoring of jobs that don’t require much human interaction, emotional intelligence will be become even more important as time passes. Although not everyone is a natural at understanding or regulating emotions, Read More …
Mohammadali F. via Compfight Everyone experiences anxiety and fear to some degree, but some individuals allow overwhelming fear and intimidation to prevent them from pursuing their dreams and achieving important goals. A fear of failure and lack of confidence are often the root causes of this crippling anxiety, leaving those individuals affected to seek out Read More …
Many colleges and degree programs boast high job placement ratings that all but guarantee a job upon graduation, but what do those percentages really mean? It’s probably not surprising that schools skew information in their favor. When you hear an exceptionally high statistic, ask some important questions to find out if things are as great Read More …