CEOs have profound impacts on the companies they run, and choosing the right CEO is essential for ensuring success. However, the decision can be difficult to make. In particular, companies must choose between hiring a CEO internally or hiring one externally. Here are some of the factors that may affect this decision. Benefits of Internal […]
“Lifers” To Look Up To
Along life’s path, change is something to be expected all along the way. This not only rings true in personal life, but also in business and vocation. In fact, according to longitudinal statistics information at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in recent years past the average worker held approximately 11 different job positions in their […]
Five Intriguing Careers in Academia
Some people dream of working in a vibrant university setting. Fortunately, there are plenty of options for individuals interested in pursuing a career in academia. Here, we highlight five interesting academic careers worth of consideration. Career Counselor The first profession is a career counselor at a university. A career counselor talks with students who are […]
The Realities of Post-Recession Employment for College Grads
Although the recession has officially ended, some college students are still struggling to find employment relevant to their degrees after graduation.The future is starting to look better for students earning degrees in advertising, finance, human resources, and marketing. These degrees will fare best in this changing marketplace with demand expected to increase by as much […]
How To Talk Your Way Up The Career Ladder
At one point or another in every person’s professional career they will undoubtedly find themselves suffering through a verbal presentation delivered by someone completely unskilled in the art of public speaking. The opposite will also most likely be true–some people possess such amazing skills they captivate us with their words and delivery. Being able to […]
Is There Really Such A Thing as a Free Education?
It is widely understood and professed that higher education is a solution to the mediocre life; point taken. If we do well and go far in school, we are much more likely to have higher earnings and thus, a life of higher quality. However, there is a major negative factor: the associated high costs of […]
How To Be Successful In Business With Adult ADHD
ADHD affects you mentally, emotionally and physically. It causes your mind to work more than it should in ways that it shouldn’t. This contributes to problems such as impulsive behavior and hyperactivity. Unfortunately, people are quick to pass judgement and will categorize you as something you’re not. Although their opinion can sting immensely and diminish […]
The CyberDoctor Is In
Cyber therapy apps have proliferated the consumer marketplace, offering advice on areas such as personal crisis, parenting skills and decision making. Journalist Judith Newman gives cybertherapy apps a mixed review in an article she wrote for The New York Times. While she does acknowledge that smartphone apps can help people sort out their problems, she […]
Will My Online Degree Will Get Me a Job?
A college degree can help you earn more money at your current job or put you on the path to the career of your dreams. Working a full-time job makes it extremely difficult for many people to deal with the rigid schedule of going to school at a brick and mortar university. Earning a degree […]
Flocking North for an Affordable Education
One of the biggest challenges and concerns surrounding students in the United States today is cost. Millions of students force themselves to go into debt in order to achieve a worthwhile education. However, as tuition increases prove to be nearly ubiquitous throughout the nation, many people find themselves asking if their degree is truly worth […]