Holiday rushes. Corporate deadlines. Your boss is just having a terrible day. There are days when work is a grind, which is just part of regular 9-to-5 work life. However, if it feels like this is your typical, everyday experience, this may be a sign that you’re working in a toxic work environment. Toxic jobs […]
Category: Career Development
7 Ways You Can Increase Your Chances of Getting Hired
Whether you’re just starting out in the job market or looking for a new career, odds are you want to find something in a timely manner. At the same time, it’s good to look for positions that meet your skills, experience, and needs. You don’t want to jump at the first opportunity that comes your […]
The Impact of Student Debt on Your Career
Student loans are incredibly common; around one in eight Americans have them. In the United States, they are one of the biggest sources of debt. On average, the typical outstanding amount of education debt is between $20,000 and $25,000, but that amount can be more or less depending on several different factors. Around one-fifth of […]
5 Signs You Have A Toxic Job
Holiday rushes. Corporate deadlines. Your boss is just having a terrible day. There are days when work is a grind, which is just part of regular 9-to-5 work life. However, if it feels like this is your typical, everyday experience, this may be a sign that you’re working in a toxic work environment. Toxic jobs […]
Recent Grads: A Step-by-Step Guide to Easily Get Hired
Congratulations! You’ve recently finished the long and arduous journey to get your diploma, and now you’re about to start the next phase of your career: finding a job. As a recent grad, there’s good news. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of November 2021, the unemployment rate went down by 0.2% to […]
SMART Goals: Importance, Benefits, and How to Write Them
For those looking to grow, get ahead, and keep their focus, goal setting is a natural part of life—both personally and professionally. Goals help you measure how far you’ve come, encourage you to stay motivated, and give you a reason to keep pressing forward. If you’ve ever tried setting or reaching a goal before, you […]
How to easily build connections early in your career
In today’s competitive job market, networking is more critical than ever. More importantly, it’s vital to make sure you’re connecting with the right people. You never know when a professional relationship with another person is going to come in handy in your career. The sooner you start building a network of connections for yourself, the […]
How To Choose The Right Career Path
Growing up, many people feel certain of what job they’d like to have when they’re older. As time goes on, however, they sometimes become less sure of themselves and may start to change their mind. Many go into college declaring their major as ‘undecided’ and have little idea as to what they’d like to devote […]
Overcoming Struggles Employees Face When Working From Home
Working from home can cause you to lose your sense of motivation. Mondays feel even more unbearable than you remember, and you look forward to the weekends more than usual. It’s suddenly easier to procrastinate and put deadlines off or wait until the last minute to get everything done. The issues and tasks that felt […]
Five Jobs That Will Be In Demand By 2022
For those still in school, choosing a career path that can land you a job fairly quickly is usually of importance. You have probably taken at least some time to research how your current skills and passions align with the job market. Is there sufficient demand for what you can bring to the table? Or […]