Career & Education

Whether summer flew by and you can’t believe it’s already back-to-school time, or the last couple months felt like an eternity as you balanced kids on summer break with all of your other commitments, one thing is for sure: there’s no time like the present to prepare yourself, your home and your kids for a successful school year ahead.

After a long day at work, you finally get in your car only to find yourself starting to drift off into thinking how amazing your life may be at a new job. Maybe it’s more money. Or a less demanding boss. Or less politics and drama.

LinkedIn is a powerful tool, not just for job hunting but for building up your personal brand, reputation and network. The platform hosts 590 million users, 154 million of which are from the US. (1)

Choosing the right college is one of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime. And it’s not an exact formula to simply land on the right answer.

As the back-to-school stretch officially kicks off, it can be challenging to transition from summer-mode back into study-mode. After all, you may be daydreaming you are still out on the lake, enjoying those late night summer bonfires with friends or still reminiscing about that fun family vacation.

Whether you are graduating from college this year or you’ve been in the workforce for many years, it’s always a good idea to keep a pulse on your personal priorities as well as employment trends in order to set yourself up for success and find fulfillment in your career, both now and in the future.

Whether you are entering college, considering an advanced degree or have kids getting ready to submit their college applications, there are so many different factors that should be considered in the process.