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.
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, to starting your own business, to how to be a valuable employee, you can find career advice and the resources I use here.
Job hunting is a long and frustrating process. The trouble is, some people make finding a job much harder for themselves than it needs to be. Regardless of whether you’re looking for your first job, stuck in a job you hate, have recently become unemployed, or are looking for a career change, even the savviest of job seekers are bound …
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Your career takes up approximately a third of your life. Not having a clear career path or being unhappy with the one you’ve chosen can make life much more stressful and unfulfilling. Career counseling can help you overcome these challenges by helping you find a job that aligns with your interests, values, goals, and financial needs. What is Career Counseling? …
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In a perfect world, you’d wake up every day and live the life of your dreams. Unfortunately, however, this is easier said than done. Sometimes, you need the support of a professional, such as a life coach, to achieve your unique goals and figure out what you should do with your life. From young professionals to leading athletes, people from …
Many people are interested in becoming a freelancer these days, and it makes sense when you think about the possibilities and freedoms. For example: You have a flexible schedule that you can dictate. Now you can work from home or wherever you like Your earning potential is up to you and more in your control You do not have a …
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You’ve been thinking about starting a side hustle for some time now, but how do you know what are the best side hustles for you to choose from? There are literally hundreds of ways to make extra money. You could start a blog, start babysitting or sell your unused household items at a garage sale. Or try any of these …
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There are plenty of reasons to want to start a new side hustle or start your own small business. It can be a great way to make extra money, pay off debt, survive financially while you’re unemployed, invest in your future, or completely replace your full-time job. Starting a business and working for yourself can give you more control and …
When you’re looking for a new job, you probably search job sites to find current opportunities online. Just as when an employer is looking to hire, they typically advertise the job vacancy online. Most job sites are free for us job seekers to use, but employers often have to pay to post their jobs on these websites. This usually isn’t …
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That’s right. Your doctor spent at least 11 years in post-secondary education to be in a position to take care of you. She probably puts in 50 to 60 hours a week or more on the job. And yet, if she doesn’t have an active side hustle, she’s probably been thinking about starting one. Tens of thousands of U.S. physicians …
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Becoming a lawyer takes years of hard work and dedication. Many aspiring lawyers have an idea of what their ideal career path looks like. Some people prefer working for existing companies and do not wish to open their own firm, while others spend years thinking about when and how to open their own practice. Anyone who wishes to open their …
Upgrading your job skills and learning something new is always a great idea. With our current reality, taking advantage of free skills training is something that everyone can benefit from. If you’ve been laid off or are out of work, training courses look great on your resume and can help you become a stronger candidate for certain roles. If you …
The following is a guest post from Martin of Studenomics, where he tries to make personal finance fun since you have enough to stress about. You can click here to check out the wide range of content on everything from student loans to getting paid to drink coffee. “I got fired. I’m screwed. I have nobody here to help me.” …
Did You Lose Your Job During This Pandemic? Read This ASAP! Read More »
Society makes it seem like getting a job is an easy and straight-forward process. You go to school, get a job, and spend the next 40-50 years working your way up within the company before you retire. The reality for most of us, however, is much different. Finding a good job is a struggle, let alone finding the career path …
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Millions of people are currently unemployed thanks to the global pandemic. While many keep talking about life “returning to normal” once this over, things may never go back to how they were – especially when it comes to the job market. No one knows what will happen next or what the long-term effects will be. But we do know that …
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Do you jump out of bed each morning with a smile on your face, excitedly anticipating the work-day ahead of you? Or do you lay there as your alarm goes off, seriously contemplating just rolling over and going back to sleep, thinking “I hate my job, anyway. So what if I get fired?” Hopefully your answer is closer to the …
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When it comes to job hunting, I was shocked to learn that most recruiters and hiring managers only give your resume a 6-second glance test before they decide to accept or reject your application. Yes, only 6 seconds. 6 seconds is not a long time by any means. It’s probably taken you about 6 seconds to read this far. So …
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