Year in Review: Fastest Growing Industries of 2020

2020-12-22T09:16:58-05:00General News, In the Community, Pandemic, Resources for Job Seekers|

2020 has been a whirlwind year. With the pandemic coming into play and demolishing the economy, many businesses faced brutal hardships or were forced to close their doors for good. However, certain businesses rose to success. This is represented by an increase in sales and customers, high levels of stock growth, and ongoing success. Some businesses achieved this by taking advantage of everyone being at home. Services that benefited people in the home were always welcomed so companies marketed with this in mind. Many of the companies that saw success in 2020 will continue to grow in 2021. Let’s take [...]

Avoiding Employee Burnout During the Holidays

2020-12-10T10:04:30-05:00Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, General News, How to Survive the '9-5', Job Efficiency, Motivation, Uncategorized|

The Holidays are a time full of joy, except at work. After a long 12 month work year, many employees are dragging themselves through these last few weeks before they get some well-earned time off.   This is understandable, especially as we reach the end of 2020 which was a whirlwind for all.  However, there is still work to be done so managers and HR staff need to be extra vigilant during this time.  On the other hand, stress and anxiety about deadlines that need to be met by the end of the year can also lead to employee burnout around this time.  […]

Building A Positive Company Image

2020-12-03T09:50:16-05:00Behind the Scenes, General News, Networking|

Corporate Image plays a huge role in a company’s success. The way people view a company and its products or services is what creates its image. Performance, media coverage, and activities can all impact people’s views. The reputation a company has within a market can attract new customers, shareholders, or business partners. That is why it’s so important to consistently be working to improve your companies image. […]

Internships: Why They’re So Important

2020-11-25T19:46:42-05:00General Job Search Advice, General News, Internships, Job Efficiency, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers|

It is common knowledge that internships are something everyone should do before entering an industry. The question, however, is why? Participating in an internship program is important for many reasons besides just gaining experience. Internships give employees the chance to build their network, practice theory, gain industry knowledge, have a competitive edge, and simply make money! Good internships also have dual benefits for the employee and the company. It is not a one-way street and can help with both career growth and company growth. […]

What makes a Job Desirable?

2020-10-22T10:09:36-04:00General Job Search Advice, General News, Job Efficiency, Resources for Job Seekers|

In today’s job market, offering the full package is necessary to attract top talent and the best potential employees. The full package includes way more than just salary. People want a job that is desirable besides just the weekly paycheck.  For some people this may mean paid vacations and solid insurance benefits. For others, an excellent Retirment plan could be at the top of their list. So with all these different factors, what exactly does make a job desirable? […]

Questions YOU Should Ask During an Interview

2020-10-13T09:55:56-04:00Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, General News, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers|

Interviews can be scary, but they should not feel like an interrogation session. Just like the interviewer has a ton of questions for you, you should have some questions you’d like to ask them. These should be questions that will help you to evaluate the position up for grabs. An interview is a two-way street. Not only do you need to convince the interviewer that you are a great fit, but they need to convince you that their company is also a great fit for you! […]

Gender – What It Means for the Workplace

2020-10-01T12:00:12-04:00General News, Resources for Job Seekers|

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.  […]

How the pandemic changed the job market and which industries flourished because of it

2020-09-24T12:00:10-04:00General News, In the Community, Pandemic|

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 [...]

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