Ed4Career Blog | Category: Career Training

Certifications Can Lead to Advanced Opportunities

By Kris Powers | March 29th 2019

Career Development

Career training courses that lead to certification opportunities can provide learners with a less expensive alternative to traditional degree programs. These courses and certifications can also provide a faster pathway to career advancement.


4 Steps Closer to a Career You'll Love

By Kris Powers | March 20th 2019

Chalkboard drawing of business professional

Do you dread going to work every day? Does something feel “off” in your current job? Here are four strategies that’ll help you decide if it’s just a "slump" or if it's time to pursue a different career.


How Gender Impacts the Job Search

By Kris Powers | March 7th 2019

Row of male and female job seekers

By only applying for positions for which they feel they meet 100% of the qualifications; are women taking themselves out of the running for jobs they may have gotten otherwise?


Planning for a Successful Career Change

By Kris Powers | January 9th 2019

Image of job seekers with the words "career change" at their feet

It’s estimated that the average person will change jobs 10 to 15 times (with an average of 12 job changes) during his or her career. Some of these job changes may be out of necessity (company downsizing, etc.), others by choice. Armed with this knowledge, you can take steps to plan for career changes in your working life.


30 Questions to Help You Reach your Goals in 2019

By Kris Powers | December 12th 2018

Board with sticky notes reading "who", "what", "when", "where", "when"

As you go about setting goals for the upcoming year; it’s important to take time to reflect on the past year (or more) and take stock of where you are and where you want to be.


10 Meaningful Gifts on Any Budget

By Kris Powers | December 6th 2018

Smiling woman holding wrapped gift

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone. If you have run out of gift ideas for your loved ones, we’ve gathered great suggestions for you – some of which don’t even cost a dime!


How to Choose the Right Online Course

By Kris Powers | November 28th 2018

Professional businessman at a a laptop

You’ve made the decision to sign up for an online course. But with thousands to choose from, how do you select the right one to help you meet your needs?


National Career Development Month

By Kris Powers | November 14th 2018

Woman in front of computer with "improvement" written on the screen

Career development is an ongoing process that forms an individual’s work identity. It begins when, as a child, you notice that grownups have many different jobs; policemen, doctors, retail workers, teachers, etc. and continues as you grow and discover other types of occupations through observation, exploration or education.


Make Time for Career Training

By Kris Powers | November 7th 2018

Student holding alarm clock

Have you considered training for a new career but are concerned about finding the time to fit learning into your schedule? If you already have other commitments (job, family, home, etc.), even thinking about finding the time to go to school can create a sense of panic! Before you put your dreams aside, take a deep breath and explore various ways to “find time” in your day for learning.


You May be Good, but What if You Could be Better?

By Kris Powers | October 31st 2018

A young businesswoman showing growth on a chart

You may be good at what you do, but what if you could be better? You’ve come to a point of familiarity in your job. You pretty much know what to expect day in and day out. You know your tasks, and you handle them well. So, what’s next?