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Tips for When You’re Between Jobs
Being out of work might quickly turn into a dull routine, perhaps tinged with worry about your financial situation. In the same way that feeling challenged and invigorated at your job can have a positive impact on your mood and your productivity, developing a positive mentality and a healthy routine can also help while you’re…
Read MoreChanging Careers – Strategies for Success
Moving from one job to another is not a new trend invented by millennials. In fact, the generation of those millennials’ parents — born in the latter years of the baby boom — held an average of 12.3 jobs from ages 18 to 52, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Historically, people who…
Read MoreGetting Unstuck at Work
If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck at work or that you’re not making any progress, you are not alone. In fact, according to Forbes, two-thirds of U.S. employees feel disengaged at work. What this means is staggering. With a U.S. labor force of 164.6 million in February 2020, before the pandemic, that’s nearly 110…
Read MoreFifty Great Jobs – Good Pay Without a Bachelors Degree
Finding a job without a bachelors degree that pays well is getting harder, according to U.S. News & World Report. But there are plenty of relatively high-paying careers available, including jobs that don’t require a bachelor’s degree, and some only a high-school diploma. Candidates with two-year associate degrees, postsecondary non-degree certificates, and other degrees do…
Read MoreWinning Strategies for Switching Jobs
With millions of jobs affected by the global pandemic, you may have been forced to contemplate a career change. The thought of changing careers, however, can be overwhelming. Fear of the unknown could be holding you back from taking action. As creatures of habit, we tend to maintain the status quo for as long as…
Read MoreLanding a Great Job When You’re Over 50
If you’re over 50 and are thinking about finding a new job or changing your career, you may have some apprehension. You may be worried about being seen as “overqualified” based on your years of experience or that you’re “not a good fit” if you worked in a different field. The good news is that…
Read MoreThe 10 Key Tips for Job Offer Negotiation
You’ve been applying, waiting and hoping. Now you finally have a response. They want to hire you! But then you read the rest of the message and discover that something important is missing. Maybe the salary is too low. Maybe there is not enough vacation time. Whatever it is, you are now in an extremely…
Read MoreBiggest Resume Mistakes
No matter how qualified you are for a job, you can’t score a great job without the right resume. Your resume is often the first chance you have to make a great impression on a potential employer, which is why it is so important to craft your resume to showcase your experience, skills, and fitness…
Read More5 Ways You Can Make Money While You Look for a Job
When you are out of work and your unemployment benefits have ended, the money in your bank account may quickly disappear. Since you still need to eat, pay bills, fund transportation to get to interviews and pay for the internet and data that you use in order to apply for jobs, it is necessary to…
Read MoreHow To Job Search Like A Pro
Whether you’re between jobs or looking for a better position, searching for employment can be a challenge. That said, there are numerous tools at your disposal to help make the process easier. With a little dedication and persistence, you could turn a daunting task into a great opportunity to advance your career. Here are some…
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