Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
Saying no isn’t easy, especially when we think it makes us appear rude or uncooperative. Unfortunately, a reluctance to say no can adversely effect both our mental and physical health. Sometimes saying no isn’t an option, for example if your boss asks you to do something that’s within your job duties. But many times we…
Millennials (those born in the early 80’s through the mid 90’s) are more likely to question what they were taught and to think beyond social norms. That’s one reason many millennials are embracing a lifestyle that doesn’t include kids. You can find childfree groups on Facebook and websites like Reddit. Unsurprisingly, a large number…
You’ve probably read that mentors are good for your career. But sometimes finding a mentor is easier said than done. Maybe you’re a college student and don’t have access to people in your chosen field. You may be a professional but feel your coworkers or superiors are too busy to mentor. MentSpot is a new…
Successful businessman Vijay Eswaran has a unique leadership philosophy – “service above self.” In a world where most leaders are only thinking of the bottom line, Eswaran believes a good leader knows how to serve others. Eswaran is the author of Two Minutes from the Abyss: 11 Pillars of Life Management. He’s been listed in…
Finding a good friend is difficult, especially as we get older. Friends from school move away, start careers and stop initiating contact. Therefore, when we find a friend or manage to keep a friend from school, we’re motivated to maintain the relationship even when it’s not healthy. Sometimes we stay in relationships because we don’t…