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Jan 12, 2021
2 min

Setting Goals for the New Year When Looking for a New Job

January 1 of each year propels us to set resolutions. Whether it’s to get in shape or start a new diet, the new year has a built-in...

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Jan 6, 2021
2 min

Setting 2021 Career Goals

The year 2020 certainly has shaken up most of everyone’s life. And for many, it’s changed the path of their careers, either due to a...

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Oct 28, 2020
2 min

Three Ways to Make Your Resume Stand Out

It seems like whatever industry you’re in, there are never enough hours in the day or resources available to get all your work done....

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Sep 30, 2020
2 min

How to Research a New Career Before Making a Change

If you’re unhappy in your current job, or you find yourself with no choice but to look for a new career, there are some steps you can...

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Sep 23, 2020
2 min

Networking for a New Job Like a Pro

New job opportunities are sometimes found just by word of mouth. This is where networking comes in handy. Networking can be done...

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Sep 16, 2020
2 min

Five Important Soft Skills to Demonstrate to Employers While Job Hunting

Soft skills are not as easily measured or quantified, but they still important to employers as you are job hunting. They include...

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Sep 12, 2020
2 min

Three Tips for Changing Careers in Your 20s

At first thought, it may seem unusual to make a career change in your 20s. After all, didn’t you just get started in your career? That...

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Sep 8, 2020
2 min

How to Start a Career in a Field You Have No Experience In

With so many career options available today, wanting to make a career change is pretty common. What is less common is trying to switch...

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Sep 2, 2020
2 min

Three Difficult Things About Changing Careers

The idea of changing careers is appealing to many. In the distant past, it was common for employees (usually men as women didn’t have...

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Aug 25, 2020
2 min

Three Reasons Why We Work (Other Than Making an Income)

The fact that people work to make money seems obvious. Most people need some kind of income to survive. But, we also work for other less...

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Aug 18, 2020
2 min

Soft Skills that Can Help Minorities Find STEM Jobs in Today’s Workforce

Job markets like those in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) are notorious for having a low number of minorities...

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Aug 12, 2020
2 min

How to Develop Your Soft Skill Set Over 50

Soft skills are the less tangible and measurable qualities we bring to a job. Employers are starting to look at them more often as they...

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Aug 5, 2020
2 min

How Soft Skills Are Used in the Job Search

When you have a job and do it well, it obviously takes lots of different skills sets. When we first think of skills, we may think of...

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Jul 22, 2020
2 min

Using Your Resume to Clarify to an Employer What Kind of Job You Want

A resume is a handy tool that can accomplish more than just listing your job experience. If you use it strategically, it can be a tool...

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Jul 1, 2020
2 min

Three Tips for Listing Soft Skills on Your Resume

Soft skills are the less tangible attributes we have in life and at work. They may include abilities to communicate well or the talent to...

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Jun 24, 2020
2 min

How Some Remote Opportunities Exclude Minorities

The coronavirus pandemic has caused many employees to need to work from home. Fortunately, with modern technology, many companies can...

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Jun 3, 2020
2 min

How to Use LinkedIn to Find a New Job During the Coronavirus Pandemic

LinkedIn is a powerful tool that is underutilized by many who use the platform. With over 130 million U.S. users alone, the number of...

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May 13, 2020
2 min

Types of Interviews You Might Encounter While Looking for a Job

As you go out into the world looking for a new job, there are several types of job interview techniques you may encounter. Before you...

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May 6, 2020
2 min

Creative Ways to Network During Social Distancing and the Coronavirus Pandemic

The coronavirus epidemic has created an interesting landscape for job hunting, and many people may now be out of a job and searching for...

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Apr 15, 2020
2 min

How to Update Your Resume During a Recession and After Coronavirus

Let’s face it, the coronavirus is adding many levels of uncertainty to most of our lives. Not the least of which is—will you have a job...

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