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The Career Value of Education Abroad

By Sheila J. Curran
In 2007 more than 200,000 students will study ab road . Spending academic time away from the “home institution” increasingly represents a right of passage—so much so that in some colleges like Colby, Dickinson, and St. Olaf, more than 80 percent of students leave [...]

Ethics – Do I Have to Sacrifice My Values to Succeed in Business?

Corporate scandals have shaken the public’s confidence in business leadership, so maybe you’re asking yourself—do I have to sacrifice my values to succeed in business?

Managing Job Offers

You’ve just been made an offer by a company, and you’re interested in the position and the organization…but you’re still waiting to hear from your first-choice organization about another job. What do you do?

Three Keys to Successful Interviewing

Fall recruiting season means job interview time. And you can’t get a job offer without an interview. Your success comes down to answering this question: Do you have the right tools, resources, and attitude?

Which College?

What Matters to You?What’s important to you may not necessarily be what’s important to your best friend, siblings or parents. You’ve got to find the college that’s the best fit for you. The happier you are at the college you choose, the more likel

Career or Academic Education – Does it Matter?

Not only is career and technical education nothing to laugh at, it’s a way to replace the unrealistic “college for all” bias of public schooling with a greater degree of practical preparation for lucrative and rewarding careers in fields like nursing, des

Identity Theft and Your Online Job Search

By Sharon Davis
While identity theft is nothing new, the Web has opened up whole new world of opportunity for identity thieves.
According to the FBI, identity theft is the top online fraud. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission says that identity theft is it’s number one source of consumer complaints – 42 percent of all complaints, [...]

Winning Ways At Interviews

Marketing communications copywriter Charlie Trumpess takes a
humorous look at how best to tackle that age old terror, the job
interview.

Hot Industries: Popular Jobs Through 2016

As our economy continues a decades-long shift from goods-based to service-based, some employment sectors are expected to perform substantially better than others.

From 2006-16, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the U.S.civilian noninstitutional population will increase by 21.8 million.[1] Americans will age, with baby boomers representing the largest segment of the population and the pool of younger adults in the workforce shrinking due to lower birth rates in later generations.

Employer Resources: US Employment Law

In the United States, employers are subject to a complex canopy of federal, state, and municipal laws. Although workplace laws may seem overwhelming, most address three basic employer obligations: nondiscrimination, maintaining a safe workplace, and respecting basic worker rights.

Career Counseling: An Overview

At a career crossroads? You may benefit from the professional help of an experienced career counselor.

Prepare Yourself for the Job Interview

The interview is one of the most important elements in the job search process. When an employer invites you to an interview, he/she is indicating an interest in bringing you on board. The interview gives both of you the opportunity to exchange enough information to determine if you are a good “fit” for each other.

Start Fresh With the Help of Career Assessments

In today’s challenging economy, many job seekers are looking for reliable work with solid industries, or looking to change careers altogether. Getting and keeping the job that will take you and your family successfully into the next chapter of your lives hinges on discovering the best career match for your talents and passions. As you begin your search, let a career assessment help light your path

Home-Based Businesses: Redefining Success

If you are a self-starter, working at home can present the opportunity of a lifetime. With the rise of the Internet, the number and types of businesses one can start from home have increased dramatically.