The Trident blog shares information and tips with topics ranging from online learning success to career development.
Advances in digital communication have made it easier for colleagues to stay in touch, which has led to a steady growth of telecommuters. Remote work comprises a wide variety of situations, like professionals who spend a lion’s share of their time on the road and those who work 100% out of a home office.
Readtime: 2 Minutes Continue ReadingOn Wednesday, March 29th we're hosting our second virtual career fair. For those of you wondering what you can expect at this event, we sat down with the Director of Trident's Center for Career Planning and Workforce Strategies, Tanya White-Earnest.
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingDr. Priscilla Okunji is a tenure track Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences at Howard University in Washington, DC. She earned a Ph.D. in Health Sciences from Trident in 2010, and has been part of Howard’s faculty since then.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingWhen an employer extends an offer to you, they often expect you to negotiate. Be sure you are prepared for this important step in the job search process. Here are 5 great tools to help you prepare for salary negotiation, and if you're still looking for a job, these tools can help you with that too.
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingTrident University International (Trident) today announced that Dr. Keyonda Smith, an Instructional Designer at the University, will present at the 10th annual International Conference on E-Learning in the Workplace.
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingDr. Vincent Havrilko is an Air Force civilian serving the 366th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 366th Mission Support Group, 366th Fighter Wing, Air Combat Command at Mountain Home AFB in Idaho. He served for 22 years in the Air Force, retiring as a Master Sergeant.
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingNow that you've perfected your resume, it's time to begin your job search. One of the best ways to find the ideal position is by conducting research on prospective employers BEFORE submitting your application.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingOrganizational politics, according to Reference.com, “is the process of using an informal network to gain power and accomplish tasks to meet a person's wants or needs. Organizational politics may be a positive practice when the greater good of the company is affected.
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingTrident helped me to fulfill my educational goals and dreams, teaching me that if I plot my goals and take things in stride I will accomplish anything. I’ve also strengthened my professional skills, which helps me to understand better what coworkers expect and how to work as a team.
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingEric Sessions, Jr. is a U.S. Naval Commissioned Officer, and in this capacity he has been selected by the President of the United States to serve indefinitely as an Information Professional Leader anywhere in the realms of acquisitions, project management, afloat communications systems, joint expeditionary communications planning, and cyber defense capacities.
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