I recently blogged about how students should be more proactive about their careers and bypass their career centers if they can’t get support. Career centers have never received much attention from students, administrators or even companies. They have been perceived as an office that helps students create standard resumes. A few decades ago, their role was […]
The Top 10 Workplace Trends for 2014
I gave you my top trends for 2013 and now it’s time to look ahead to 2014. The economy is showing no signs of getting better and now with Obamacare next year, there are going to be some major changes. 2014 will be a slow period, where a lot of major workplace issues will surface and executives […]
74 Of The Most Interesting Facts About Millennials
Throughout the years, I’ve collected some of the most interesting primary and secondary research related to the millennial generation (also termed Gen Y). These stats shed lights on how the economy has affected their lives, their values, how they view the workplace, their consumer and investing habits, political views and entrepreneurial spirit. Here is my […]
Turn Yourself Into a Case Study
A lot of people are stuck in their careers or have failed to establish their careers in this terrible economy. The unemployment rate has been stagnant and the competition is endless. When I first started my career, I realized very quickly that it would be hard to get my first internship, consulting gig and job […]
The Age of Career Diversification
Gone are the days when you can rely on one source of income to survive. There is no secure full-time job anymore because the economy is too unpredictable and there are many external factors that you can’t control. You can’t control if your company goes into bankruptcy or if it’s acquired or even if they […]
Should Non-Compete Agreements Be Illegal?
Many employers force employees to sign non-compete agreements before they start work in order to protect them and their intellectual property. A non-compete is a legal agreement where you agree not to enter into or start a similar profession or trade in competition against your employer. This agreement has been around since before I was […]
ROI Nation: Why Your Entire Career Depends on Proving Yourself
Due to the poor economy, globalization and automation, corporations aren’t willing to take any hiring risks anymore and they are demanding more for their money. This is especially true because replacing you costs them a lot of money and time, from job advertising costs to training. Today, professionals have to constantly justify their worth to […]
My Speech at Cornell University on the Future of Careers
Here is a clip from my recent speech at Cornell University. I touched on some of my new material around workplace trends and the future of careers. You can expect a lot more new content this year since my new book is coming out this fall and I’ll be touring. Hire Dan Schawbel to speak […]