Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
A new report shows more high school graduates are choosing NOT to go to college. Michael Horn, education expert and co-author of the forthcoming book, “Choosing College: How to Make Better Learning Decisions Throughout Your Life,” says that for many people, college is not delivering the desired or anticipated results. Below, Horn draws on his latest Read More …
Photo Credit: Asa Dyer Known for her work in founding and growing the $100 million pet care franchise, Camp Bow Wow, entrepreneur and CEO Heidi Ganahl recently announced the release of her new book titled SheFactor, aimed to guide and encourage young women to achieve success in their careers, personal lives, and beyond. The SheFactor book Read More …
Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels Summer is the perfect time to build up your resume with an internship. Not only does an internship add valuable work experience to your resume, it is also a great way to get your foot in the door to a company where you’d love to work. Since the majority of entry-level hires Read More …
It’s college graduation season, and thousands of graduates will enter the job market. After years of focusing on technical skills, applicants may be surprised to find that employers value soft skills the most. While hard skills are still important, LinkedIn’s 2018 Emerging Jobs Report found that soft skills, including oral communication, leadership and time management, make Read More …
Photo by Rebrand Cities from Pexels Women are often under-represented in leadership positions. Unfortunately, there are actions women often take or don’t take that make them less likely to obtain greater authority in the workplace. Below, expert Vicki Brackett explains five mistakes women make that keep them out of leadership roles. Not listening to Read More …