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New-Collar Workers and the Future of Skills-Based Hiring
The hiring landscape has definitely changed over the last few decades. In previous years, college degrees were emphasized and required...
Amy Leighton
Nov 21, 20222 min read


Why Employers Look for Good Problem-Solvers
The majority of organizations value employees who can solve problems well. Regardless of your job position, being able to solve problems...
Amy Leighton
Aug 18, 20225 min read


Using Mindfulness to Have a Half-Full Outlook in Your Job Search
Many jobseekers think that the first step in searching for a new job is to update their resume. Actually, the first thing the job seeker...
Amy Leighton
Aug 3, 20222 min read


Overcoming Your Job Search Fears by Changing Your Mindset
There you are—sitting at your current job and unhappy either with your job duties or your work environment. Or, you find yourself in...
Amy Leighton
Jul 13, 20223 min read


How to Become Career Independent
As we enter the month of July and celebrate Independence Day, we can’t help but consider what the word “independence” means. When you’re...
Amy Leighton
Jul 5, 20223 min read


How Parents Can Support Their First-Time Job Seeker (Emotional Support)
The current job market presents a number of hurdles to first-time job seekers, many of whom appear unable to begin their professions...
Amy Leighton
Jun 1, 20223 min read


How Not To Sound Like A Jerk When Talking About Yourself Professionally
They say the world is in the hands of hustlers, but if you're one of those great and skilled hustlers – how can you talk about your...
Amy Leighton
May 25, 20223 min read


How Issues Affecting the 2022 Elections Affect Available Jobs
The 2022 midterm elections have the ability to make a big impact on the United States political landscape, especially in the areas of...
Amy Leighton
Mar 15, 202230 min read


How Current Events Affect Your Mindset When Looking for a Job
Finding that perfect job that would suit you is already a challenge in itself. When you add the effects of a pandemic to the equation, it...
Amy Leighton
Mar 8, 20223 min read


Using a Vision Board to Reach Your Career Goals for 2022
Vision boards are a handy visual for bringing your dreams to life, and you can use them to achieve your career goals too. They are put...
Amy Leighton
Feb 22, 20222 min read


How to Stay Positive When You’re Not Getting Called for Job Interviews
An extended job search with no fruits for your labor can be very frustrating. Consistently sending out resumes in response to job...
Amy Leighton
Feb 15, 20222 min read


The Difference Between a Fixed and Growth Work Mindset
Every person has a different way of viewing the world, and this also translates into how they perceive work and searching for a new job....
Amy Leighton
Feb 8, 20222 min read


Seeking a Promotion and When It’s Time to Look for a New Job
Not giving up is usually seen as a virtuous quality. But sometimes with a job, it’s better to cut your losses and find something that...
Amy Leighton
Dec 1, 20212 min read
Asking for a Promotion: When and How Often?
Many employees set goals for themselves to climb the ladder at work. If you’re not automatically given more responsibility and a title...
Amy Leighton
Nov 24, 20212 min read
How to Prove to Your Employer You’re Ready to Be Promoted
It’s human nature to want to grow and improve ourselves, and It’s common to want the same in our careers. To grow in many companies, that...
Amy Leighton
Nov 17, 20212 min read
Why You Should Ask for a Promotion at Work
For most people, moving up the ladder is part of their ultimate career goals. Perhaps you’re considering if it might be a good time to...
Amy Leighton
Nov 10, 20212 min read


Different Types of Job Promotions
Company employees get excited about the possibility of a job promotion. In fact, it’s one of the reasons they work so hard to impress...
Amy Leighton
Nov 3, 20212 min read


Tips for Appearing Professional During Your Job Interview
When you’re interviewing for a new job, you never know what little thing you do or say will make you stand out among the competition. As...
Amy Leighton
Apr 26, 20212 min read


Five Tips to Prepare You for Your Next Job Interview
Just about everyone gets nervous before an interview. It’s likely the unknowns that stress us out more than anything. What kind of...
Amy Leighton
Apr 12, 20212 min read


The Best Ways to Become an Effective Networker
Networking is about connecting people for mutual benefit. The highly social likely find it invigorating while the shy might dread the...
Amy Leighton
Mar 15, 20212 min read
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