Life as a student can be difficult in many ways but one of the things most students really struggle with is finances. If you live at home with your parents while attending college, things can be strained financially. However, if you live in student accommodation it can be even worse as you have far more expenses. It is no wonder…
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2019 — A group of champion athletes and activists, led by the Women’s Sports Foundation, arrive on Capitol Hill today to celebrate the 33rd annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD), a national observance celebrating the extraordinary achievements of girls and women in sports. The 2019 NGWSD theme, Lead Her Forward, will honor the many ways that…
Change is inevitable. Accepting it–and learning to anticipate it–is not, and understanding that is a major mental hurdle for entrepreneurs as their businesses, customers and market shift over time. But you can actually train your brain to get better at handling change through some simple mental exercises, from imagining your company’s demise to learning how to meditate. It’s not always…
It’s easy to understand why saving for retirement isn’t a priority in your 20s — a decade when advancing your career, not planning for the end of it, seems more important. But youth is a huge advantage when it comes to building wealth for retirement because it gives you time to maximize the power of compound interest. With compounding, you can…
Do you dread networking? Here’s why it’s time to change your perspective. We get it — networking isn’t at the top of everyone’s to-do list. It can be time-consuming, downright awkward on occasion, and — depending on your personality — incredibly draining. However, there’s no denying the power a strong professional network can have over your career success. When it’s done well, networking…
There are a lot of experts out there who will say that to climb the corporate ladder you must build your “personal brand.” I’m going to let you in on a little secret —personal branding doesn’t have to be just for the 9-to-5 types. It’s about you. Embracing, not hiding from, the qualities that make you unique so that you stand out and…
Looking for jobs with tuition reimbursement? One of the best ways to pay for college is it find jobs with tuition reimbursement. This has never been more important than now, with college costs on the rise. The National Center for Education Statistics cites: for the 2014–15 academic year, average prices for undergraduate tuition, fees, room, and board to be $16,188…
Air France made history on Wednesday by announcing that Anne Rigail will become the company’s next CEO — making her the first woman to lead a major airline. Rigail currently serves as the company’s executive vice president for customers and has been with the French carrier for over 27 years, according to a statement. She will replace acting CEO Benjamin Smith,…
Now that you’ve crafted a great resume and used your connections, you’ve finally landed your dream interview. But how should you prepare? Sometimes it’s tough to know what to bring to your interview besides yourself. HC has got you cover with 15 things that you need to bring to an interview. 1. Directions. Email the person you’re interviewing with and ask where to park,…
Your weekends are precious — you’ll want to make the most of them. You’ve probably worked all week with one target in mind — getting to the weekend and then doing something useful with it! Yet often when you actually reach the weekend, it tends to fizzle out and not quite live up to your expectations. These tips should help…
