Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
STEM jobs are projected to grow by 10.4% between 2023 and 2033, compared to just 3.6% for other occupations. But some cities offer better career opportunities in this field than others. The personal-finance website WalletHub followed conducted an in-depth analysis of the Best & Worst Metro Areas for STEM Professionals in 2025. “Science, technology, engineering and…
Photo by mentatdgt from Pexels In recent decades, workforce researchers have noted that people are delaying retirement. Economists speculate that this is due to improved health, changes to social security, economic downturns and less stable retirement plans. However, it can be challenging for people over 50 to find work due to discrimination and increased competition from younger workers…
Photo by Bich Tran from Pexels As a kid growing up in rural Mississippi, I had big dreams of living in a city with a high powered career. I thought a great career would save me from my problems. It would give me a beautiful home, an identity, fulfillment and purpose. But as I grew older, I…
If you’re a college senior, you’re probably experiencing some anxiety or uncertainty about life after graduation. Many companies have hiring freezes in place, employees are being laid off or furloughed and a large percentage of the population is working from home. In-person job interviews won’t be happening for the foreseeable future. Now is not the…
A good job depends on a number of criteria, many of which are specific to the individual. We’ve discussed career values, personality and interest areas. While these factors are important, one must also take into consideration things like job growth and salary. When compiling the following list, only objective factors such as growth projections and…