Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
Being a student is expensive enough. Young people usually get intimidated by the sustainability idea, given the already huge expenses they have to make in order to finish their studies. They see this lifestyle choice as an added expense that they can’t afford. But what they don’t realize is that a sustainable life can actually…
By Ines Temple In today’s professional world, there will be times that we have a job, and others that we have to find one. In fact, we will have to go back out into the job market several times during our professional lives. Going through a job transition may be (and hopefully should always be)…
With the recent layoff of 14,000 General Motors employees, many professionals might be wondering how to layoff-proof their careers. They may also want to learn techniques for surviving and thriving after a layoff. We interviewed Allie Kelly, vice president of marketing at JazzHR, about how to avoid and survive a layoff. What are some…
Today college is viewed as the only path to success. However, the four year degree is often overrated and unnecessary for career success. Those working in the skilled trades enjoy good salaries without needing a college degree. And there is greater need than ever, with a shortage of talent being reported in the skilled…
More and more employees are participating in the gig economy. Today, patching together two or more jobs seems more secure than relying on one employer to provide one’s living. So how do you get starting in the gig economy? Maybe you have a full-time job and want a side hustle or you’re in between jobs…