career advice

Tag

The Unspoken Rules Review: a Fantastic Book for Career Starters

January 18, 2023
/
Adulting, Career

I’m always a little hesitant to write book reviews because I feel like I can never do the work justice. But Gorick Ng’s The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right has been one of the most impactful...

Read More
By Jacques
/

How to Informational Interview Like a Pro

October 22, 2021
/
Career, Uncategorized

As someone early in your career, building your own network and gathering information is critical for opening doors. Knowing how to informational interview successfully can make a big difference.

Read More
By Jacques
/

How to Take Ownership of Your Life After College

October 8, 2021
/
Career, Meaning

The best thing about life in the “real world” is that nobody can tell you what to do. Or they can try, but they can’t make you do it. The hard part is that it’s up to you to take...

Read More
By Jacques
/

Former Student Orientation: 4 Keys for Life After College

August 21, 2021
/
Adulting, Career, Meaning

New students arrive on campus to hundreds of signs and advice to orient them to life in college. Life after college doesn't come with balloon arches or fight songs, but I hope this post can provide a few key practices to help get you oriented.

Read More
By Jacques
/

What Career Advice Would You Give to Your 22-Year-Old Self?

May 26, 2021
/
Adulting, Career, Meaning

I asked my personal and professional network this question yesterday: What is one lesson you've learned in your career that you wish you could tell your 22-year-old self? And wow, people had a lot to say! I received close to...

Read More
By Jacques
/

About Me

Jacques

Jacques is a story-teller and a connector. Since my own first years after graduation, I've been captivated by the questions of how how we build careers and make choices and meaning in our lives.

Newsletter

Subscribe to the Post-Grad Compass newsletter for the latest posts and information!

First Name

Email address

Leave this field empty if you're human:

Search for: