Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
Photo by Tim Mossholder from Pexels The US has entered into lockdown mode as COVID-19 sweeps the nation. With restrictions on restaurants, bars, and other businesses, millions of Americans are left quarantined and housebound. Many companies have closed their doors to slow the spread. Business owners and entrepreneurs are understandably worried about losing customers, having…
Photo Credit: Asa Dyer Known for her work in founding and growing the $100 million pet care franchise, Camp Bow Wow, entrepreneur and CEO Heidi Ganahl recently announced the release of her new book titled SheFactor, aimed to guide and encourage young women to achieve success in their careers, personal lives, and beyond. The SheFactor book…
Have you been thinking of starting your own business? Or maybe you dream of turning a hobby or side hustle into a full-time career? Megan Yelaney has successfully switched careers and now works as a coach to help other entrepreneurs turn their ideas into flourishing businesses. Below, she offers advice on how to successfully change…
Despite much hype surrounding the gig economy, just 2% of college grads expect to start their careers as freelancers or contractors. But since it takes the average graduate 6-9 months to land a full-time – freelancing or starting an online business can be a good alternative. Freelancing or starting a small business could not only help…
According to a recent study by CareerBuilder and research firm Harris Interactive, 21% of full-time employees want to change their jobs. After 11 years at the same corporation, Paula Kennedy was ready for a career change, too. She decided to pursue her passion for design: She enrolled in courses at the Art Institute of Seattle, went on…