Most people will tell you that if the economy is shaky, you should just take whatever offer is thrown your way and be grateful for it. That’s a great way to start your career underpaid and feeling resentful. Even when …
Scrolling through TikTok or Reels, it’s hard to miss the “career gurus” promising that you can double your salary or quit your job in six months if you just follow their three-step hack. While that high-energy, “hustle-harder” content is great …
By Jasmine Escalera, Career Expert, MyPerfectResume
For many college graduates entering today’s workforce, remote work was not a luxury but the norm. In the wake of the pandemic, flexibility, autonomy, and work life balance reshaped expectations around work. Social media …
The internship search is harder than it looks. Here’s how to actually do it
You’ve heard it a hundred times: internships are essential. They build your resume, help you figure out what you actually want to do, and give you …
Gen Z’ers care about their salaries, and for good reason. They’re growing up in a time of high inflation rates, where rising costs make it more about affording to live than just earning more.
If you’re starting your first job …
A student loan isn’t limited to the principal amount—a.k.a. the initial loan amount you’re given by a lender. Interest and various fees, like origination fees and late fees, tack on extra costs, causing the balance you owe to grow and …
A side hustle can give you the extra income you need to pay off debt, build up savings, or reach financial goals. You can turn a passion, skill, or talent into a money-making opportunity—mostly on your own terms. This means …
By: Jasmine Escalera, Career Expert, LiveCareer
For many early-career professionals, stepping away from work can feel more stressful than just staying put. Even with growing conversations around burnout and well-being, taking paid time off (PTO) can still come with guilt. …
“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.” – Wayne Dyer
Do you believe that you have the ability to grow and change beyond your current capabilities? Do you believe that others have the …
