Career Discussions
How To Explain Employment Termination During a Job Search
by Guest Author, Miles Oliver It is hard to be terminated from a job, but it is often even more difficult to explain why you were terminated during a future job interview. If an interviewing manager asks you about what happened, it can be easy to quickly get defensive or try to make up stories…
Read MoreAvoiding a bad boss – and joining the right team
by Guest Author, Rachel Loock When interviewing for a new job, remember that you’re assessing the company and the team you’ll be working with as much as they’re interviewing you. Start by researching the company and key players through their website, LinkedIn, online news articles and databases. But while online sources can be helpful, the…
Read MoreOver 50 and looking for a job? Here’s what you need to know about age and work
by Guest Author, Cheryl Winokur Munk With the bear market hitting retirement portfolios hard, bonds performing as poorly as stocks, and inflation raging, what seemed like a sure retirement income may be more of a pipe dream for many older Americans who had left the workforce, or planned to soon retire. The economic situation is…
Read MoreAs Technology Evolves, Scientist Jobs Are In Demand
by Guest Author, Lucy Wyndham There is a huge demand for scientists from employers across the country. Scientist jobs are at the top. Even the absolute top jobs – in the federal administration – are going unfilled, as the New York Times highlights, with the labor market facing an absolute dearth of scientists looking to…
Read More3 GOOD Reasons to Turn Down a Job Offer
Sometimes you need to turn down a job offer. It happens. It’s usually not an easy decision, but many things need to be considered when making this decision. This article explores 3 good reasons to turn down a job offer. They aren’t about salary, location, or title – so what are they? #1. You aren’t…
Read MoreFacts about the 2022 Job Market – and one lie
Are things starting to feel a little bit more normal? It’s hard to tell, isn’t it? Well, one thing for sure is that we have a strong 2022 job market. It seems employers are still having a hard time finding good quality candidates. So now is your time! This article goes over four facts of…
Read MoreNon-Mechanic Careers For Car Fanatics
by Guest Author, Lucy Wyndham According to the Center for Automotive Research, the automobile industry directly employs over 1.7 million people in the United States. If you are currently choosing a career or looking into a career change, this may be an industry to look into. But what if you love cars, but are not a mechanical…
Read MoreContinuing Your Professional Development In Healthcare: A Complete Guide
by guest author, Grace Murphy Are you looking to increase your professional development in healthcare? Here are some great ways you can do that. It is essential for healthcare professionals to maintain and develop their professional knowledge and skills. There are plenty of new medical innovations and guidelines which need to be considered. In order…
Read MoreDevelop Your Niche to Develop Your Confidence
by guest author, Frankie Wallace How it Helps in a Job Search Niche skill-building isn’t limiting at all. In fact, it can lead to substantial growth in not just technical skills but in how you feel about yourself and what you bring to a company’s table. Developing your niche not only enables you to land…
Read MoreLearn a Second Language for Your Career
by guest author, Frankie Wallace No matter what age you are, it is never too late to learn a second language. In addition to gaining the ability to meet new people and expand your mind, becoming fluent in a foreign language is a great way to find a job either at home or internationally in…
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