Tag Archives: Career Development
Young Innovators Bringing the Diaspora ‘Face2Face’ with Africa
Sandra Appiah and Isaac Boateng envision a unified Pan-African community
Sandra Appiah and Isaac Boateng, co-founders of Face2Face magazine, have turned negative life experiences into…
By Janell Hazelwood
25 to Life: How to Conquer the Quarter Life Crisis
Use this strategy to combat the inevitably scary transition
Damian Barr, author of Get It Together: A Guide To Surviving Your Quarter-Life Crisis, offers…
By Jamie Harrison
Green-Eyed Killer: 3 Ways Jealousy Can Stifle Career Growth
Author and career coach Demetria Lucas details how to manage insecurities
Career coach and author Demetria Lucas details why letting the green-eyed monster win in the…
By Courtney Connley
4 Things to Consider Before Pursuing an Advanced Degree
Career coach details key issues to ensure you make the right decision
In a 5-part series “Grad School vs. The School of Life,” we explore issues of…
By Jamie Harrison
Mission Possible: Working With a Strategic Purpose Can Mean Greater Job Satisfaction
Media vet gives strategy on infusing passion in professional path
Having a mission gives your work purpose, one that goes beyond the organization you serve.…
By James Walker
Millennial Edition: 4 Things You Should Never Say to Your Boss
Your manager might be cool, but remember to remain professional
Applying the old adage, “Think before you speak,” can prevent Hurricane Katrina-like damage from happening…
By Jamie Harrison
Career Booster: 4 Ways To Increase Your Profile for Prime Positioning
Dynamic ways to make yourself marketable in your industry
In order to stand out among the pack, you must be someone people won’t forget.…
By Sasha King
Jobless Blues: 8 Coping Tactics for the Newly Unemployed
Acknowledge the challenges then get back into the saddle
With many companies still conducting layoffs, bouncing back from becoming unemployed can be difficult. Here’s…
By Sasha King
Constantly Changing Gigs? Here’s Why You Should Set Some Roots
Making changes is fine, but frequent moves can hinder advancement
While changing jobs may not necessarily be bad for young workers, doing so too frequently…
By Jamie Harrison
A Diminishing Legacy: Postal Job Cuts Threaten Black Middle Class
Budget cuts lead to more economic challenges for minority workers
U.S. Postal Service having eliminated 168,000 jobs since 2006. More cuts are expected, meaning more…
