In articles about increasing student loan debt, graduates with liberal arts degrees are criticized for not picking a more practical major. For many poor and middle-class students, liberal arts degrees seem like a frivolous path because they don’t connect directly to specific careers. With rising college costs and higher expectations from entry-level employers, a liberal…
The Most Popular Jobs by City- Summer 2014
If you’re struggling to find a job, it may not be your interview skills or lack of experience hindering your search. It might be where you’re looking. As with real estate, location is key in the job search. Some jobs are more regional than others, so you may need to expand your search – and…
Great Jobs for Each Personality Type
This blog has focused on jobs for introverts and extroverts, but there are more components to personality than just introversion vs. extroversion. According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI), there are sixteen different personality types. The four dichotomies include introversion vs.extroversion, sensing vs. intuition, thinking vs. feeling, and perceiving. judging. Many career counselors use the…
5 Big Priorities for Employees in Their 20’s
Transitioning from college to employment isn’t easy for most young workers. First, colleges can’t fully prepare students for the professional world. In addition, few twenty-somethings are certain of where they want to go in their careers and may be experiencing internal conflicts about which career path to pursue. Finally, well-paying entry-level jobs with benefits are…
Graduating Without a Job? Tips for Finding Work
Graduating college without a job offer can be scary and disappointing. If you’re graduating or have recently graduated but haven’t found employment yet, don’t feel bad. In fact, it’s very common for recent college graduates to still be looking for work and weighing their options. Some advice for finding a job and getting on track…