Personal Career Decision Making
For business students who are considering an international career in the public sector, one of the first steps is to learn about the most common opportunities available. These include:
Diplomacy
Global Affairs
National and International Agencies
Private Consulting
The …
Employers talk a lot about diversity and inclusion. In fact, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a company that doesn’t say they’re diverse and inclusive. Companies make these claims on their web sites, in job descriptions, and at career fairs. But how …
Marketing can be found almost everywhere within business, which is exciting but can also be overwhelming when working to target your career goals. For this reason, breaking things down by differentiating between job function and job industry can help …
Within marketing, there are two distinct spaces in which you can pursue a career – agency or brand-side (sometimes referred to as in-house). Each space has unique attributes, and understanding their differences can help you identify which might be …
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the ways in which we work can’t be overstated. In particular, working from home has had an effect on our expectations for work-life balance, our health, and our relationships with others. These changed …
Everyone wants a career they love and that brings them happiness or at least job satisfaction. But what makes for the perfect job? While there’s no definite answer, emerging research suggests that four workplace characteristics — realness, collaboration, security, and belonging — …
There are many critical points to consider before making a decision about whether to apply for a role or take a job offer. One of the first places many professionals go to investigate is company reviews. These reviews can offer …
If you’ve been working from home since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may feel like it’s been just a few weeks or several decades (or somehow both at the same time) since you set foot in an office. …
The Big Question
When I first began mentoring college students, I thought it was simply a coincidence that the students I was meeting happened to be consumed by the same nagging question. As more and more students shared the same …
Although improved awareness around mental health has made workplaces more attuned to supporting struggling employees, some workplaces are still making employees’ mental health worse. And not only is poor mental health detrimental to you on a personal level, but it can …