A blog dedicated to those from small towns, villages, or anyone who’s adjusting to a new environment. We had the opportunity to chat with the collegiate athlete, YouTuber, and entrepreneur Wallace Ungwiluk from Gambell, Alaska. Gambell, Alaska is located on St. Lawrence Island along the Bering Sea and is home to a mere 650 people. […]
Category: Career Tips
5 tips for creating good first impressions
Do you have a job interview coming up, or your first day at a new company? There are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind as you begin to prepare for that solid first impression, and we’ve got you covered. In this article, we provide an outline of how to succeed in […]
After The Ball Drops- A Message to Athletes on the Importance of Getting a Degree and Networking
One of the biggest unanswered questions that collegiate athletes face is what to do after they’re done playing. Everyone encounters moments of uncertainty or self-doubt, especially in the vulnerable post-grad phase of life, but for athletes leaving the sport they’ve known their whole life it’s a whole different story. You work years and years during […]
Top 5 Job Market Trends of 2022
As pandemic restrictions begin to lift across the US and beyond and we find our way back to a “new normal”, some clear trends in the job market have begun to emerge, while others that have been around for a while make themselves at home. In this blog post we will examine the top 5 […]
How to Create a Compelling LinkedIn Profile
Ever wanted to revamp your LinkedIn profile, but not sure where to start? This blog provides an in-depth guide on how to go about updating your profile for optimal impact. An optimized LinkedIn profile can be incredibly impactful not only for landing your dream job, but also to help network for your current business, find […]
The Great Resignation: How it May Impact You
You may have heard the term “The Great Resignation” thrown around for quite some time now, but what exactly does it mean? More importantly, what has caused this phenomenon that saw unemployment go from record breaking highs in April 2020 to a record voluntary mass exodus from jobs in 2021? What Caused This? The root […]
Passion vs. Money: Should You Choose a Job You Love or One That Pays?
We all want to be happy, right? Following your passion and working a job that truly meets your interests and skills can bring contentment and a sense of purpose. However, most of us also want peace of mind, and sometimes following your passions doesn’t lead to a steady paycheck. Earning enough money to live the […]
The Great Resignation
According to Yahoo News, “In April 2020, the U.S. unemployment rate increased by 10.3 percentage points to 14.7%, the highest rate and largest month-to-month increase in the history of this data since the Bureau of Labor Statistics first recorded it in January 1948. A year later, in April 2021, 3.8 million workers quit their jobs, […]
5 Benefits to Negotiate Other Than Salary
When you receive an offer letter for a new job, excitement sets in – as it should. Congrats! Take a breath and give yourself at least 24 hours before responding, to get yourself in the right mindset for negotiation. Yes, you have to negotiate the job offer. When you receive a new job offer, it’s […]
How to Find Your Ideal Career in 2021
Sometimes it feels impossible to find your dream job. After trying so long, many of us get discouraged and just find the position offering enough that we can pay our bills. We settle for jobs that don’t align with our interests or values, or utilize the best of our skillset. But you don’t have to […]
