The evidence is mounting: the best way students can earn a return on their college investment is to invest in a college education that genuinely meets their needs for career readiness. A commitment to finding the right fit will ensure[...]
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Preparing for Future Work
Technology and COVID-19 have been major disruptors for the economy, businesses, and the average worker. As jobs disappear, and technology creates new jobs that did not exist five years ago, how does one prepare for a career that hasn't been[...]
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Your Personal Vision Statement: A Template For Change
Are you living your life your way? Is your career what you want it to be? Over the past few months, Anne Whitaker, M.S., J.D., has taken us through the eight steps of developing a personal vision through a series[...]
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The Collision of Workplace Agility and Career Resilience
We are all familiar with the concept of workplace agility, the ability of a business to offer its employees multiple, flexible platforms to accomplish their work according to their own schedule and location. Middle of the night? No problem! Traveling[...]
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How to Develop Strong Leaders During Times of Crisis
Times of crisis require leaders and organizations to adapt. There’s no doubt that the current pandemic has been a major disruptor. After several months of varying levels of restrictions, including total shutdowns of many workplaces, it’s still not clear exactly[...]
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Use Your Long-Term Goals to Motivate You
Having meaningful goals that keep you focused on what you want to create for your career and life will help keep your feet moving in the right direction and keep your life in balance. Establishing long-term goals is the secret[...]
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Match Your Personality With Your Job
Did you know that your personality plays a significant role in finding a good career fit? In addition to skills, values, and abilities, personality has a tremendous influence on how much you enjoy your work, and whether or not you[...]
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Students: Here’s How to Not Waste Your Talents
Today’s high school students are facing a unique challenge. Not only do they have the “usual” big decisions to make about college, major, and career, but they’re also doing it in an environment of unprecedented chaos and uncertainty. Will schools[...]
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How Core Values and Family of Origin Impact Your Career
In her sixth article in this series, Anne Whitaker, M.S., J.D., explains the critical role that values and family of origin play in the process of creating a Personal Vision. Most people do not consciously think about their values when exploring[...]
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