The first day of a new job is exciting. It’s kind of like the first day of the new school year: ripe with possibility, excitement and energy. You’re ready to take on new things, strut your stuff and shine. Then a few weeks, a couple of months or many years later, you realize something’s changed. [...]
Five Self-Promotion Strategies From Howard Stern
August 1, 2012 - Posted to Foundations for Success
7 Simple Steps for Adult Learners to Excel in the Classroom
July 18, 2012 - Posted to Foundations for Success
You’re not a kid anymore. And, truthfully, aren’t you glad? Besides the obvious perks of adulthood such as making your own decisions, being an adult affords you something special in the college classroom: autonomy. Studies show that as an adult student, you possess a greater sense of maturity along with your life experiences, making you [...]
Finishing Your College Degree: Got What It Takes?
June 20, 2012 - Posted to Foundations for Success
College interruptus. Definition A relatively common condition characterized by something getting in the way of finishing your college degree. Proof: According to the U.S. Department of Education, only 4 out of 6 young students at four-year institutions receive a degree within six years, while just 20% of those at two-year institutions graduate within three years. [...]
Rev Up Your Earning Power: Why a Degree is Still Worth It
April 25, 2012 - Posted to Foundations for Success
When 36-year old Melissa decided to finish her college degree, she assumed it would help her in the salary department—at least a little. Turns out, “a little” was far more than Melissa imagined. In fact, earning her bachelor’s degree nearly doubled her annual earnings. “I was shocked at the salary disparity between those with just [...]
Overcome the 5 Common Obstacles That Keep Adults From Finishing Their Degree
April 11, 2012 - Posted to Foundations for Success
If you’re an adult considering returning to college, you’re not alone. A large percentage of today’s higher learning landscape is made of adult learners who have gone back to college in order to earn or finish a degree. Maybe you started school in the past but weren’t able to finish. Or, maybe you’re thinking about [...]
8 Ways to Make Yourself More Recession-Proof
March 14, 2012 - Posted to Foundations for Success
High unemployment rates. A saturated workforce environment. The demise of lifetime job security. Enough of the gloom, doom and despair, already. In spite of the challenges of the last few years, plenty of people are succeeding at finding a job and surviving the current job market. Many, in fact, are thriving. You can, too. Here [...]
