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  • Finance: Which Direction Should You Choose?

    Finance: Which Direction Should You Choose?

    5/7/2020

    You’ve always been fascinated by money—not in a greedy way, but in a strategic, “how do I make it grow?” kind of way.
  • Will Coronavirus Change the Way We Work?

    Will Coronavirus Change the Way We Work?

    5/7/2020

    Turbulent times bring radical change. The longer such times endure, the more habitual that change becomes. Likewise, how we react once the turbulence subsides depends largely on lessons learned and how we compensate for the crisis.
  • The Best-Paying Certifications for IT Professionals

    The Best-Paying Certifications for IT Professionals

    5/5/2020

    If you're looking to boost your paycheck, earning IT certifications is a great way to demonstrate your knowledge and expertise to employers.
  • How to Get the Most Out of Industry Events

    How to Get the Most Out of Industry Events

    4/30/2020

    Industry events are the business world’s equivalent of an amusement park vacation. They are pricey, time-consuming, and chockablock with crowds of people desperate to prove the experience isn’t a complete waste.
  • Starting a Job Search after Your Industry Has Been Devastated by COVID-19

    Starting a Job Search after Your Industry Has Been Devastated by COVID-19

    4/30/2020

    In what feels almost overnight, the coronavirus pandemic has devastated many industries. What do you do when one day you have a job and the next, it's gone?
  • 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
  • How to Actively Network While in Isolation

    How to Actively Network While in Isolation

    4/27/2020

    As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, industry events are being canceled and professional gatherings are prevented by isolation and shelter in place policies.
  • What Interview Questions to Ask if You Wish to Work for a Company with a Diverse Work Environment

    What Interview Questions to Ask if You Wish to Work for a Company with a Diverse Work Environment

    4/23/2020

    Company culture, and your place within it, can make or break a seemingly perfect position. Some people thrive on working collaboratively, others prefer workplaces that allow them to stick to themselves.
  • Getting the Most Out of Video Conference Software; When to Use It, Pro Tips

    Getting the Most Out of Video Conference Software; When to Use It, Pro Tips

    4/23/2020

    As those of us fortunate enough to still have jobs rely on video conferencing platforms for meetings, experts and fast-learning newbies offer tips on how to present yourself in these virtual settings.
  • How to Turn a Temporary Position into a Permanent Opportunity

    How to Turn a Temporary Position into a Permanent Opportunity

    4/21/2020

    In the gig economy, more and more companies are turning to temporary workers to fulfill staffing needs.
  • Juggling Roles When You're an Employee, Parent, and Teacher All at Once

    Juggling Roles When You're an Employee, Parent, and Teacher All at Once

    4/20/2020

    There is no playbook for this. Even veteran telecommuters are thrown by the new corona virus normal. Here are eight tips for coping when you’re suddenly an employee, parent, and teacher all at once.
  • 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
  • Navigating the Interview Process When It’s 100 Percent Remote

    Navigating the Interview Process When It’s 100 Percent Remote

    4/16/2020

    Remote interviews allow companies to interview candidates from anywhere and cut down on hassles—no more parking validation! No wonder they’ve become so popular.
  • Job Opportunities for People Displaced by the Coronavirus Pandemic

    Job Opportunities for People Displaced by the Coronavirus Pandemic

    4/14/2020

    As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, it's had a significant impact on millions of jobs. While we'd previously enjoyed a low unemployment rate and a job seekers' market, things have drastically changed in the last few weeks.
  • How to Explain a Toxic Work Environment During a Job Interview

    How to Explain a Toxic Work Environment During a Job Interview

    4/13/2020

    Sometimes quitting your job is the best answer. It should be your last resort, but there are times when a workplace is so toxic or detrimental to your health you simply must get out.
  • Safety/Wellness Tips When Your Company Can't (or Refuses to) Shut Down During a Pandemic

    Safety/Wellness Tips When Your Company Can't (or Refuses to) Shut Down During a Pandemic

    4/9/2020

    In the midst of massive closures during the COVID-19 pandemic, “essential” industries—think healthcare workers, police officers, transportation workers, bankers, food workers, call center operators, etc.
  • 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.
  • You Lost Your Job, Now What?

    You Lost Your Job, Now What?

    4/7/2020

    Is there anything more stressful in life than losing your job unexpectedly? Probably, but suddenly suffering such a huge blow while simultaneously being straddled with an overwhelming sense of financial uncertainty is enough to cause crippling levels of anxiety
  • How to Know if You Are Ready for A Leadership Role

    How to Know if You Are Ready for A Leadership Role

    4/6/2020

    At some point—if you view your work as a "career," not a "job"—you’ll get the itch for a new challenge. The answers to the following questions will help you reflect on your progress
  • How to Prepare for a Video Conference Interview When You’re Camera Shy

    How to Prepare for a Video Conference Interview When You’re Camera Shy

    4/2/2020

    Of all the different types of interviews, you might hear the video interview is the least nerve-wracking one—that is, unless you’re camera shy.
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