Finding the right career path can be a real challenge, no matter what stage in life you are at. Dream jobs can turn into nightmares, our interests and values can change, and unfortunately, lay-offs and job loss can happen and leave you unemployed.
My career path has led me to an Employment Center where my job is to help other people find success in their own careers! From applying for a new job, starting your own business, and being a valuable employee, you can find career advice and many free resources here.
Interpersonal skills are essential in our lives, but how many people think about their importance to the success of their careers? We depend on our interpersonal skills like effective speaking, active listening, respect, flexibility, and patience when interacting and creating connections. But interpersonal skills encompass a lot more than just socializing and getting along with …
STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. Women in STEM refers to women in these fields. This phrase comes up to represent women in traditionally male-dominated roles. Over time, women have made great strides to enter the STEM fields and build successful STEM careers. Yet, even though women comprise about 47% of the total …
Some companies receive thousands of applications for coveted positions, making writing an effective resume a critical step in any job search. The only way you will be granted an interview when there is a lot of competition is to make your application stand out from the masses. To do so, you must include your skills …
You might be polishing up your resume or just reviewing your own skillsets and how they relate to your current position, but knowing where your strengths (and weaknesses) lie is valuable knowledge. While most of us can rattle off what we can do within our job titles, understanding our abilities as hard skills vs. soft …
Finishing a master’s degree is a big deal. Countless hours spent tackling reading lists, group projects, and thesis research have finally come to fruition. On one hand, an end to tuition payments and assignments can be a big relief. On the other, figuring what to do after grad school can be daunting. Compared to navigating life …
Who doesn’t want a high-paying job? You’re spending most of your day working hard away from your family, and you want to be compensated well for it. You’ve probably seen the articles with lists of jobs that pay well. It’s full of doctors, lawyers, and software engineers, but what if that isn’t in the cards …
The importance of business relationships cannot be overemphasized. In fact, “who you know is more important than what you know” in business. A lot more important. That simple and innocent-looking advice is worth a million dollars. In fact, it should be written with fire across the sky or, better yet, be carved on your office …
Working from home is becoming more and more popular. Many legitimate work-from-home jobs will allow you to work from the comfort of your own home. Finding a job that will enable you to work from home gives you more flexibility for things like childcare, travel, and accommodating disabilities or other personal needs. In many ways, …
When you lose an employee, you’ll be faced with the prospect of hiring someone to fill the open position. You also need to know how to hire employees if you are opening a new business, or your business is growing and you need more help. This can feel a bit overwhelming when you consider that …
If you’ve ever searched for a job on Google, you’ve already seen Google for Jobs in action. Just like Google itself, it searches for job postings and shows you the best results all in one place. It gathers this information from some of the top job sites like ZipRecruiter, Monster, and LinkedIn and from various …
Employers use job advertisements to attract candidates to apply to their current job openings. But writing strong and effective job advertisements that accurately describe the position and entice potential candidates to apply can be tricky, though. As someone who has helped hundreds of businesses with their hiring needs by creating and marketing their job ads, …