Are you a mid-career professional who dreams of making a difference and being part of something truly meaningful? This sounds wonderful, but when so many professionals are struggling just to get by due to COVID we realize for some of us this can seem too good to be true. For…
When COVID-19 hit early this year, time seemed to freeze. Many professionals feel like they have just been surviving since then, juggling work and home life while working remotely. Many others have faced layoffs and furloughs. Whatever the challenges, many mid-career professionals feel stagnant and unfulfilled in their careers. With…
2020 has not gone the way any of us had planned. With coronavirus and the economic crisis, many were left feeling stagnant and unfulfilled with their careers and future goals. However, you could be on better track with your goals than you think! One way to find out is by…
The current pandemic has affected mid-career professionals in many ways. A recent FlexJobs Survey of working parents found that 50% of working parents plan to continue to work from home and will also be fully responsible for childcare and e-learning. If you are balancing your career while taking care of…
As a corporate partner to Alumni Career Services Network (ACSN), we were honored to have our article featured in the October 2020 edition of ACSN News. It is found below: How to Help Alumni Maintain Job Satisfaction While Working Remotely We hope you are staying well. Those of us in…
Are you missing your workmates and the water cooler talk? As professionals have moved to remote work this year, many have realized that one of the things they most enjoy about their job is the people they work with. Some professionals do enjoy working alone but if you are a…
The past several months have been trying times for all of us. We understand that learning new systems, setting up remote offices, and managing virtual teams among other stresses is not easy. All this while juggling other responsibilities and ranging emotions. At times it can seem overwhelming and at times…
Do you struggle with leading meetings? You’re not alone. Public speaking is hard for many professionals. It can be stressful to feel like you have to grab the attention of your audience right away or get your team to respond enthusiastically about what you’re going to present. Now with COVID-19,…
By Leslie Kuban Now that we’ve explored the common traits of the successfully self-employed, let’s dive into the different types of business ownership opportunities and which one might best suit you. For simplicity, let’s stick with four pathways to entrepreneurial success. Each has unique pros and cons. The true measure…
By Leslie Kuban Whether you’re driven by a lifelong dream to own your own business or a nagging distaste for working for someone else, you’ll find plenty of company on the entrepreneurial yellow brick road. Freshbooks estimated that by 2021, 24 million Americans will be self-employed. According to recent news…
