Did you know that there are over 7 million people over the age of 25 who are enrolled in academic courses? If you’re thinking of going back to school, know that it is never too late to start! You might be wondering which career path you should choose as heading back to school can be...
Category: Career Change Topics
8 Common Myths About Changing Careers, Debunked
Everyone knows that college is a time to find yourself and decide what you want to do in your life. 80% of university students change their major at least once during this time in their lives. Reading this, you may be filled with validation- it’s a beautiful thing, after all, when young people find the...
A Promise for Better: Making a New Years Resolution to Continue Your Education
As of January 2020, according to CNN, every year, an estimated 40% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. These resolutions range from losing weight to quitting smoking and many other admirable things. However, while everyone has different resolutions, most of them fail. Most people tend to fall back into old habits and give up on...
What Should Be Included in a Cover Letter: The Most Important Aspects
Your cover letter can either cause your reader to yawn or it can give the hiring manager a glimpse into why you are the perfect candidate. Cover letter information isn’t just a repetition of your resume. It should expand on the details of your resume and highlight your greatest achievements and outline your career journey. So,...
Should I Go Back to School? 11 Signs You’re Ready
The question is bound to run through your mind at some point: “should I go back to school?” It’s difficult to answer, seeing as everyone you talk to will have a different opinion about whether they went to college or not. Whether you are someone who tried college out and decided to revisit it or...
Trade School Careers: High Demand Job Opportunities For Graduates
The economy is currently experiencing a nationwide labor shortage of skilled jobs. Employers are finding it tough to fill these gaps for many reasons. The biggest reason is that their skilled labor is retiring en masse. Baby boomers that decided to work into their 70s are unable or unwilling to continue working to the bone....
Trade School Careers: Why Trade Schools Result In High Demand Job Opportunities For Its Graduates
The economy is currently experiencing a nationwide labor shortage of skilled jobs. Employers are finding it tough to fill these gaps for many reasons. The biggest reason is that their skilled labor is retiring en masse. Baby boomers that decided to work into their 70s are unable or unwilling to continue working to the bone....
How to Switch Careers Without Shaking up Your Entire World
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of October 2019, the average Baby Boomer has held 12.3 jobs between the ages of 18 and 52. However, now as Baby Boomers age, they tended to hold on to their jobs for a longer period of time. While there are no statistics on whether or not...
What Is The Average Time It Takes To Complete Trade School?
60% of people is a significant amount, right? According to Student Loan Hero, that’s the number of college students (from a four-year college) that graduate with some form of student debt. If you’re thinking about going back to school but don’t want that to be your reality, you may want to think about a vocational...
Learning Is a Lifelong Journey: Why You Need to Regularly Update Your Resume
You already have a job and you hate having to update your resume, why would you do it when you don’t need to? Resumes often get a groan because they can be tricky things to create. How are you supposed to condense your work and education into such a tiny space? How are you supposed to...