Life is made up of thousands of dilemmas. Sometimes people get so caught up in making the right choice that they forget to act. Putting off a decision is the worst thing a person can do when it comes to his or her education. It doesn’t matter if the degree is received in a classroom Read more...

We’ve written about the importance of doing research on the company before an interview. Here’s a tip that goes beyond the standard review of the company’s website: Make contact with at least one customer who does business with the company. You will be amazed at the information these customers are willing to share. Ask them Read more...

When you are in college, you’ll be exposed to all types of study habits. Some people study best in groups, while others prefer to cram in solitude. Some students study every single day, while others have never studied before in their lives. Whatever works for you, do it. Just know that however you choose to Read more...

After all the hard work and effort, you finely landed the job.  The anxiety about what’s going to happen next is gone and you’re relieved that you can stop updating your resume.  Now that you have a job and you’re about to start next Monday, you’re starting to feel the sheer terror of what you Read more...

The secret —- the one element that defines success … “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow”. – Albert Einstein I meet with so many people each week from all walks of life and situations. Some are unemployed, others underemployed and the majority, seeking to improve their career and/or life situation. And I Read more...

No matter where you go these days, you can always witness the works of technology gracing the surroundings. Modern day technology makes a lot of different things possible, and best of all, trouble – free. From transportation, communication to banking and, now, even an education degree is made attainable online in just a click of Read more...

If it’s been awhile since you’ve attended college, you might be curious about what to expect in light of all the latest and leading edge innovations being used inside (and outside) of the classroom. Here are just a few of the fascinating and engaging changes in the world of higher education that are making learning Read more...

When making a commitment to getting a degree, you can be sure your schedule will fills up, and your stress levels will rise.  You will count the days until your next vacation when time is – once again – on your side.  But, before those stress levels rise, realize that the old “time is on Read more...

The primary purpose of your resume is to get the hiring manager’s attention and make the reader want to know more—that is, to get an interview. It is not a comprehensive history of your entire work life. Rather, it is a sales sheet and you are the product. While a good resume won’t typically get Read more...

“I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. ” – Michael Jordan Some people live in fear of a potential failure in their career. This fear stops them dead in their tracks. They won’t take risks and they do not move forward. I see this all Read more...