You’ve clearly identified the type of company you’d love to work for, the kinds of projects you’d like to be involved with, and the impact you’d like to make. You’ve tweaked your resume, networked your heart out, and sent your strategically crafted cover letters to the right people. And now you have the interview! Gulp. For most people,
Article by YEC It can be difficult to find your way when you have a million interests tugging at your soul. They all seem like waiting opportunities, but which one is the right path for you? When you try to single out just one passion to build a career around, you may feel like you are
Starting fresh in a new industry is a challenge for many people for a variety of reasons — including, of course, the fact that switching careers often involves at least a temporary reduction in income. After all, you don’t have as much experience in your new field as you did in your previous one, so
According to a 2017 survey from Bankrate, more than 44 million US adults have a side hustle. If you’re one of them, you’ve probably put some thought into what it would require to take your gig to the next level. Then again, perhaps you feel hesitant to turn around and spend that money you’ve worked so hard to earn.
Those of us who wish we could spend more of our days with animals are in luck: Today, there are plenty of viable pet-related occupations in which you could actually make a decent income. The best part? You can start many of these gigs on your own without having to quit your day job. For instance, becoming a
If you’re looking for how much a career coach costs, you’ve come to the right place. We asked 50 career coaches in the US, UK, and Canada what they’re currently charging new clients to come up with how much a career coach costs on average, and the highest and lowest coaching rates available. Let’s get
Preparing for a job interview can be even more stressful than it normally is when you have a conviction on your record, a reality that disproportionately affects people with addiction histories. As illustration, statistics from the National Institutes of Health reveal the surprisingly high extent to which addiction is entangled with the criminal justice system: –
Getting ahead and thriving in your career is difficult enough for anyone, but research suggests it may be especially hard for introverted workers. According to a recent study out of Australia, introverts tend to predict more negative outcomes for themselves than their extraverted counterparts do. This consistently gloomier outlook can hinder their climb up the corporate ladder. Nothing is
Whether you’re moving for a specific job or simply have your heart set on living in a new location, there are plenty of things to think about before you dive into working abroad. As you prepare to emigrate in search of new opportunities, you need to make sure you have all your affairs in order, from foreign
Sitting in a Broadway theater watching the amazing Hamilton, I noticed a catchy line sung by our eponymous hero: “I’m young, scrappy, and hungry, and I’m not throwing away my shot.” Thinking about this line later, it reminded me of the many students I’ve had who fit the bill. They were young (college students), scrappy (about