Written by: Melanie Bryant, Director of Education Soft Skills: The Key to a Successful Career Many students think the secret to a successful career is in mastering the technical skills specific to their industry, but the truth is that employers are more interested in whether or not a potential employee has the necessary soft skills…
Written by: Lyn Stageland, Instructor, Professional Business Systems Department The First Time Entrepreneur’s Guide to Starting a Business You earned your degree and an impressive set of skills along the way. Now you’re interested in starting a business and building something you are passionate about pursuing, but before you can get started, there are several…
Guest blog by the LinkedIn Careers Team Roadmap to Job Search Success with LinkedIn LinkedIn helps job-seekers navigate successful paths to their dream jobs through exploration tools and mentorship. Explore All Your Possibilities A big challenge facing job seekers is knowing what types of jobs to search for — or even which ones exist. Enter…
How to Succeed in Business by the Professional Business Systems Department at Laurus College Laurus College can open the doors to a successful career in business. Whether you’re interested in working for an established company or launching your own enterprise, an Associate Degree in Professional Business Systems can help you achieve your goals. Follow these…
Most people are familiar with the story of how Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak launched the world famous Apple computer from a garage in the 1970s, but few understand what it took to get from there to Silicon Valley. With an AA degree from Laurus College in Professional Business Systems, Information Technologies (IT) and Network…
3 Hot Careers for Business Students by the Professional Business Systems Department at Laurus College Completing the Professional Business Systems Associate Degree at Laurus College gives you the skills and confidence to succeed in today’s workforce and the opportunity to work in a career that matches your goals while building on your experience. With focused…
Tips for a Successful Freelancing Career by the Professional Business Systems Department at Laurus College If you’ve ever dreamed of working from home, then you might be interested in working as a freelancer. While it’s true that you’ll avoid the morning commute and even have the option of working in your pajamas, a successful freelancing…