Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
Autonomy is one of the values to consider during the process of choosing a career path. Autonomy means having the freedom to do work with little or no supervision. It can also mean implementing your own ideas without approval of someone else. Jobs that provide autonomy generally allow for more flexibility and creativity than Read More …
Recent comments by Whole Foods CEO John Mackey have caused both customers and employees to question the company’s values. Not only is it important to shop at businesses that stand for what you believe, but it is also important to work for an organization that matches your values. There are several ways to determine whether Read More …
With changes in technology and culture come shifts in career trends. Some of the jobs that exist today will be obsolete in a few decades, while many future jobs don’t exist yet. Entire industries die and new ones develop. This is all good news if you’ve identified a good career in an up-and-coming field. But Read More …
Although many career tests focus on personality and interests, values shouldn’t be overlooked during the career planning process. Below are some common career-related values to consider: Autonomy Autonomy refers to how much control you have over certain aspects of your work, such as when or where you do your work. It also means that Read More …
Picking a career is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. While in the past most people’s career prospects were limited by economic or social factors, today one can choose almost any career path. It is easy to become overwhelmed by the large number of career choices available and the amount of information Read More …