Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
Since 1999, total employment in manufacturing has drastically declined. At the same time, as a result of advances in technology and overall efficiency, manufacturing output has increased. Some cities rely more heavily on manufacturing work than others. A recent report from Smartest Dollar examines manufacturing jobs in the United States. Researchers identified the U.S. cities…
Photo by Lum3n from Pexels If you haven’t started holiday shopping yet, you’re probably at least thinking of gift ideas for friends, family and coworkers. Gift cards and money are go-to gifts when shopping for college students. But if you want to give something more personal, read on for gift options almost any student will appreciate.* Self-Care: A…
Photo by Ken Tomita from Pexels Working and learning from has have become the new normal. As employees and students adjust, they will need tools to make the transition easier. One essential for a virtual worker or learner is a great desk. The right desk increases productivity and helps with organization. Fortunately, a quality desk doesn’t have to…
Photo by alleksana from Pexels “Quitters never win”. You’ve probably heard this quote many times. It’s likely you’ve heard similar platitudes about not giving up. We have been taught to stick with something no matter how tough things get. But this line of thinking can actually be harmful. Giving up, quitting or leaving a bad job, situation…
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Millennial women have made great strides in the workforce. They earn more college degrees than men and have achieved record high levels of participation in the labor force. And when it comes to income, women age 25-34 have continued to narrow the gender pay gap. Young women’s median income has increased by…