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…
How Long Should You Stay at a Job You Hate?
net_efekt via Compfight There is no set amount of time one should stay at a job. In general, it looks bad to change jobs too often but even frequent job changes can be advantageous in certain circumstances. Many employees stay for years in a job they hate either because they fear change or think…
High School Classes to Maximize College Success
The transition from high school to college isn’t always easy. High schools don’t always to the best job preparing students for the challenges of college, but as a student you can take classes that will better prepare you for both college and whatever career path you choose. A few useful classes to take as a…
Career Tips for Temp Workers
Despite its negative image among most job-seekers, there are many benefits to temping. First, it allows inexperienced job-seekers the chance to network and gain valuable skills. In addition, temping helps the long-term unemployed to get back into the workforce. Temporary work is also a good option for those that need some flexibility or like change….