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Adapting to the New Job Market—Skills, AI, and Remote Work Trends
Remote work. Before the pandemic, there were a handful of fully remote positions...
amy Leighton
Jun 242 min read
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How Your Peers Can Help You After a Federal Layoff
When you go through this, it’s best if you can turn to others for some support. What can you expect to gain...
Amy Leighton
May 262 min read
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Making a Plan After a Federal Job Layoff
You spent so much time passing their security clearances, background checks, and long hiring processes only to be let go before you wanted to leave. What do you do now?
Amy Leighton
May 202 min read
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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...
Amy Leighton
Jun 18, 20242 min read
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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
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How to Implement the Job Search Plan You've Created
It’s critical to have a plan in place when you do something as important as a job search. Securing the right job can change your life, so...
Amy Leighton
Dec 29, 20212 min read
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Promoted! Setting Goals for Getting Ahead at Work
You’ve been in your job for a couple of years now and have only seen a few people get promoted. If this is the case, you’re probably...
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Jan 26, 20212 min read
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Setting Networking Goals for 2021
Networking is a crucial part of securing new job opportunities. It may seem like a simple process—you just attend a meeting and talk to...
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Jan 19, 20212 min read
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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 12, 20212 min read
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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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Jan 6, 20212 min read
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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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Oct 28, 20202 min read
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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 30, 20202 min read
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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 23, 20202 min read
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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 16, 20202 min read
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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 12, 20202 min read
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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 8, 20202 min read
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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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Sep 2, 20202 min read
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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 25, 20202 min read
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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 18, 20202 min read
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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 12, 20202 min read
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