Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
Choosing a major may be the most difficult and important decision a college student makes. With college costs on the rise, students feel increased pressure to choose the right major and to make every class count. Unfortunately, many college students don’t have the knowledge or guidance to help them with this decision. A few key Read More …
Enrolling in an MBA program will help you hone skills needed to be considered for executive or top management positions. But before you are accepted to an MBA program, it’s important that you also have the skills needed to succeed in the top MBA programs. Below are just some of the essential skills for MBA 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 …
You’ve likely heard that robots are taking our jobs. Although that’s an extreme statement, there’s some truth to it. Many jobs that once offered good pay or upward mobility within an organization are now being replaced by technology. Some of the disappearing jobs are obvious, like cashiers. We see how automation is eliminating these positions Read More …
Whether you’re a college student or seasoned professional, there are plenty of books to help you achieve your career goals. You may want to choose a career path, get a raise or transition to a new career. And the new year is a perfect time to start working toward whatever goal you wish to achieve. Read More …
College, Career Life has a new Facebook group for students and job seekers. Join us at the College and Career Talk Facebook group for polls, discussions and advice. Wondering about what major to choose or what to put on your resume? Just ask our group for advice from a variety of individuals. You can Read More …
Most professions don’t allow enough time off to travel extensively, but some lucky people get paid to travel. If you can’t get enough travel or just don’t like staying in one place all the time, a travel-related job could be for you. Read on for five jobs for travel lovers to consider. Flight Attendant Read More …
As a Highly Sensitive Person and introvert, life presents many challenges. We are bombarded by sights, sounds, and situations that can easily overwhelm us. Many jobs are full of stress, constant social interactions, and other negative things that can lead to decreased productivity or even health problems for highly sensitive people. Finding a job that Read More …
Your career personality is important factor to consider when choosing a career path. But since no career is perfect, is it possible to choose a good career that doesn’t align with your personality? The answer is complicated and depends on other factors such as career values, interest areas and natural skills and abilities. There’s Read More …
If you’re deciding on a career path, growth is an important factor to consider. High growth careers offer better employment opportunities and security. Although some fast growing jobs require a large investment in education and training, others require only a high school diploma or post-graduate certificate (plus on the job training). Not surprisingly, healthcare careers Read More …