Career Articles & Resources
How to Leverage Transferable Skills In Your Job Search
by Guest Author, Frankie Wallace Are you considering a career change or embarking on a job search to find your first “real” job? Highlighting your transferable skills in your resume, cover letter, and interview is essential if you want the best chance at landing your next role. But what exactly are transferable skills? Definition of…
Read MoreWhy Now is the Best Time to Start Your Career in the Logistics Sector
by Guest Author, Lucy Wyndham Economics research firms report that nearly 31% of grocery products in American stores were out of stock in recent weeks. Clearly, current events are putting tremendous pressure on global supply chains that are already suffering a shortage of drivers. Indeed, everyone from food delivery to freight companies are looking for drivers, making…
Read MoreIs Embellishing Expected on a Resume?
by Guest Author, Samantha Nolan Dear Sam: It seems when I read the resumes of my friends and colleagues, they consistently claim accomplishments that seem exceptionally impressive and make me question the strength of my resume. Is it normal to embellish on a resume and stretch the truth to make yourself sound like a stronger…
Read MoreJob Search Success Strategies If You’re Over 50
by Guest Author, Robin Ryan “I read about all the labor shortages, and hear that other colleagues are landing new, high-paying jobs, so why can’t I get one?” asked Cathy, a director in her late 50s. “I think it’s because of age discrimination. My resume gets recruiters to call, and they set up the…
Read MoreFast-Growing Careers for Remote Jobs in 2021
Looking for remote jobs in 2021? Remote jobs are becoming a new way of life in 2021. Many professionals enjoy the freedom of working wherever they want while earning a good income and it is good for the company as well because it lowers overhead and other costs. Related: 10 Best Remote Work Practices To…
Read MoreWriting a Time Management Action Plan for Remote Teams
As more people have to adjust to remote work, managers need to ensure team efficiency. “How?” you ask. The answer lies in a time management action plan. Poor time management can build up stress and tension while your team hectically tries to keep it together and meet the deadline. Don’t let this happen. Write an…
Read MoreResume Tricks to Get Past Artificial Intelligence
Resume tricks and strategies to get past ATS and AI technology. We came across a really helpful article for resume tricks in the New York Times recently titles, Résumé-Writing Tips to Help You Get Past the A.I. Gatekeepers and we wanted to share. We often get asked, “Why Aren’t I Getting Responses to My Resume?”…
Read MoreMen: Is Nursing Your Next Career?
Guest author: Julia Merrill, owner of Befriend Your Doc If you were asked to picture a nurse, you’d probably imagine a woman. For the last several centuries, nursing has been a predominantly female field. However, this stereotype holds us all back. There is nothing that makes men any less capable of being an amazing nurse.…
Read MoreWhat’s Keeping You From Changing Careers?
When you find yourself stuck in a job that isn’t fulfilling it can be challenging to take the leap into changing careers. Here are some of the ways you might be holding yourself back. Internal Blocks to Changing Careers If you’ve ever thought, “It’s all in my head.” that may be true, but it doesn’t…
Read MoreThe Best Career Books to Read During Quarantine
Looking for some good career books to read? Time at home gives us time to reflect. For many, this time at home is time away from our jobs. Still others may face the loss of a job when the world goes back to work after this time in quarantine. Why not use this time to…
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