Career

September 30, 2015In general, this is a good time for those seeking new opportunities in their careers. Unemployment is low and the economy continues to add jobs every month. Even so, leaving your current position for a new one is a stressful… read more…

July 15, 2015Jobs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) represent some of the best opportunities for workers in today’s economy. The work can be rewarding as well as coming with high pay and good benefits (like a 401(k) and health insurance). Diversity in STEM, however is a problem, one that has captured the attention of CEOs like Jeff Bezos… read more…

February 25, 2015This study was published on Feb 25, 2015. In the world of technology, women are vastly underrepresented. According to data from the U.S. Census, in 2013 women accounted for just 25% of the workforce in computer occupations, a category that includes software developers, programmers, network architects and information research scientists. Historically, tech has been seen… read more…

February 10, 2015They call it the STEM gap: the disparity between the need for workers skilled in science, technology, engineering or math, and the number of graduates trained in one of those disciplines. It’s an issue that has received attention from no less than the President himself, and by most reports it’s only getting worse. Read the… read more…

January 14, 2015Have you heard the term “non-employment”? Wondering how it’s different from unemployment? Here’s a breakdown of four key differences. A financial advisor can help you put a financial plan together to protect your savings and investments during unemployment and recession.… read more…

December 30, 2014Gallup completes a survey every year on “Honesty/Ethics in Professions.” Those who participated in Gallup’s survey were given a simple prompt: “Please tell me how you would rate the honest and ethical standards of people in these different fields- very… read more…

December 16, 2014Historically, boomtowns have appeared where there was a discovery of mineral wealth—think the Texas Oil Boom or the California Gold Rush. In an era when cross-country travel was arduous and prosperity was less commonplace, only the sudden fortunes offered by gold, silver, copper and oil were enough to lure large numbers of migrants to a… read more…

December 2, 2014According to the National Center for Education Statistics, as of fall 2012 there were roughly 3.7 million full-time elementary, middle and high school teachers in the U.S. To put that number in context: there are more teachers in America than… read more…

October 3, 2014In a tight job market, it takes more than just a college degree to land an offer. Recent grads face some stiff competition and sometimes and you may have to be willing to stretch yourself a little in order to… read more…

June 5, 2014Flexibility and freedom are just two of the advantages that go along with being your own boss. Taking the plunge into being self-employed can be financially rewarding but if you don’t have a sizable bankroll of cash sitting around, you… read more…

February 19, 2014The unfortunate truth is that most people do not feel prepared financially for their retirement years. A 2013 survey by American Consumer Credit Counseling found that 75 percent of people agreed that they were not financially ready for their post-work… read more…

December 13, 2013Now is the time of year for graduate school application deadlines. There can be many benefits to returning to school. Obtaining your graduate degree can help open doors for you in your current career or help if you are considering… read more…

October 30, 2013We are living in an age in which professionals, typically, do not spend their entire career with one company. The loyalty between employer and employee there for previous generations is no longer here, on both side of the employer-employee scale. Today’s… read more…