Careers & Jobs Archives — Page 14 of 41 — College Planning Center and Guides
The act of mentoring is highly important to the development of future talent. While you can learn a lot from reading books, there is something more that can only be gained through the formation of a mentor/mentee relationship. Whether you are thinking of becoming a mentor or you are running an institution that is seeking […]
Did you know that the tax preparation services industry has an estimated net worth of over $10 billion? Or that the demand for tax prep specialists has continued to steadily rise over the last few years? If you’re looking to change careers, getting a job certification in tax prep can increase your earnings while allowing […]
The college experience isn’t mostly about academics: It’s a great time to get a jump start on your professional development. Networking during your formative years of higher education can help you land a job after graduation. In fact, according to one study, 78% of applicants who were recent college grads stated networking was a big […]
In December 2019, the first confirmed case of the Covid-19 virus was recorded in Wuhan, China. One year, 40 million job losses, 81.5 million confirmed cases, and 1.7 million deaths later, the virus still hasn’t been eliminated. Instead of getting better, things are getting worse. New strains of the coronavirus have been found in the […]
The ups and downs of academic work ultimately bring you to the next step in your career path. High school leads to work or college. A college degree leads to work or further education. The higher your degree, the more skills you have and opportunities you can access. That’s why, as a college student, you […]
Turn on your TV and flip to any news channel, and you’ll quickly be able to identify the show’s news anchor. This is the role that visibly holds the news show together—they verbally share and explain any pre-written or breaking news. Like any other career, being a news anchor requires a specific skill set. If […]
Going to college means a lot of new challenges to deal with. One of the challenges that high school doesn’t always prepare you for is your first professional interview. Depending on your major, you could look into internships and part-time positions very early on in college. Interviewing is a skill just like any other—you need […]
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has raised many questions for current and future college students, particularly when it comes to selecting a major. Choosing a major is a life-changing decision, and it needs to be taken seriously. As you consider college major options, let’s look at the pandemic’s impact on several professional fields. Public Health For […]
Do you have your life under enough control to help other people with theirs? Everyone needs a little direction once in a while. Life coaches are individuals who have turned that need into a profession. They study life as a subject and use what they learn to help others find their direction. Life coaching is […]
Airline and commercial pilots operate various aircraft, including commercial airplanes, military helicopters, and private planes. Pilots must check the aircraft’s condition before every flight, monitor the plane’s weight balance, verify fuel supply, and weather conditions, and submit flight plans to air traffic control. And this is just the beginning of what pilots must do daily. […]