Q: I’m in high school and love learning, but I have no idea what I should do after I graduate. Any advice on where to start? I’ve always wanted to be a doctor, but reality set in when I looked … Read More
The world of work is increasingly complex these days while also increasing in opportunity. There are no longer linear career paths or one-size-fits-all solutions (if there ever was). But our typical career decision-making processes are based ancient strategies. We learn … Read More
Do you have a skill that has become a passion? Whether it is playing a musical instrument, gardening, or writing poetry, you can use that skill to help make a difference in the world. Anita Shrestha of Kathmandu, Nepal, uses … Read More
Q: After four years of level one tech support (I am currently a Lead), it is time for me to find a new challenge, but the next level doesn’t meet my needs. How can I find openings that build on … Read More
What would you do if you were a whiz on the computer, a political commentator, and believed that the treatment of feral cats could be improved by providing innovative treatments and educating the globe about the cats’ plight? One option … Read More
When you’re looking for work or trying to change careers, you may have come across a common challenge: demotivation! Rejections, radio silence, tedious cover letters, and awkward interviews can break even the strongest heart. So what do you do? Many … Read More
Six Must-Have Personality Traits By Andrea Payme For over 15 years, I owned and operated The Purple House Backpacker Hostel in David City, Panama. And almost every day during those 15 years, at least one guest would come up to … Read More
People who want to make an difference in the world have often been underserved by career guidance. Our values and our idealism have been scorned as naive while anxious family members have pushed us towards financial security rather than meaning … Read More
’Tis the season to make resolutions! Now that we’ve made it to 2018, have you taken stock of what you want to accomplish this year? Is there a career-related goal in there somewhere? If so, I have some tricks up … Read More
I still remember the isolation and loneliness of my last major job search. I had just gotten back from the Peace Corps so I was facing culture shock, AND financial insecurity, AND long, unstructured days where it was just me … Read More