Graduation season should be an exciting time, but for many 2020 graduates, celebrations and ceremonies have been replaced with feelings of fear and uncertainty. Is the career track you chose four years ago going to withstand this recent pandemic? When will companies start hiring again? When will it be safe to go to work? There are many questions, with very few answers. But even if your anticipated career track has changed course or your potential job leads have grinded to a halt, all hope is not lost.

Marketers today understand that most of their target audience is using some type of social media platform. Social media is a great way for people to connect with one another, and it also provides an opportunity for businesses to connect with their consumers. Marketers use different forms of social media marketing to advertise to their target markets. By using various social platforms, they can create partnerships with social media influencers, post engaging videos, and use strategic hashtags, among other things. For more on social media marketing, check out our latest infographic that covers some of the most popular social media advertising tactics.

Imagine you’re working hard on a project you believe in, and you are really enjoying the work. But the project reaches a critical inflection point, and you realize that it’s completely over budget, off schedule, and in danger of being branded a failure. Most of us have been there, and it is often unclear exactly what went wrong. That project was likely suffering from bad-project-management-itis, a very common phenomenon.

Selecting a major or concentration in college has a tremendous impact on your future. In addition to picking a field or industry that relates to your interests, you must also consider what potential job opportunities could open up based on your chosen coursework and training. And of course there is the question of salary. Between paying off student debt and meeting your cost-of-living expenses, you are likely hoping to land a job that will be well compensated.

Technology is not only changing the way we communicate; it is changing the way we learn. Whether you are working towards earning a degree or seeking professional development opportunities, taking online classes are a convenient and economical way to expand your skill set and pave the way for a long and successful career. Here are some reasons why online learning could be right for you.

In today’s competitive professional landscape, it is essential that you keep up with the latest trends in your field. Pursuing both certifications and certificates can help enhance your credibility within the industry, boost your salary, and possibly open up better job opportunities. But how do you know whether a certification or a certificate is right for you? The key is understanding the differences between the two and pinpointing which one will help you achieve your professional goals.