In a perfect world, we could all work jobs centered around helping others. Of course, that’s not possible, but the many people who have made helping others their mission are cherished by many. Therapists, counselors, psychologists, social workers, and people running nonprofit organizations do exactly that. Helping others for a living is quite rewarding, but Read More

Security studies are a robust and diverse education pathway that, let’s face it, very few 18-year-olds have on the mind. As a counselor, you come across many different types of students, and yet one category that is most likely underrepresented on the list of students you interact with regularly is the child with a keen Read More

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) have a wide range of career options. They can work in schools, hospitals, or private practice. This flexibility means there is almost always steady demand, no matter where they are in life. It also allows SLPs to gain diverse experiences, whether they prefer working with children or adults. Becoming a speech-language pathologist Read More

Many graduates today are looking for companies that let them work remotely. There are many companies that don’t really offer that options but there are quite a few that offer four-day workweeks as well as the opportunity to work remotely. Recent studies have shown that four-day workweeks can reduce burnout, increase retention, and even boost Read More

Higher education is many things, but fast is not one of them. That’s a problem for people who are hoping to pivot into a new career or take on an advanced position within their current professional focus. You want to move up the ladder, but you know that it could take three to five years Read More

Have any of your students expressed their goal is to run their own business some day? A new report from Zety and SIGMA Assessment Systems looked at assessments from 700+ CEO’s which revealed 10 traits where CEOs consistently outperform the general population. They are: These results suggest CEOs are confident decision-makers who value learning, plan Read More

You have many students that won’t attend college for different reasons. There are still great jobs out there for them if they know where to look. Many can even be worked remotely at good salary levels. Here is a list just released by FlexJobs of the top remote jobs that don’t require a bachelor’s degree: Read More

Many of your students like the idea of working from home. Demand for fully remote jobs continues to climb, with 81% of people citing “remote work” as the most important factor in a job. What career should they pursue if this is one of their end goals? Remote Jobs just released the list of 20 top Read More

Most kids don’t think about social workers unless they are forced to interact with one. Those in that situation rarely view them aspirationally. Social workers are important but criminally under-recognized. As a school guidance counselor, you are uniquely well-positioned to point this career opportunity out to the next generation of workers. But how do identify Read More