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 […]
Category: Career Development
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 […]
Top Challenges Recent Graduates Encounter
1. Lack of Experience Many recent graduates will find that they need work experience to land a certain job but need a job to gain that experience. Even entry-level positions will often require a particular level of experience that most recent graduates will not be able to meet. This puts the person in a frustrating […]
Professional Development: 7 Ways To Grow
We all have the potential to be great, whether in our personal lives or professionally in our careers. That excellence is just waiting to be tapped, but only a few are willing to take the steps that will lead them there. So often we question ourselves and say, “Yes, we can always do more and […]