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 →
Undeclared: Overcoming the Looming Task of Choosing a College Major
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 →
Marketing Yourself: How to Use Your Personal Brand to Your Advantage
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 →
The Evolution of the Modern Day Resume
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 →
Millennial Unemployment in America
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 →
Millennials vs. the World: the Generation Gap and why it is so Important
By Nia Saunders The term “Millennials” was first used by William Strauss and Neil Howe in a book called, Generations: The History of America’s Future, 1584 to 2069. Also referred to as Generation Y, the Millennial generation is generally accepted as the population whose birthdates range from 1980 to 2000. Some of the world’s most... Continue Reading →