Deciding if an advanced degree is right for you
Tuesday, 14/10/2014
“Of course it would be tough to overlook the current economic climate, and that’s certainly another factor to consider. Recently, much attention has been paid to the high costs of college education, and it’s important to consider whether you can handle the expense and, of course, the time commitment that going back to school would require.”
Monday, 13/10/2014
Demonstrate to employers that your age doesn’t affect your ability to stay current. Maintain an active social media presence and stay up to date with new technologies in your industry. “When these qualities are highlighted, an employer will look less at age and more at the candidate’s drive to evolve,” adds Rice.
More than half of employed 2014 college grads are in jobs that don’t require a degree
Friday, 10/10/2014
As the Class of 2014 moves on from college to careers, what does the beginning of their professional journey look like?
How personal should you get in interviews?
Thursday, 09/10/2014
Job seekers need to be careful in how they wield personal information they’ve learned about their interviewers. “The candidate does notwant the interviewer to feel like they have been stalking them, so theywouldn't want to say, ‘I went to your Facebook page and looked at yourpictures,’”
When working from home works for -- or against -- you
Wednesday, 08/10/2014
Working from home may seem dramatically different from working in an office, but both environments place an emphasis on getting work done and having access to the best tools to get that work done. It's just about finding the right environment for you.
Going back to a company after you were let go
Tuesday, 07/10/2014
If you have an ex-employer, it’s usually because you left the job on your own terms or, unfortunately, were fired. But other circumstances can lead to unemployment, such as layoffs or outsourcing. But what if you learn that a former employer who let you go for reasons unrelated to your ability is hiring again for positions for which you’d be a good fit?
The 8 career books you need to read now
Monday, 06/10/2014
Identifying principles and strategies that allow each of us to tap into our creative potential in both work and play is the focus of this narrative by IDEO founder and Stanford d.school creator David Kelley and his brother Tom Kelley, IDEO partner and the author of the bestselling “The Art of Innovation.”
Is it really a good idea to follow a passion?
Friday, 03/10/2014
You know those auditions on “American Idol” that make you cringe, because someone who truly thinks he’s a singing prodigy isn’t so good at singing after all (and the critiques from the judges make that very clear)? He deserves kudos for going after his dreams, but at the end of the day, it’s probably not going to pay the bills.
The career advice to take - and the advice to ignore
Thursday, 02/10/2014
Good advice either brings clarity to a situation or reveals all the factors involved in a decision. For your career, this often means looking at the big picture or accepting the conditions of your current circumstances.
