Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
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…
Giving professional, non-biased feedback can be difficult. You don’t want to hurt the recipient’s feelings, but you need to point out any flaws in performance. There are a few ways that you can give professional feedback without damaging the other person’s ego. Read on to learn how to offer balanced feedback. Start on a…
Shopping for college students can be a challenge. Students either seem to have everything they need, or they simply don’t give any hints as to what they want. You may find yourself putting off shopping for the college students in your life. If you need some last minute gift ideas for college students at all…
The following is a guest post by Rob Jolles The time has come to blow the whistle on two words that do well on their own, but must never be put side-by-side. When ignored, these two words can derail a career and a life. These skills are far more important than most people can…