There is no question that there has been a dynamic shift in the job market since 2020, with businesses quickly adapting to a new landscape. Many of the changes have been positive, but others have presented significant challenges, such as grads needing more soft skills and a reluctance to work on-site, requiring new methods...
READ MOREFamily, work, and studies: finding your balance
Most people struggle to balance family time, work, and academic life. Work demands create physical, mental, and emotional pressure. The little time one spends with family makes finding time for personal development difficult. Now and again, one must create a balance between work, family, and studies. There is always a need to prioritize certain...
READ MORETips for graduates getting into the corporate sector
These quick tips should hopefully help the soon to be, or already graduates working in the corporate sector over tips to ensure they are well aligned to reach their goals through their first employment opportunity. Being in Golden Key means being in a circle of connections and opportunities to bring you a basket of...
READ MOREIndecision: A subtle drain for millennials
Making decisions is something we do every day. It moves us forward in life; it sets the wheels in motion and allows us to get things done. While for some, making decisions on simple things is easy, for others, it can be difficult, especially for the millennial generation. Millennials have grown up in a...
READ MOREDemystifying academic conferences
For students balancing work, school, and personal life, taking on an additional project, like attending an academic conference, might sound too much. That said, conferences can be worth the extra effort. They afford networking and resume-building opportunities—not to mention you might meet your future employer there. But how do you know where to start?...
READ MOREThree pieces of advice to help you succeed in your career
I was first inducted into Golden Key in 1989. I was in my final year of college and preparing to enter the job market. In 2019, I was inducted again into Golden Key after finishing a master’s in education. In those thirty years, I worked in state government, the U.S. Federal government, a couple...
READ MORE4 things you should know about moving from being a graduate to an employee
As I write this article I am taken aback, thinking about a time when I had just graduated and looking forward to working and sharing the knowledge I have learned over my years of learning. There is a lot that I have had to learn and unlearn in the process of getting for work. ...
READ MOREWhat I learned from doing five internships
While navigating my six years of college, I had difficulty finding what lit my spark. I changed my major multiple times and stayed for two graduate degrees. Had it not been for the experiences alongside my classes, I’d still be lost. This includes Sales Hours with the Tom James Company, Location Planning Analysis with...
READ MOREThree reasons why you should work or study abroad at some point in your life
The philosopher-king Marcus Aurelius stated, “We should not say that I am an Athenian, or I am a Roman, but rather that I am a citizen of the Universe.” This idea, far ahead of its time, demonstrated an astonishing precognitive awareness of the importance of attaining a holistic global education and cosmopolitan philosophical inclination....
READ MOREEntering the world of work after graduating
Realistically, the world of work is competitive and demanding. Unfortunately, possessing the requirements that employers want from graduates can be a tedious process to getting hired. What can help? Mentorship Graduates network with industry experts who offer career advice, techniques for searching for a suitable job, interview tips, and strategies for adjusting to the...
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