Education, Distance Learning & Career Articles
Career Prospecting: the difference between a job and a career
You've graduated (or are about to) and the world is at your feet. The years of struggle are behind you and all the hard work is over. Or is it? In fact, the challenges of student life are just being replaced by the challenges of the working world.
Chances are that your first priority is to get a job. That's probably what most graduates think. But wouldn't it be better to launch your career than just get a job? So I can hear you asking, ... [more]
Choosing a Mentor
Mentoring is an effective way of guiding your career path, but selecting a mentor and creating a productive relationship isn't easy. And when you've got mounting projects and papers to write, who has time to commit? A little research and planning can go a long way. Before casting your net into the pool of potential mentors, consider what you want out of mentoring. Here's how:
Create Your Criteria
SuccessGood mentors don't necessarily have to be CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, but it is necessary ... [more]

