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  • D.C.'s Hospitality and Tourism Industry and COVID: Where Do Medium-Sized Businesses Stand?

    D.C.'s Hospitality and Tourism Industry and COVID: Where Do Medium-Sized Businesses Stand?

    5/12/2021

    Let us take a look at how mid-sized hospitality companies have performed before, during, and what they will likely look like after the pandemic.
  • D.C.’s Healthcare Industry and COVID-19: What Career Opportunities Remain at Mid-Size Healthcare Businesses?

    D.C.’s Healthcare Industry and COVID-19: What Career Opportunities Remain at Mid-Size Healthcare ...

    8/19/2021

    Medium-size businesses such as dialysis clinics, urgent care, and surgical centers have become a common part of the healthcare landscape. What does the future hold for this industry? Let us take a look!
  • D.C.’s Healthcare Industry and COVID-19: What Career Opportunities Remain at Small Practices and Businesses?

    D.C.’s Healthcare Industry and COVID-19: What Career Opportunities Remain at Small Practices and ...

    8/12/2021

    When COVID-19 stay-at-home orders hit in spring 2020, the punch packed a wallop that forced some segments of the healthcare industry to the mat. Read on to see how healthcare is recovering!
  • Signs It’s Time to Change Industries

    Signs It’s Time to Change Industries

    6/21/2021

    No industry is perfect. Even those who seem to have a particularly cool job have days when they would rather do pretty much anything else. Read on for signs that it may be time switch.
  • 5 Industries Teachers Will Love

    5 Industries Teachers Will Love

    9/30/2021

    Teaching is arguably one of the most challenging careers out there. But what if you’re already a teacher who is looking for a career outside the classroom? Read on to learn how to transition!
  • Top Industries in D.C. Hiring Right Now

    Top Industries in D.C. Hiring Right Now

    8/21/2019

    Washington, D.C. is a region booming with career opportunities. Here's a look at the top industries in DC hiring right now.
  • Top 5 Industries That Are Virtually Recession-Proof

    Top 5 Industries That Are Virtually Recession-Proof

    4/28/2020

    After years of consistent economic growth, we may be facing the downturn of another recession. In March 2020, more than 10 million Americans filed for unemployment
  • 5 Industries that Will Let You Work from Home

    5 Industries that Will Let You Work from Home

    11/11/2019

    The reality is, working from home doesn’t have to be something you just dream about. There are more remote/telecommuting jobs now than ever before, and opportunities are available in just about every field of work you can think of. So, whether you’re searching for your first job or looking to cha...
  • 4 Ways to Shift Industries without Taking a Step Backward

    4 Ways to Shift Industries without Taking a Step Backward

    9/8/2022

    So, you are looking to change industries but do not want to sacrifice the experience you already have? Here are some ways to get started on something new…without taking two steps back.
  • An Industry’s Comeback: Service and Hospitality Jobs See Unprecedented Wage Growth

    An Industry’s Comeback: Service and Hospitality Jobs See Unprecedented Wage Growth

    9/27/2021

    If you’ve ever considered dipping your toe into the service industry, now is the moment you have been waiting for. The service industry suddenly finds itself one of the hottest job markets around.
  • Job Search Your New Year’s Resolution? These Industries Are Hiring In 2019

    Job Search Your New Year’s Resolution? These Industries Are Hiring In 2019

    12/9/2018

    Looking to switch careers or return to the job market? Now is the perfect time to make a job search your New Year’s resolution. But before you start, know it won’t be the same old search in 2019.
  • The Jobs Outlook for Small D.C. Media and Communications Businesses before, during, and after the Pandemic

    The Jobs Outlook for Small D.C. Media and Communications Businesses before, during, and after the...

    6/24/2021

    Media and communications organizations have always been naturally drawn to D.C. due to the hefty presence of political leaders and high-profile events. Read on to see how it was impacted by the pandemic.
  • Taking Your Tech Skills to Healthcare

    Taking Your Tech Skills to Healthcare

    5/15/2015

    If you have been working in technology you probably already have heard there is a high demand for IT professionals. As organizations steadily become more digitized, skilled technical employees are needed to fill a variety of roles. Healthcare is one industry looking to add IT talents.
  • Should I Halt My Job Search During Turbulent Times?

    Should I Halt My Job Search During Turbulent Times?

    4/9/2020

    Any job search will have its arduous moments. Those could be the hours submitting applications, self-doubt over your qualifications, or that perfect offer you came this close to landing.
  • How to Stay Current in Your Career Well after College

    How to Stay Current in Your Career Well after College

    3/2/2020

    Even after you've graduated and landed your dream job, your work isn't done. Many things can happen along the way on your career path. Your company may go out of business, downsize, or your job skills could begin to become obsolete.
  • Skills Legal Service Providers Will Need in a Post-Pandemic World

    Skills Legal Service Providers Will Need in a Post-Pandemic World

    12/16/2021

    Once the pandemic became a reality, legal services initially came to a screeching halt. Going forward, people providing legal services will need to acquire, nurture, and hone different skills. Read on to learn more!
  • What Does It Mean When You Find Out Your Job Is Considered "Non-essential"?

    What Does It Mean When You Find Out Your Job Is Considered "Non-essential"?

    4/16/2020

    When the announcement came that all non-essential employees would either be working from home, or just waiting at home for coronavirus to abate, a lot of people had to face the truth....Click to read the truth
  • 5 Qualities to Look for When Seeking a Work Mentor

    5 Qualities to Look for When Seeking a Work Mentor

    9/18/2019

    Great mentors have wisdom in abundance. But just because someone knows the ins and outs of your industry, doesn't necessarily mean he or she is the person from whom you can learn the most. So what makes a good mentor?
  • Do Internships Really Matter on Resumes or are They Just a Way to Get Your Foot in the Door?

    Do Internships Really Matter on Resumes or are They Just a Way to Get Your Foot in the Door?

    3/20/2017

    Internships have become an unspoken requirement of a college education. How important is it to showcase them on your resume though? Read more.
  • Transitioning to a New Career When You're Over 55

    Transitioning to a New Career When You're Over 55

    7/20/2020

    As a 55+ worker, the workplace dynamic was different when you started your career. It was common for people to retire after a career with one employer in one industry. Since then the game has changed.
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