by Sharon McCoy | Oct 22, 2013 | About the Public Sector, overview
Thanks to globalization, it is now possible to experience firsthand the incredible array of cultures, languages, and societies that make up the world. In fact, international experience is not only possible; it is becoming essential. Time spent abroad can teach...
by Andrew Conlon | Oct 22, 2013 | Career Advice, on the job, Trends
Don’t let the media and the news put you down. No matter how bad they say it is companies are always looking to hire the best available staff. If you have the right skills and passion, there will be a job waiting for right around the corner. You just need to remain...
by Madeline Jacobson | Oct 21, 2013 | Career Advice, on the job
“AmeriCorps—what’s that?” “Do you mean the Peace Corps?” “I hear it’s a bad deal because you don’t make any money.” These are just a few of the questions and comments I received from well-intentioned friends and family members when I decided to complete an 11-month...
by Michael Falkow | Oct 21, 2013 | Career Advice, on the job, Trends
Career advancement is a relative term. For some, it means climbing the organizational ladder until there is nowhere else to climb or you reach the highest rung relative to your area of expertise. For others, it means moving up the salary scale even if it means...
by Erin Kennedy | Aug 26, 2013 | Career Advice, resumes/cover letters
There’s no underestimating the power of a good cover letter. This is your initial contact with a potential job and the spot where the decision to go on to the resume is made. You want to avoid making common “cover letter mistakes” by doing your...
