Graduating from college is a huge accomplishment. Pat yourself on the back, enjoy some downtime with friends, and maybe even take a trip somewhere to clear your head, because soon enough, you’ll have to face the next chapter of your post-grad life: finding a job. Research shows it takes the average college grad anywhere from … Read more
With the stress that comes with a military career, moving should be made as easy as possible. Once you get your relocation orders you can use this guide to help take the guesswork out of your move. Most military families are relocated every two to three years. So if you’re in the military, you must … Read more
As military members leave the service and enter civilian life, they have many career options. Some veterans will translate their military experience into a full-time job. Others may follow their passion or interest and start their own business. Still, others choose to adopt the flexible schedule and the ability to work for multiple clients that … Read more
You look at your computer and see the words: the last edit was made 2 hours ago. You’ve been staring at the screen without making a single change on your documents because admit it, you’re absolutely exhausted. A big chunk of our lives is spent at work; working 9-5 with one lunch break in-between. It … Read more
In terms of safe and robust careers, there aren’t too many that are in as healthy a position as accounting. We live in an age where accounting skills have long been in demand, and this is only expected to grow in the coming decade. Indeed, research has indicated that it’s an industry that will develop … Read more
Some people may wonder whether a humanities degree is the right choice. While you might get to dive into an interesting subject, it can seem like there are fewer practical, transferable skills. However, a history degree can give you some essential skills that you can take into your career once your education is finished. Here … Read more
Speaking in front of an audience or holding a meeting with a manager can test the business communication skills of even the most experienced communicators. For Gen Zers entering the workforce, it’s essential to develop both verbal and nonverbal communication skills. Gen Zers should also understand the connection between emotional intelligence and communication to further … Read more
The beauty industry can be a dog-eat-dog world where only the very best have a chance at success. Just hard work or just intelligence is not enough, it takes novel ideas, consistent results, and an incredible amount of dedication to make your beauty business work. Those who make it in the beauty industry have … Read more
Women are traditionally associated with roles in the health, education, recruitment, and customer service industries and they have been very successful in them. Women have been able to show how they can use strong communication skills, innovation, and goal management to be statistically better leaders. With that said, women are using industry trends to … Read more
There has been more and more spotlight on gender equality and the growth of women in leadership positions. We read about the barriers to women’s advancement into leadership positions. Concepts such as glass ceilings have become popularized and have become a symbol of the movement. According to Catalyst, while the share of Women in … Read more
It comes to no surprise that women add a comforting and impactful touch to the workplace. They have the ability to take calculated risks without an egotistic attitude and grow their network by collaborating and coming together to complete anything put in front of them. Even though women sometimes get the short end of the … Read more
Back when the internet was still fairly new, and everyone only had a flip phone, the only thing we had against hackers was to download the latest version of antivirus software. But times have changed, and so too have the objects that can be hacked. While many people might not think about the possibility … Read more
A night shift is often seen as an awful choice because it can mess with your inner clock. It’s also not desirable to only be outside or at work when the sun is down. However, it does come with some undeniable advantages if you’re a parent. Night shifts sync your free time with your … Read more
As a woman in the workplace in the US, it is understood that there exists a truly unfair gender-related pay gap. While the gap has been steadily shrinking in recent years, it is still very prevalent. According to a study by Glassdoor in the US, women still earn about 79 cents for every dollar that … Read more
Still think that a financial advisor marketing plan is just for the big firms? Think again! Running a financial advisory firm is hard. In the early years, it’s a hustle to find clients and pay the bills. Five to seven years into the practice, there are workflows to optimize, staff to hire and train, … Read more