Career Advice Blog

Are you in the process of working your way through an MBA degree program? Have you chosen an MBA degree based on the fact that it should be able to open a wide variety of career paths and leave your future open for whatever you choose? If so, then experts would agree you’re laying those first all-important stones in your path to success, but simply earning an MBA isn’t going to be enough to set you up. You also need to have some sort of career goal in mind, a way to take that MBA and transition it into a career that works for you. … [Read more...] about Transitioning Your MBA into a Career – Top Careers to Focus On

A lot of frequently disseminated knowledge surrounding job hunting and career maintenance has been passed down by our parents. While I'm sure they all knew what they were doing back in their heyday (looking at you, dad), a lot of their information can be outdated. The job market and the global economy have changed drastically even in just the last decade. Following the advice of those who came before you is not always beneficial. In fact, it may even be hindering progress in your career. Yikes! … [Read more...] about 3 Myths That Are Stunting Your Career

Higher education means more pay and better job opportunities. No matter where you are in your career, if you're thinking about a change, don’t forget to consider pursuing a degree. Whether you want to start at the beginning or take it all the way to a PhD, many degrees can be earned virtually. It might not always feel like the right time to commit to a new level of education, but think of it this way: you have gotten yourself this far in your career; why not thank yourself with a solid boost that will help you advance and earn more in a job you love? … [Read more...] about Study Your Way To A Stronger Career

Not everyone goes through a critical period in their life when they realize they are stuck in a rut, but if you are one of the many that do find themselves in that sobering understanding, the thought can be devastating. Whether it is the realization that you are in a job you don’t like, not advancing in your personal life, or living in a town you wish you could get out of, the negativity may be dragging you down emotionally and mentally. If you are wondering what happened to all the passion you had for life and your career when you were attending school, here are four ideas that may help you make some sweeping changes in your career path as you battle to get out of that rut. … [Read more...] about Is Your Career in a Rut?

35% of small business owners are aged between 50 and 59: they’ve reached a time in life that they’re ready to use the experience and skills they’ve built up in a long career to move towards starting their own business. Although many people choose to leave their jobs before concentrating on a new business venture, there’s a strong argument for building up your business before you leave your existing career. This will allow you to transition into your new life more naturally with the confidence that you have everything in place to support you. So what should you have in place before you hand in your notice? … [Read more...] about Don’t Leave Yet: Three Key Areas To Establish In Your New Business Before You Hand In Your Notice

Every manager will want to take their company to the next level, but how can you go about doing this? This is not an easy task, and you need to make sure you are in the right position. But, when the time comes, there are a few things that you can do to take the next step and establish your reputation. Plus, it can be an effective way to keep team members motivated and engaged with their roles. … [Read more...] about How to Take Your Business to the Next Level

Education is amongst the most important facets of society and hence people, to further their education even go into debt or spend their life savings on it. Over the years, online education has rapidly been used, with more and more students opting to receive their education online rather than attending physical classes. In today’s digital world, online education is becoming more accepted, as opposed to when it was first introduced, which saw a lot of stigmas associated with online degrees. It led many people to believe that they were somehow not worth as much as degrees obtained from a physical college. … [Read more...] about Why Online Education Makes Sense