How to Reach Those Resolutions!
By Kris Powers | December 19th 2018As the New Year approaches, we conjure up visions of a clean slate, a fresh start. Make this the year that you properly set yourself up to reach your personal and professional goals.
National Career Development Month
By Kris Powers | November 14th 2018Career development is an ongoing process that forms an individual’s work identity. It begins when, as a child, you notice that grownups have many different jobs; policemen, doctors, retail workers, teachers, etc. and continues as you grow and discover other types of occupations through observation, exploration or education.
Make Time for Career Training
By Kris Powers | November 7th 2018Have you considered training for a new career but are concerned about finding the time to fit learning into your schedule? If you already have other commitments (job, family, home, etc.), even thinking about finding the time to go to school can create a sense of panic! Before you put your dreams aside, take a deep breath and explore various ways to “find time” in your day for learning.
You May be Good, but What if You Could be Better?
By Kris Powers | October 31st 2018You may be good at what you do, but what if you could be better? You’ve come to a point of familiarity in your job. You pretty much know what to expect day in and day out. You know your tasks, and you handle them well. So, what’s next?
Overcoming Your Fear of Failure
By Kris Powers | September 5th 2018The premise behind "failing forward" is that we should learn from our mistakes and become better because of them. Setbacks shouldn’t hold us back, they should give us the knowledge we need to move forward.
Careers with Great Growth Potential
By Kris Powers | August 29th 2018When choosing a career path, it’s important to not only follow your interests, but to consider the education or training needed, potential pay, benefits, room for advancement, and the anticipated future growth of jobs in that field.
Career Exploration and Training
By Kris Powers | August 1st 2018Are you trying to decide on a career? Looking to change careers after a few years (or more) in the workforce? Need to learn more about your current field? Or perhaps you are interested in turning a favorite hobby into a lucrative business. While many of us dream of growing in our current occupation or starting a new career; we might struggle with the concept of finding more time for career training in an already jam-packed day. The good news is that there are many different ways to obtain training and development in your field.
With today’s technological advances and options for online learning, it’s easier than ever to have a career growth plan that incorporates a myriad of training and development methods. This type of learning can easily fit to your schedule – it’s learning on your time and on your terms.
6 Steps to Turn Your Passion Into a Career
By Kris Powers | July 18th 201887.7 percent of America’s workforce is not able to contribute to their full potential because they don’t have passion for their work. Don't be a statistic!
6 Online Classes That Will Add In-Demand Skills to Your Resume
By Kris Powers | May 23rd 2018It’s never a bad idea to add onto your resume’s skill section. Whether you are currently looking for a new job opportunity or exploring professional development, online courses make it affordable and convenient to upskill on your own time.
Is it Time to Refresh or Reset your Career?
By Kris Powers | April 18th 2018Whatever leads you to the brink of change, taking the steps to refresh or reset your life can be daunting.