Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels Looking for a job can be stressful, especially when you’re fresh out of school. Pitching your capabilities to a potential employer, making a foolproof resume, and bargaining for a reasonable salary present a challenge even to the most academically accomplished graduates. In interviews, you may be asked loaded questions like “where do…
As the retirement age continues to increase, it’s not surprising that many people are working past age 65. For some the reason may be a need to stay active and intellectually stimulated, but for many the reasons are financial. Retirement savings took a huge hit during the financial crisis and employees are still trying to…
Work is a game and in order to achieve your end goal, one must know the secret: don’t follow the rules, create your own. “From the moment we’re born, others’ expectations shape our behaviors, choices, and definitions of success,” says Robin Moriarty Ph.D., a personal development expert, global business executive, and professor. “Conditioning is a part of…
Summer is the perfect time for self-improvement. You’ve likely got more down time to do what you want and you should take the opportunity to relax and have some fun. But don’t waste ALL of your free time binging on Netflix. Dedicate some time to personal growth. One great way to learn new skills and…
When you are faced with rejection, do you cringe or thrive? While it may seem that we are out of options when we try something and fail, there is almost a way to make your dreams a reality in the face of any adversary! Author and career coach Angela Marie Hutchinson has a fairly simple…