Author: careerowls

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 […]

Complete Checklist: What To Bring To An Interview

There are a lot of situations in life where it’s perfectly acceptable to wing it; however, a job interview should not be one of them. While the anticipation of an upcoming interview may make you want to put it out of your mind to focus on less nerve-wracking matters, it’s in your best interest to […]

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 recent grads, 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. SMART 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, […]

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, […]

How Should You Prepare For A Phone Interview?

In a previous article, we discussed different types of interviews and briefly went over phone interviews.   Whether you’re applying for on-site positions or remote jobs, the phone interview is a critical step in starting a new career. The phone interview is a decision point to either continue the interview process or end it right […]

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 regarding their career path. Many go into college declaring their major as ‘undecided’ and have little idea as to what […]

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 jobs 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 are […]