What’s in a name? Plenty when it comes to degrees.

Even if you’ve decided upon an area of study and what level of degree you’d like to earn, don’t stop there when considering degree programs. Did you know that the nuances among degree names can indicate big differences in what programs entail? Not many people realize that choosing a degree of a certain type can [...]

Thinking Through Going Back to School – Part 4

The Final Step: Start Searching for Schools and Programs and Apply Now that you’ve had a chance to fully evaluate what you want to accomplish, what’s feasible for your lifestyle, and what course of study would best suit your goals, you’re ready to look for your ideal school and program. If you’ve been thinking about [...]

Thinking Through Going Back to School – Part 3

In this installment of our “Thinking Through Going Back to School” series, we begin to shift the focus to deciding what to study. Should I get a master’s degree, a bachelor’s degree, an associate’s degree? Should I start with online courses? What master’s degree should I get? Before searching for specific programs, you should first [...]

Bachelor’s Required; Master’s Preferred

Have you seen this statement on a job application yet? The mantra chanted by educators, parents, and employers that a bachelor’s degree is essential to succeed within today’s workplace has been heard loud and clear; over 33% of today’s 25-29 year olds hold a bachelor’s, up from 17% in 1971[1]. This signals an important societal [...]

Ask an Employer: Fire Chief Stresses Importance of Lifelong Learning

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes during the hiring process? Sure, there are plenty of books and articles that provide tips on what to do or not do in an interview. But, at the end of the day, what are hiring managers really looking for? How much weight does that degree carry? How [...]

Finding the Financial Aid that Fits Your College Plans

Entering college is a momentous step, but it can also be an expensive one. With the cost of a college education rising, more students are depending on financial aid to complete their education. It is critically important in planning for college to know what the total cost of your education will be and how much [...]

Social media and the job search: Your first impression is made long before the interview

In today’s social media saturated world, the likes of LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook can both help you and hurt you if you’re not careful. On one hand, you can use social media and the web as a job search and networking tool that is becoming more robust by the second. However, just as you have [...]

Wasted Words: A Different Kind of Cover Letter Advice – Part 1

I’d like to assume a few things you’re doing as a matter of course for this particular cover letter tips entry. Mainly that you are already: Keeping your cover letter free of grammatical miscues Tailoring your cover letter to the specific company you’re applying for There’s plenty of cover letter writing advice highlighting those best [...]

Resume Rejection: Common Reasons Why People Don’t Make The Cut

Finding a new career is frustrating. You come across a job for which you just know you’re the perfect fit, you spend hours tailoring your resume, you pour your hopes and dreams into the prospect of getting hired…and then you get rejected (or worse yet, you never hear anything back). “Why?,” you ask yourself, “What [...]