Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
Photo by Linda Eller-Shein from Pexels According to the Wall Street Journal, workers in the U.S. resigned from a record 4.4 million jobs in September of 2021. Many industries are experiencing problems not only retaining current workers, but attracting new talent. The pandemic has allowed workers to re-assess their career goals. As a result, many professionals are looking for Read More …
Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Many people make resolutions every year. If you’re like many people, you may stick with your resolutions for a while but give up because it’s not really what you want or need. This year, don’t make resolutions based on what you think you should do but rather what you need. Whether you’re a Read More …
Photo by Jess Bailey Designs from Pexels Keeping a journal has been shown to reduce stress, strengthen memory and boost self confidence. You may be looking for a planner to keep track of appointments, goals, and assignments. Or you might prefer journaling to write down thoughts, ideas and feelings. If you can’t decide, why not get both? Whether Read More …
Photo by Element5 Digital from Pexels Shopping for Christmas and holiday gifts can be stressful. You may have a wide range of ages, preferences and price ranges to consider. College students can be especially tricky to shop for as they may seem to have everything they need. And if you’re a college student yourself, you might have trouble Read More …
The US is currently experiencing a labor shortage in many industries. Although employers may not be happy about the shortage, it’s a great opportunity for students or entry level workers to gain experience and for all workers to negotiate better pay and benefits. If you’re just looking for a job to provide extra cash or Read More …
Teaching can be a rewarding profession, but many teachers in the United States are overworked and underpaid. The COVID-19 pandemic has added to that stress, with teachers having to teach all classes online or develop hybrid models. Due to the lack of traditional in-person learning, a large percentage of students experienced significant setbacks in both Read More …
Photo by Designecologist from Pexels Fall is the time of year when many students are moving into dorms or apartments. Shopping for your new pad is exciting but can be a challenge. You want to create an attractive and functional space but probably have a tight budget. Luckily, there are plenty of places to find inexpensive décor and Read More …
According to the newly released Global Business Ethics Survey, close to 50% of US workers witnessed unethical and/or illegal conduct on the job in 2020. In addition, retaliation against employees who reported wrongdoing rose steeply, up to 61% in 2020. G. Richard Shell, Chair of Wharton Business School’s Legal Studies and Business Ethics Department is author of the bestselling Read More …
With the economy gaining 559,000 jobs in May, the personal-finance website WalletHub recently released its report on 2021’s Best & Worst States for Jobs. To help job seekers find the best employment opportunities, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 35 key indicators of job-market strength, opportunity and economic vitality. The data set ranges from employment growth Read More …
Researching a potential employer is crucial for job hunters. But doing basic research on a company isn’t enough. You need to watch out for some common red flags that only employees or interviewees might notice. It’s crucial to stay clear of bad employers because your work environment is just as important as the job itself. Read More …
