Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
A job interview makes almost everyone nervous. Your performance can change the direction of your career. But for introverts, interviews can be especially challenging. Introverts aren’t as expressive or talkative as extroverts, leading interviewers to think they aren’t really interested in the position. Luckily, you can use some common introvert traits to your advantage and 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 …
Staying at the wrong job for too long can have lasting consequences, including mental and physical health issues. A bad job can also negatively impact your personal life and career success. The problem most people have is differentiating between normal and unhealthy work issues. Being unhappy and stressed is so commonplace that we don’t know Read More …
ianus via Compfight Two-year colleges offer a multitude of promising career path options for both traditional and non-traditional students. And due to a variety of factors, including cost efficiency and convenient locations, they can be especially advantageous for career-changers. Along with all the other benefits of community college, most schools offer nigh classes and online 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 …