Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
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…
Photo by Prateek Katyal from Pexels Hardly anyone could have anticipated the impact COVID-19 would have on the way we work. Many businesses rushed to move online as the virus swept across the globe. And as COVID-19 continues to spread, college students are entering a bleak job market and laid-off workers are starting their job searches. And just…
Photo by EVG photos from Pexels Nurses are in high demand at all times, but with a global pandemic there is an even greater need for qualified nurses. Due to this high demand, most nurses will have a variety of options when it comes to job locations. With National Nurses Week starting on May 6th, the personal-finance website…
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…
Photo by bongkarn thanyakij from Pexels With internships becoming the new entry-level job, it’s crucial that college students do their best to obtain an internship before graduation. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible to find an internship during college. Luckily, it’s not too late to get a summer internship by highlighting your skills and tailoring them to the…