Finding Meaningful Work in Retirement

Have you heard of the never retire philosophy? These days it’s easy to find people (billionaire investor Warren Buffett among them) who think retirement is an outdated concept. Those of us who are unhappy at work may beg to differ — but maybe that’s exactly the problem.  With members of the baby boomer generation living longer, fuller lives, today’s retirees are looking for more fulfilling ways to spend their time. For many, that...

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Things You Shouldn’t Wear on a Job Interview

First impressions last, they say. While it’s important to remember that first impressions don’t overpower your experience and knowledge in an interview, it does help a lot. And a big part of that is looking great and dressing appropriately. Whatever the position you’re applying for, it’s important to look polished. Here are the things you shouldn’t wear on a job interview: Casual Clothing While some companies don’t expect you to wear corporate attire...

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Tips for Women Returning to the Workforce

The pandemic shook up a lot of things for workers, especially women. Some lost their jobs, while others saw their entire career path derailed. For example: The retail sector, where many women had enjoyed long careers, was upended by the pandemic. More than 400,000 retail jobs had been lost by November 2020. While some of those jobs will come back post-pandemic, many won’t, and many women haven’t been able to wait around for them. They’ve been forced...

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8 Common Misconceptions About Starting a Career

Networking is scary, even for the most social and outgoing students. In my ten years of teaching, students have told me dozens of reasons why networking won’t work for them. But in each case, these students hold incorrect beliefs about what they need to achieve or feel before getting started with networking. Here are the top 8 misconceptions about networking and starting a career and why students should disregard them. Misconception #1: Asking...

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