Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
An interest area is a way of categorizing careers based on where and how you like to work. Your values and personality will influence your interest areas. Because this categorization combines important factors, it can be very useful when choosing a career. How do you use an interest area to choose a career?…
Even if you don’t want to be a doctor or a nurse, you shouldn’t overlook the health care industry when planning your career. With an aging population, this is a fast-growing field where you are almost guaranteed a job. Consider the following (less obvious) careers in health care: 1. Audiologist Audiologists evaluate hearing, diagnose hearing…
Employers tend to be more cautious when hiring for entry-level positions. Candidates typically have little work experience and therefore are more of a risk. In place of work history, hiring managers look for other accomplishments to prove a potential hire’s ability to succeed in the workplace. Take the following actions to prepare yourself for an…