“You cannot predict what may happen in the workspace and in any particular industry,” said Edith Hamilton, a certified career development coach for executives and founder of NEXT New Growth. “Things ...

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What's the best way to plan your career path? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world. Answer by ...

Key Takeaways A padded cash cushion can reduce significant stress during a career gap.It’s okay to temporarily reduce 401(k) contributions, extra mortgage payments, and splurges.Model a longer pay gap ...

The importance of taking control of your career and accepting responsibility for your own career progression cannot be over-estimated. Developing a career plan is part of that responsibility.

I read a lot of books about writing. Truth be known, if I spent as much time writing as I do reading, I’d be writing my tenth book by now. (I suspect a few writers out there understand and empathize.) ...

As a trained scientist, I had a fantastic research mentor. We talked about my research project, which experiments to prioritize and what the data meant, and we even sometimes discussed personal things ...

In a previous piece, we discussed the importance of carving out time, establishing goals and using a variety of methods and tools to explore different careers. A key aspect of career exploration is ...

Planning for a career in the performing arts is not for the faint of heart. Rejection, luck, and struggle are often the only names in the game. Instead of simply going to school, applying for a job in ...