I have an odd work schedule throughout the year. I only work at my full-time position between March and August, after which I have to find another job. Since the off season is only six months long, there aren’t many companies that are interested in hiring me. With a college degree and some time on […]
There’s a lot of debate going on right now about whether or not college is worth the cost. The fact that student loan debt has surpassed $1 trillion, and that there is now more outstanding student loan debt than outstanding credit card debt, has many people wondering about the viability of going to college. Of […]
When my sister was home from college one summer, she applied for a job at a chain bookstore that has since gone out of business. Though they called and asked her for an interview, they told her they were really looking for someone with a degree. At the time, she chalked it up to the […]
Social media is more than a way to share images on Facebook for your family and friends. It’s a hiring network. The swell of Twitter, Google+ Communities, LinkedIn, and more means that you have more possibilities than ever to connect with people you’re interested in working with. You can do it in 140 characters on […]
You’ve wanted a raise forever. It’s been torture seeing Sarah getting the extra pay that you deserve. You can’t help but wonder — a whole lot more than you’d like — what she has that you don’t. The answer is simple, and it’s something easily attainable. Sarah has confidence. And, rather than walking around with […]
Congratulations! After years of hard work in college, plus months of searching, researching, planning, and schmoozing, you’ve finally landed your first “career” job. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean you can relax. The first year in a new job can still be a minefield — especially for new graduates. The culture of your new job can be […]
