Careers

As we head into the last few weeks of “spooky season,” the Guide to Graduate team was gathered in our breakroom, passing the lunch hour by sharing spooky stories from Halloween’s past. As aficionados for all things careers, naturally our conversation veered toward cringey encounters, creepy coworkers, eerie execs, and so on.  Of course, we […]

If you’ve been a reader of Guide to Graduate for a while, you may recall a recent post where we shared the benefits of hiring a career coach to help you navigate your professional life. A career coach can be a wonderful asset in helping you achieve specific career goals, from landing a new role

Whether you’re answering phones while checking in a line of clients at reception, designing a new website while also updating multiple other sites, or project managing at a busy law firm, it’s likely that multitasking at work is required of you at some point. However, the majority of job candidates neglect to put it on

Banking, tech, medical – we all know the standard industries that have been around for decades. But, if you’re getting tired of switching roles within the same field, or looking for a new and exciting challenge, sometimes it helps to stray away from the traditional.  With new innovation comes new industries. From marijuana to gaming,

You’ve probably heard the saying “money doesn’t grow on trees,” but, with some extra income, it can sometimes feel like it does!  Extra income, either from sources that don’t require your involvement (ie: passive income) or from a part-time gig, can be a great way to build up wealth as you build up your career.

This blog post is written by Mikella, a Guide to Graduate writer, entrepreneur, and anti-social media advocate.  Let’s kick this off with a bang: I can’t stand LinkedIn. Now don’t get me wrong–there’s a lot the platform has to offer. An ever-expanding network; peer recognition and achievement celebrations; industry news and trending articles. What’s not

Entering the workforce after graduating can be daunting. With so many industries and entry-level roles to explore, how can you be sure you’re kicking off a career of growth and opportunity?  While the answer truly depends on your personal preferences and career goals, there are some strategies you can apply to your search to start

Late night studying, weekend parties, barely making it to class on time–college really is unique when it comes to what’s considered acceptable. It’s no wonder that, once the diploma isplaced in their hands, the majority of new graduates are hit with the overwhelming feeling of “now what?” And they’re not alone.  While the majority of

When it comes to finding your next role, it’s important to know what kind of industry you’re getting into. Is it projected to grow or plateau? Are there opportunities for advancement? Is it welcoming to new grads or entry-level applicants? Answering these kinds of questions requires a bit of research. But don’t worry–the Guide to

This blog post is written by Evelyn, a Guide to Graduate writer, self-employed consultant, and mom to a new grad.  I’ll be the first to admit that it’s been more than awhile since I graduated from college. However, it still feels like it was just yesterday that I was entering the workforce, bright-eyed and energized;