Career Advice

The world can feel a bit like it’s at a standstill right now with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Many people are out of work, whether they’re laid off, furloughed, or just not able to go into work right now.  Business owners are struggling as well, but if you are an employee, you can use this time to your advantage. While it’s a troubling time, it doesn’t have to be all bad news.  … [Read more...] about Tips to Advance Your Career During the Covid-19 Crisis

  Space is something we probably all feel we’re lacking in 2020, as our world shrinks to the size of our four walls. And while this year has certainly taken some adjusting to, there are a few positives that can come from having more hours on your hands. If you’re at a loose end, why not use your time productively to get yourself job-ready by practicing aptitude tests and interview techniques. If you’re looking for a career in the tech or architecture industry, it’s highly likely you’ll be asked to undertake a spatial reasoning test as part of the recruitment process. So use your time wisely to find out more…  … [Read more...] about A 2020 Guide to Spatial Reasoning Tests

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sure they all knew what they were doing back in their heyday (looking at you, dad), a lot of their information can be outdated.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