4 Signs Pandemic Fatigue Is Sabotaging Your Job Search

If you've been searching for a new job without any luck, you might be suffering from pandemic fatigue—which can put you into a negative mindset. Below are four signs that pandemic fatigue is affecting your job search, along with solutions for …

5 Productive, Pain-Free Ways to Job Search During the Holidays Without Turning Into the Grinch

Last week, one of my friends confided that her severance was almost gone—with the holidays fast approaching. “I know I need to start looking for a job, but I might as well wait until January to start,” she said. Au …

Skills in Data Analytics

Data analytics is a growing field that is in demand by employers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of computer and information research scientists, which includes data analysts, is projected to grow 15 percent from 2019 to …

Preparing to Become an Investment Banking Analyst

Interested in becoming an investment banker? While investment banking is an exciting and rewarding career, it is also a very competitive field to go into.  You need to start preparing as early as possible. Education Investment banking (IB) analyst typically …

4 Ways to Learn About a Company’s Culture Before You Accept a Job Offer

A great company culture can make a big difference in your work experience. When researching a job opening, your focus is often on the responsibilities of the job, the location, and how much it pays. While the what and where …

9 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Accepting a Job Offer

Give these questions some thought before committing to the company. After revising your resume countless times, building professional relationships throughout college, and making it through the interview process, you finally have an offer in hand. While this is an incredibly …

How to Write an Out-of-Office Message During the COVID-19 Pandemic—Plus Examples!

Everything’s a little off-kilter as we continue to contend with the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s hard to step away from work when the “office” is the dining room table you can see from your couch. It feels a little strange to …

How To Prevent Burnout During Your Job Search

With some good time management, self-discipline, and a lot of self-care, you can get through your job search without experiencing burnout. Burnout isn’t only for professionals who feel overworked. People who are on the job hunt can also find themselves …

7 Tips For First-Generation College Students Navigating the Job Search

Advice from a first-generation graduate who made it through the process. I was about 8 years old when I knew I wanted to pursue writing as a career. The chunky 2003 desktop computer sitting in my living room was the …

MIS Virtual Experience Programs with Forage

Forage is an online platform that offers Virtual Work Experience Programs free to students. These programs give students the opportunity to learn career skills from Fortune 500 companies. There is no application process and no experience required. Any student can …