Gender – What It Means for the Workplace
Male Domination versus Female Domination: Gender dominated fields. Although we hate to admit it, we all know they exist. The question is, how important is gender really? Will it sway your chances? How will you be affected if you are the minority gender? How else does gender impact the workplace? These are all valid questions and concerns when thinking about careers. […]
Job Versus Career: What’s the Difference?
According to the Dictionary: We have all heard the term job. By definition, it is a paid position of regular employment or a task or piece of work that is typically paid. We have also all heard the term career, which is by definition, an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with progression opportunities. So, with two clearly different definitions, why are the words used interchangeably more often than not? […]
How the pandemic changed the job market and which industries flourished because of it
The Effects: The ongoing pandemic has brought a lot of uncertainty to many companies and even industries as a whole. We went from having the best job market the country has seen in years, to now the worst. It has taken jobs from people, given jobs to people (yes, seriously), and changed the way people will work forever. While many swore that remote working would never work, it did-because it had too. Remote work has led to innovation, growth, and new ways of thinking. The Future: A remote-working world is the only one many have known for nearly six months now-and it will have a lasting effect. [...]
Why LinkedIn is So Important to your Career?
Everyone has been on, heard of, or simply looked at LinkedIn. Joining this platform is a step everybody knows is important when starting a career search-but why? It merges the functions of job search websites and personal profile websites, into one. It is ultimately an extension to your resume, while also acting as a virtual one. There may be a misconception that the platform is used by only those searching for jobs, however, many people from freelancers, to students, to employers and even the big shots such as Bill Gates have LinkedIn profiles. This makes it a powerful networking tool as well. […]
What Should a College Student With No Experience Put on Their Resume?
Applying to jobs but feeling overwhelmed by the requirements and qualifications within the job posting? Look at your resume and see how you marketed yourself. Besides adding the standard contact information, students may be lost on what’s next? You may not have much experience but organizing it with certain information will help you stand out when starting your job search despite your lack of work experience. […]
Are Internships Worth It?
For high school and college students, internships are always mentioned to them. “Completing an internship will help you stand out in the long run,” or “If you do this internship you will learn so much!” are just some things that may have been discussed regarding this topic. But as you think about doing an internship or not, you may wonder, is it really worth it? Some people think yes, while others disagree. Here is our take on it! […]
What Is More Important Than Salary?
Although salary can be the ultimate deciding factor, there are other factors to consider when accepting a job offer. We are going to dive into other key elements that people ponder over besides salary. […]
How to Handle Multiple Job Offers
Receiving multiple job offers can seem both exciting and overwhelming. You feel accomplished, yet you also feel torn. How do you make a choice? How do you make the right choice? What are components you can consider to assist you in making a decision at all? We have a few tips, check them out! […]
The Con’s of Working From Home
Even though most of the United States is working remote due to strict guidelines, people are beginning to get antsy because they want to know when they can return to their normal work setting. Some employees have figured out how to stay organized, but some are feeling the cons of work from home life. Here are some negatives we thought were the most important: […]
The Pro’s of Working From Home
Working from home? Yeah, most of the United States is but what are the pros of remote life? Here are some of our favorite key points: […]