Career Blog

If you'll be a member of the Class of 2019, you're in luck when it comes to the job search. The outlook for 2019 college graduates is bright. According to a survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges, employers plan to hire 16.6 percent more new grads this year than they did in 2018...

Aside from the financial exchange, though, does helping employees with education costs help the company? The answer appears to be “yes.” Here’s why.

Any job search is demanding, but it’s extra stressful when going back to work after an extended absence. . You may be out of practice, but the skills and work ethic you’ve developed over the years remain intact. You simply need to remind yourself of this fact and find a way to promote your value ...

Have a phone interview scheduled? Your goal now is the same as any other interview: Make a good impression and convince the hiring manager that you will bring useful work and interpersonal skills to their company. However, phone interviews have special considerations you’ll need to be conscious o...

It can be difficult to keep up with what’s in and what’s out when it comes to formatting resumes. Discover which rules are still in favor by hiring managers—and which ones were so 2022.

Searching for a job is stressful. You put yourself out there to be judged by strangers, you deal with the sting of rejection, and unless you’re working, you’ll find your funds rapidly diminishing. It’s a rough time, and as a result, many people become depressed and begin living unhealthily. Don’t...

If your current job just isn’t cutting it, it may be time to look elsewhere. But take baby steps before leaving one dissatisfying job for another. Read on to see how!

No matter where you are in your career, learning how to effectively network on social media is an important skill to hone. The following tips can help you make sure social media works for you, not against you.

Hiring managers want you to know certain things before you apply. Learn them.

It’s not an easy decision to change careers from a technical field to teaching, where the personal satisfaction is likely to eclipse the monetary rewards.

No one says being the runner up is easy. But it helps if you know you gave it your best shot.

When you respond to a job posting, you can be almost certain your resume will be one of dozens received by the hiring manager. Before you hit "apply," follow this quick five-minute checklist to give your resume the best chance of success.

Every fall, hundreds of thousands of Americans apply for part-time and temporary work. Some do it to boost their income, others to pay down debt, or enjoy an extra-festive holiday season.

Lately, it feels like the only thing more difficult than hiring quality applicants is keeping quality employees. If you’re starting to notice a pattern of mis-hires, it’s time to revamp your interviewing practices to bring on more successful candidates. To help, we’re recounting the five worst hi...

Job searches can be incredibly stressful. Whether we’re burning through savings or pining for something different, our haste to end the search successfully can lead us to make some novice errors, like sending applications where we definitely don’t fit or coming across as mechanical in our interac...

You’re counting down the hours until 5 p.m., calling in sick, and living for the weekends. Before you take the drastic step of quitting your job or the even more drastic step of switching careers, take a step back. What needs to change: your job, your career—or something else?

You can’t expect everything you need in life to come from a job. Nor should you expect any job to be your career. Invest in pursuits for a fulfilling life outside your job (friends, family, health, hobbies, etc) and for a fulfilling career outside your current job (professional associations, writ...

Prepping for the Civil Service exam can be stressful, but here are a few tips to help you feel confident and prepared.

When attempting to find a high paying job, there are certainly things to avoid. But pointing out the strengths you’ve developed from your liberal arts degree?

These days, most industries have some opportunity to become “certified.” Before you start pursuing certification, make sure you understand what type of program you’re signing up for and how it can benefit you in the long run.