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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.  […]

Job Versus Career: What’s the Difference?

2020-09-29T12:07:09-04:00General Job Search Advice, Job Efficiency, Networking, Part-time & Side-Gigs, Resources for Job Seekers|

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? […]

Why LinkedIn is So Important to your Career?

2020-09-22T13:27:09-04:00General Job Search Advice, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers|

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?

2020-09-17T13:15:33-04:00General Job Search Advice, General News|

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. […]

How to Handle Multiple Job Offers

2020-09-08T11:48:44-04:00General Job Search Advice, Resources for Job Seekers|

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

2020-09-08T10:43:08-04:00Uncategorized|

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: […]

Different Types of Business Leadership

2020-08-27T09:43:29-04:00Uncategorized|

There are many different types of leadership styles that are used for different reasons. Depending on the industry you are in, type of work your company does, how many employees there are, these are just a couple examples to use various styles of leadership or combine types together. Ultimately, as humans, we are always trying to figure out the best way to go about your daily lives. Figuring out what type of leadership styles suits you best or the best type that you react to can entail help your work ethic, job performance, and happiness.  Leaders who can change their [...]

Starting a New Job During the Pandemic

2020-08-20T11:48:07-04:00Behind the Scenes, Job Efficiency, Pandemic|

Hiring may have stopped or slowed down for some companies because of the global pandemic. With unemployment at an all time high, you may have been furloughed or laid off. Although hiring has slowed in some industries, companies are still filling positions. After your job search, you may be one of the lucky ones fortunate enough to begin a new job. […]

Cover Letter Tips and Tricks

2020-08-20T08:47:36-04:00Acing the Interview, Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, General News, Resumes & Cover Letters|

Cover letters are meant to enhance the job seekers application. By taking your time to really generate a cover letter, it may help your chances of being hired. Here are some tips below: […]

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