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
Navigating the vast landscape of career possibilities can be overwhelming for high school students. As counselors, we play a crucial role in guiding and supporting students on their journey of career exploration and decision-making. Here are some effective strategies and resources to foster career exploration and guidance among high school students: Career Assessments: Start by 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
Nursing is a mentally strenuous profession. You need to be smart. Able to memorize dense materials and adapt to complicated situations. Every working nurse on the planet will tell you that critical thinking is a life-saving skill in the hospital setting. They will also tell you that, most of the time, the job requires a Read More
Have any students interested in pursuing a career in Aviation? If so, Estrela Consulting is hosting a webinar on the subject. There will be a panel of experts that will delve into this career path and all that it entails. The webinar will be held live on August 20th at 7:00 PM Eastern and then Read More
Do changes in the climate intrigue your students? Do they keep the weather app on their phone open at all times? Are they considering a career as a Meteorologist? Then this edition of STAR Paths is for them! Join Estrela’s Alyson Campbell as she discusses this specialized career path with Tera Blake, Meteorologist at Good Read More
A recent survey conducted by ResumeNow found 65% of workers suffer from career regrets with some of the respondents’ greatest regrets being: not asking for a pay increase (60%), not prioritizing work-life balance (59%), and staying at a job for too long (58%). But the most alarming finding was that 50% of those surveyed regret Read More
The process of getting into law school and becoming a lawyer is very difficult. Despite this, you likely have many students you encounter who are motivated to pursue this educational path. While it’s never your role to dampen the ambitions of your students, it is important that you help them develop realistic expectations about what Read More
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