Career Choices

While fictional, George Washington’s confession to chopping down the cherry tree resonates deeply due to its portrayal of integrity and accountability. From childhood, many of us learned the importance of owning up to our actions rather than deflecting blame onto external factors.

However, embracing accountability can be daunting. Acknowledging our faults may feel threatening, as it exposes us to potential criticism and challenges our self-image. It’s tempting to shift responsibility onto external circumstances rather than face the reality of our actions.

Yet, ...

Many sources of career advice assume that you’ll be earning more money and taking on more responsibility. However, sometimes in life, you move in the opposite direction.

It can result from forces beyond your control or a voluntary decision. The economy is still recovering from the pandemic. However, some industries had more difficult times than others and haven’t recovered or survived. Even if you love your job and your company prosper, you may seek a change.

Whatever the reasons for resizing your ...

You may want to turn your creativity into a career, but jokes about starving artists make you nervous. It is possible to make a living while making art

Whether you’re a drama student trying to figure out what to do after graduation or a professional thinking about making a career change, you can do something artistic with your life.

Find out how to channel your creative skills into a rewarding career.

Getting Started

While many paths exist to develop a creative career, the ...

Ensuring a smooth work life often hinges on the quality of your relationships with your coworkers. However, you might find yourself in a challenging position when involved in conflicts.

An office romance has turned sour, or two junior account executives compete for one promotion. Forty hours of togetherness each week is too much for incompatible personalities.

Whatever the causes, office conflicts often create stress and lower productivity.

How do you decide whether to intervene or keep your distance? Take a look at these ...

It’s tempting to kick back when you land a new job. After all, you’ve probably been consumed with chasing down leads and going on interviews. Now, you want to catch up on fun stuff like hanging out with friends and watching Netflix. 

However, you could be missing a great opportunity if you take a break now. A job transition is an ideal time to strengthen your network. 

You’ll enjoy your rest and relaxation even more if you take care of business first. ...