by American Public University System | Feb 8, 2015 | education/training
I walked across the stage during my undergraduate ceremony thinking I had received my ticket to the world. Unfortunately, the small private school I attended didn’t have a Career Services department, so I was on my own – with limited confidence and even less...
by Cachet Prescott | Jan 19, 2015 | networking/interviewing
Have you lost that loving feeling for your career? If so, you’re not alone. According to most recent edition of The Conference Board’s Job Satisfaction survey (June 2014), a dismal 47.7% of survey respondents reported being satisfied with their jobs. If you’re...
by Stacy Feiner | Jan 19, 2015 | eligibility/hiring issues
Change is inevitable in the business environment, with globalization and the constant evolution of technology. To stay competitive, businesses must keep up with the rapid pace of change, and employees often shoulder the responsibility for making the change happen. But...
by Martha Duesterhoft | Jan 15, 2015 | Career Advice
When I think of the word, “career”, I think in terms of one’s lifework. It’s about the aspect of life devoted to working. For most of us, that is a long time span and, on average, consists of about 25% of the total hours in a year. So what career strategies can be put...
by American Public University System | Jan 11, 2015 | networking/interviewing
Exploring potential careers is often a task laden with both anxiety and uncertainty. Let’s face it, when you’re not quite sure what it is that you want to do, you might feel the pressure to just “pick something.” When developing career goals,...