Career Paths

5 life lessons you learned in college that will actually help your career

From the ins and outs of calculus derivatives to the historical timeline of the War of 1812, it seems like half of what you learn in school has no use once you leave the hallowed halls of university life. While you may be right in thinking that not everything you learn will directly apply to your future job, you’ve certainly some acquired some life lessons that’ll boost your job search and career.

How to recognize and tackle a quarter-life crisis

You’ve been so busy “keeping up with the Joneses” (or the Kardashians) that you’ve forgotten to focus on what makes you happy and how to make that happen. Now you're going through a quarter-life crisis. Here are Monster expert tips on how to spot—and overcome—an early-life crisis.

Shrink the wage gap with the highest-paying jobs for women

You know the facts: Women are not paid as much as men, even when doing the same jobs. According to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, women’s median weekly earnings for full-time work were $789 in 2018 compared with $973 for men. New research from Payscale provides some insight as to why: It found that women’s earnings peak much sooner than men’s. Perhaps part of the solution for women might be to choose a higher-paying career from the get-go.

Best jobs for water lovers

According to NASA, 16 of the 17 hottest years on record occurred since 2001. So it might be wise to explore a career path that either keeps you in close, cool proximity to water—or focuses your talents on preserving the stuff. From ocean jobs to freshwater farming, these 10 jobs are perfect for those who are happiest spending time on or near the water.

What you need to know about making a midlife career change

You’ve probably heard the mantra, “You’re never too old to do XYZ” a bunch of times, especially in reference to starting a new career. If you’re 50+, you may be wondering just how feasible a midlife career change really is when you’re closer to retirement than you are to your school years. The truth is launching a new career or going a vastly different job route in your later working years isn’t just possible—it’s also more common than you’d think.