Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
Finding a part-time job in college can be tricky. First, you need an employer that’s willing to work around your class schedule. In addition, you’re competing with hundreds, or even thousands, of other college-age job-seekers looking for the same types of jobs. Here are a few tips to help you find that elusive part-time position Read More …
Managers and business owners are often advised against hiring friends and family. If the employee doesn’t work out, a relationship can be forever ruined. It also can be awkward for other employees, because it’s difficult to be completely impartial when you have such a close relationship with one employee. And while working for friends and Read More …
Employers often make promises they don’t intend to keep or hide the complete truth from employees. Even the most seasoned professionals sometimes have to learn the hard way that they can’t trust their employer. Sometimes employers don’t know or bother to learn accurate information and simply tell employees (or job candidates) what they want to Read More …
It’s easy to find job descriptions, but they don’t tell you what people really think about their jobs and employers. Before deciding to pursue a career or accept a position, you should hear from the people who’ve actually been there. Several websites allow people to write honestly about their career experiences and submit employer reviews. Read More …
anicaps le forum via Compfight Illness, continuing education, travel and raising a family are all common reasons one might need to leave the workforce for an extended period of time. With rapidly changing technology and a highly competitive job market, the challenge of restarting one’s career proves harder than ever. Fortunately, there are a few Read More …
