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If you're looking to boost your paycheck, earning IT certifications is a great way to demonstrate your knowledge and expertise to employers.

Today, the economy is up, unemployment is down, politicians are bragging, and businesspeople are high-fiving. But what goes up…To recession-proof your career and prepare for the inevitable, consider these six tips.

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.

Years ago, job boards were the hot spot for job applicants to identify and apply for jobs online. After all, they’re easy to use, and anyone can do it from the comforts of home.

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...

Finding a job as a new graduate can sometimes be a scary prospect. You’ve got the whole world ahead of you, how do you gain a foothold? Read on for five things you should know before stepping out into the real world.

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...

There’s much to research and prepare for before any interview. Unfortunately, in a candidate’s desire to find a job, they’ll often snatch up any interview offered and try to rush the process through to the goal. Here are six things you should know before your interview and why.

You want to get a job in a different city or state, and you’re not quite sure how to go about navigating the interview process. While in many ways the out-of-town job hunt mirrors the local search, there are definitely curves in the road that need to be navigated differently. But don’t worry; we’...

Identifying the right candidate can be a frustrating and overwhelming process. You need to pinpoint an applicant who possesses the right technical skills, experience and knowledge. You’ll also want to find someone with the right soft skills—the personal attributes and innate skills that can’t be ...

As you're sitting at your computer sifting through resumes and cover letters a familiar name pops up on your screen. You recognize a former employee who wants to return and is looking to be interviewed for a position. Do you wonder whether or not you should consider it? If so, you're not alone.

How to optimize a job posting simply hasn’t been top-of-mind for many businesses, mainly because it hasn’t needed to be. Companies that want to make sure they make the cut can use a combination of smart keywords, savvy SEO, and solid writing to optimize job postings, drawing more attention and mo...

Is job-hopping a good way to go about advancing your career or does it become a liability? Realistically, it can be a little of both. Find out why..

If you're out of work, your job search may have you feeling a lot like a dusty castoff in the bargain bin. While you're probably a perfectly good candidate, it's easy to feel like your value is marked down simply by virtue of your joblessness.

 Even if you love your current work situation, the following will help you if you realize you no longer do.

If you’re between jobs, signing up with a staffing agency could be a smart way to gain experience, earn a paycheck, and potentially end up with a new permanent role.

Create powerful interactions with your recruiting candidates to become a marketing machine that separates you from the rest. Learn how.

Becoming a workplace mentor can be a fulfilling role. But it’s not for everyone. Discover how you can decline a mentorship without destroying relationships.

Doing the work to figure out the work you want, ensuring that your network understands your needs, developing an elevator pitch, and improving your resume are initiative-taking things to do.