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  • Future of the Retail Industry: How Retail Workers Can Prepare

    Future of the Retail Industry: How Retail Workers Can Prepare

    9/16/2021

    Retail workers experienced a very difficult 2020. As the doors of non-essential retailers shuttered, workers in this sector had no choice but to go home. Let's look at the impact of COVID-19 on this industry!
  • 7 Retail Management Skills Hiring Managers Struggle to Find?

    7 Retail Management Skills Hiring Managers Struggle to Find?

    9/15/2022

    So, you want to be a retail manager? You are going to need these seven skills if you want to be successful.
  • Retail Industry and COVID: What is The Jobs Outlook for Small Businesses?

    Retail Industry and COVID: What is The Jobs Outlook for Small Businesses?

    9/9/2021

    Retail is a huge sector of the Washington, D.C. metro area's economy, and small businesses play an important role. How did small retailers in the D.C. area performed before and during COVID-19? Read on to learn more!!
  • Retail Industry and COVID: What is The Jobs Outlook Large Businesses?

    Retail Industry and COVID: What is The Jobs Outlook Large Businesses?

    9/23/2021

    The retail industry plays a significant role in the D.C. area economy. Let us take a look at how the big retail players in the D.C. area have performed before and during the pandemic!!!
  • 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.
  • The 4 Worst Industries for Job Security

    The 4 Worst Industries for Job Security

    5/24/2023

    Are you worried about job security in uncertain times? Explore the four worst industries for job security, based on current trends and economic conditions. From manufacturing to journalism, find out which career paths to be cautious of, and learn how to make informed decisions about your future e...
  • 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
  • Essential Skills Architect and Design Professionals Will Need in a Post-Pandemic World

    Essential Skills Architect and Design Professionals Will Need in a Post-Pandemic World

    12/2/2021

    The architect and design sector look like its future may see a huge transformation post pandemic. Let's look at the new or additional skills architects and design professionals will need in a post-pandemic world.
  • Looking for Seasonal Work? How to Land a Job for the Holidays.

    Looking for Seasonal Work? How to Land a Job for the Holidays.

    11/3/2019

    For many industries, the holiday season is the busiest, most important time of the year, so employers seek temp staff to see them through. It’s an excellent opportunity to bolster your resume and try something new or earn some extra cash. Here’s what you need to know to prepare for the seasonal j...
  • What We Learned About The Job Market In 2018

    What We Learned About The Job Market In 2018

    12/17/2018

    Believe it or not, 2019 is just around the corner. Before we welcome in a new year, let’s take a moment to look back at what we learned about the job market in 2018 and make some predictions about which trends will continue in the coming months.
  • Why It's OK To Fail

    Why It's OK To Fail

    12/14/2015

    Sometimes it's ok to fail. Learn why.
  • Top Part-Time Job Options During the Pandemic

    Top Part-Time Job Options During the Pandemic

    9/1/2020

    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.
  • 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.
  • Jobseeker Advantages During the Great Resignation Era

    Jobseeker Advantages During the Great Resignation Era

    8/30/2022

    In the past year, 72 million Americans left their jobs. Here are three reasons you might want to join the Great Resignation.
  • Hybrid work: If you’re not experimenting, you’re failing

    Hybrid work: If you’re not experimenting, you’re failing

    3/22/2022

    Here is the new reality of today’s world of work: Companies need to experiment with flexible work arrangements or risk losing employees to the companies that do.
  • 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.
  • How to Effectively Network on Social Platforms

    How to Effectively Network on Social Platforms

    11/23/2020

    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.
  • Is It Bad Form To Pursue a Promotion During a Pandemic?

    Is It Bad Form To Pursue a Promotion During a Pandemic?

    8/31/2020

    Professionally, your 2020 was off to an awesome start. You were on track to achieve your goals and get promoted. ? Is it insensitive to ask for a promotion during a pandemic?
  • 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
  • Make New Hires Your New Year’s Resolution

    Make New Hires Your New Year’s Resolution

    1/2/2019

    Few tasks are as time- and energy-consuming as the recruiting process. According to a 2017 study by the Society of Human Resource Management, each new hire costs your company $4,425 on average—and the recruiting process typically takes 42 days to complete. Given the reality of tight budgets and t...
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