Category Archives: Career Development

The World Has Changed: How to Pandemic-Proof Your Career

Vicky Oliver August 24, 2020 “Beware the Ides of March.” The soothsayer in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar could just as well have been foretelling the advancing coronavirus pandemic that swept the U.S. this March after ravaging China and parts of Europe, afflicting millions and killing more than 230,000 worldwide to date. In only a matter of … Continue reading The World Has Changed: How to Pandemic-Proof Your Career →

8 Steps to Protect Your Career During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Career Development

Gleb Tsipursky August 12, 2020 COVID-19 has disrupted many areas of our lives, including our careers. With so much uncertainty, having a stable job and career is more important than ever as you prepare for many possibilities. Several key industries have been uprooted and unemployment numbers have jumped to an all-time high, giving people good … Continue reading 8 Steps to Protect Your Career During the COVID-19 Pandemic →

How to Plan a Successful Career Pivot

Career Development

Stefan Palios July 17, 2020 Sometimes, the career you loved (or found yourself in) just isn’t working out anymore. You thought it would be more fulfilling or have better prospects, and unfortunately it just doesn’t. Or it’s a great career that you’re ready to move on from. There could be a million reasons why a … Continue reading How to Plan a Successful Career Pivot →

The Future of Work Post-COVID-19

Career Development

Mrinmoy Rabha July 1, 2020 As we know, the world has taken a long break from all the hustle and bustle, but that does not mean we stop working. Organizations now have implemented work from home practices so that there is never a pause in our work. With positivity in our minds, we have been … Continue reading The Future of Work Post-COVID-19 →

How to Stop Being Nervous About Retirement

Career Development

David Gellar — April 5, 2020 Retirement can be scary, no matter who you are. It makes sense that some people are nervous about retirement. How much money do you really need for 20 years? What about 30 years? Will you get bored? Will you be lonely? Planning ahead and predicting the future is extremely … Continue reading How to Stop Being Nervous About Retirement →

A Successful Career in Graphic Design: What It Takes

Career Development

Freddy Muriuki — February 28, 2020 Want to create a successful career in graphic design? If that’s a definite yes, you’ll love today’s post. In a few paragraphs, we go over the areas you must cover to become the kickass graphic designer employers love. Whether you are a freelancer or want to work for the … Continue reading A Successful Career in Graphic Design: What It Takes →

Key Leadership Skills for Business Management Careers

Career Development

Rick Goodman — February 20, 2020 As an executive coach, I spend a lot of my time nurturing the talents of high-level business leaders. Sometimes, though, I have the pleasure of meeting with ambitious professionals who aren’t quite as advanced in their careers, yet already have their eyes set on prestigious positions. One of the … Continue reading Key Leadership Skills for Business Management Careers →

How to Catch Up on Retirement When You’re Self-Employed

Career Development

Choncé Maddox — February 20, 2020 Having enough money saved for retirement is a crucial concern for many Americans. With more people becoming self-employed, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to invest enough money for retirement. However, there are ways to catch up on retirement savings. Having enough money for retirement is a big deal. When you … Continue reading How to Catch Up on Retirement When You’re Self-Employed →

Is it Better to Get Paid Salary or Hourly?

Career Development

Robin Williams — February 7, 2020 Salary vs. Hourly Pay: Is one better than the other? Most jobs in America have rules associated with them that are governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act. Based on these rules, jobs are categorized as either exempt or nonexempt. Exempt employees are Salary employees who do not receive … Continue reading Is it Better to Get Paid Salary or Hourly? →

The New Roaring Twenties Could be the Time your Career Transforms

Career Development

Beata Staszkow — January 30, 2020 Right now, the new roaring twenties has just begun, and it doesn’t feel like a 100 years since the dawn of the ‘Golden Twenties’. That decade was known for exciting breakthroughs in social change and saw dramatic geopolitical events. It was a time for dancing, a time for rebuilding, … Continue reading The New Roaring Twenties Could be the Time your Career Transforms →