Posts Tagged ‘career’

Insight and inspiration for GED seekers

Insight and inspiration for GED seekers

(BPT) – More than 39 million Americans 16 and older lack a high school diploma, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. And while a new survey indicates their reasons for dropping out range from lack of parental support to becoming parents themselves, those seeking a second chance at an education often find hope in General [...]

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Discover Your Authentic Career in a Tough Economy

By Ruchira Agrawal Some of you may be familiar with the term “authentic career”, others perhaps reading this for the first time and wondering what it really means. The term ‘Authenticity’ according to Wikipedia means – “the degree to which one is true to one’s own personality, spirit, or character”, despite “external forces, pressures, and [...]

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Career Planning Stages – Consider The Big Picture Before Taking Small Steps

By Grace Du Prie AN OVERVIEW OF CAREER PLANNING STAGES ‘CONSIDER THE BIG PICTURE BEFORE TAKING SMALL STEPS’ When considering career path planning, it can be quite daunting because the process involves so much and can be quite confusing. However, Mark Twain once said: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of [...]

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How to Overcome Job Interview Jitters

(ARA) – High school and college graduations are just around the corner, and for many graduates, that means – gulp – it’s time to start pounding the pavement with fellow job seekers. However, a new poll of young adults conducted by Everest College reveals the job interview itself poses a major challenge for those seeking [...]