Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
“Tell me who your friends are and I will tell you who you are.” —author unknown Did you know that the four people with whom you spend the most time are who you become in the future? Scary, isn’t it? This fact alone should make you very selective about the company you keep. Think about Read More …
Having a productive first day of college can set you up for success the entire semester. University life can be overwhelming, particularly if you are a freshman. But there are several things you can do to make your first day and entire semester much easier. Read on for the things you must do on or Read More …
One major quality of a Highly Sensitive Person is that we tend to retreat when things get overwhelming. Others may interpret this as weakness or being a “quitter”. However, it’s crucial for the HSP to recognize a toxic situation, be it a job, hobby or relationship. We should also not feel guilty for removing ourselves Read More …
We’ve written about the importance of internships to career success. Dr. Curtis Odom has seen, firsthand, the incredible benefits for both companies in filling the talent gap and students in earning while they learn through the co-op program as a professor at Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business. Combining this with his work as the Read More …
Saying no isn’t easy, especially when we think it makes us appear rude or uncooperative. Unfortunately, a reluctance to say no can adversely effect both our mental and physical health. Sometimes saying no isn’t an option, for example if your boss asks you to do something that’s within your job duties. But many times we Read More …
Successful businessman Vijay Eswaran has a unique leadership philosophy – “service above self.” In a world where most leaders are only thinking of the bottom line, Eswaran believes a good leader knows how to serve others. Eswaran is the author of Two Minutes from the Abyss: 11 Pillars of Life Management. He’s been listed in Read More …
Finding a good friend is difficult, especially as we get older. Friends from school move away, start careers and stop initiating contact. Therefore, when we find a friend or manage to keep a friend from school, we’re motivated to maintain the relationship even when it’s not healthy. Sometimes we stay in relationships because we don’t Read More …
One of the hardest things to do in your career and life in general is to keep your standards high. People out there want to prey on your insecurities, making you feel worthless so that they can take advantage of you. But if you know your worth and have a set of standards that won’t Read More …
Actress, CEO, Olympian…these are all dream jobs for many people. Unfortunately, as we’ve seen in recent months, many of those who’ve achieved success have sacrificed a lot. Gymnasts were abused by Larry Nassar and actresses have spoken out about harassment by powerful men in Hollywood. And these are just those who feel safe enough to Read More …
Imagine having a competitive salary while living in a great apartment. You can even drive a car and have vacations to different travel destinations. This kind of life is possible – if you plan your global career ahead. An international career doesn’t simply happen overnight. You have to carefully plan and build it up over Read More …