Whether seeking a part time job or executive position, job hunting can drain even the most ambitious person. At some stage everyone has been searching for a job and the monotony of trawling through craigslist or the dejection of rebuttals is not too fondly remembered. From drawing up a resume to attending interviews the entire [...]

Let’s face it: The class of 2009 has it tough. Graduates about to enter the workplace are doing so in the shadow of one of the biggest financial crises modern society has ever faced. According to Sara Murray of the Wall Street Journal “Even those who land jobs will likely suffer lower wages for a [...]

Everyone has a pipe dream. Whether it is artist or astronaut, young people are being taught that in today’s modern society almost anything is attainable. Aspirations to be a rock star, actor or pro athlete are becoming increasingly prosaic as young people are expanding their ambitions. Today’s youth recognize that a career is not merely [...]

We all remember the classic mentoring relationship. Senior workers would take junior workers under their wing and guide them throughout their careers. Today, people rarely stay at jobs long enough to be a mentor or mentee. Therefore, Kathy E. Kram and Monica C. Higgins from The Wall Street Journal proposed a solution [...]

Everyone of this generation will forever be haunted by the word “recession.” The phrase has become a ubiquitous and defining expression of our generation. The recession has damaged many people’s respect for their government and exposed extreme corruption, souring people’s views on the global financial institution. The colossal impact of the recession means that is [...]

So, classes have started again and you might be feeling in a lull after taking time off over summer. Never fear, here at Top-Colleges we are here to provide you with tips and advice on how to get the most out of your degree. College is no walk in the park; it requires hard work [...]

We live in a society that is obsessed with commodity and success. From childhood we are taught that we can do and achieve anything and are constantly assured that success is within our grasp if we work hard enough. As we get older professional success becomes a defining aspiration of adulthood. It motivates us to [...]

One year can make a lot of difference. Around this same time last year, the energy and manufacturing sectors were booming, but this summer has witness a huge growth in a few other fields. Thanks to the recession, many states are relying on consistently solid job industries, such as health care and education, to bolster [...]