In search of the possibilities!
By Nia Saunders So, you’ve gone to school upwards of sixteen years, acquired student debt, stayed up countless nights and persevered through many unfair group projects. You have your degree, but without a well-paying job, your framed diploma is just a harrowing reminder of the fact that it cost you $100,000 and four years of... Continue Reading →
By Nia Saunders The global rise of education standards has transformed recent generations into the most educated population in world history. In the United States, going to college and graduating with a bachelor’s degree isn’t considered going above and beyond anymore. Instead, going to college has become the norm and is the bare minimum requirement... Continue Reading →
By Nia Saunders The graduating class of 2019 has a daunting task ahead of them when it comes to entering today’s job market. While it seems intimidating, the new graduates should know that employers rely on their generation to modernize their companies and keep them relevant. So what does this next generation of employees need... Continue Reading →
By Nia Saunders The term “millennial” is used to describe the generation born anywhere from the early 80s to 90s and sometimes the early 2000s as well. Another name for this generation is “Generation Y”, in reference to being subsequent to their parents who are known as “Generation X”. Millennials receive a lot of criticism... Continue Reading →
By Nia Saunders Financial literacy is the ability to manage and understand one’s personal finances, investments, and anything else that falls within the realm of economic knowledge. Unlike learning to ride a bike, becoming financially literate is not something you can pick up in a day or two. Managing your personal finances can seem like... Continue Reading →
By Nia Saunders Gig economy is the name given to the rising phenomenon in the workforce of short-term contracts to complete short-term jobs. While the term “gig economy” was devised during the Great Recession of 2009, freelance workers have contributed to the building of the American workforce for centuries. Freelance work is a temporary fix... Continue Reading →
By Nia Saunders Upon graduating high school, I felt an overwhelming sense of freedom when I found myself as a college freshman registering for classes. I was shocked when I glanced through my university’s catalog to find classes such as History of Rock and Roll, Introduction to Event Planning and even the ability to certify... Continue Reading →
By Nia Saunders What is a brand and why is it important? In the marketing sense, companies use branding to establish and personalize their reputation and goods or services they might offer. The same strategy is implemented when one creates a personal brand for themselves. A personal brand is something that every person has. It... Continue Reading →
By Nia Saunders A quality resume is the most important aspect of getting one’s foot in the door for a potential career. Although it doesn’t provide a full representation of the applicant, it does provide a detailed first impression to the employer. With the growing competition among college graduates entering the workforce, it is extremely... Continue Reading →
By Nia Saunders “We’re hiring…kind of.” It’s the ultimate American vision. After graduating high school, attending college and achieving a degree, the dream is to find a comfy job that can support oneself and a middle-class lifestyle. However, this is not always the case for college graduates now. More than just a diploma is being... Continue Reading →
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