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Year in Review: Fastest Growing Industries of 2020

jobs2020-12-22T09:16:58-05:00General 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 [...]

Motivate Employees: 5 Things to Try

jobs2020-12-17T12:21:48-05:00Behind the Scenes, Job Efficiency, Motivation|

Motivated employees are the foundation of a company’s success. Finding ways to motivate your employees not only brings more success for the company but also makes the work environment much better. Employees cannot be fully engaged in their work, ready to tackle new challenges, and excited to do their job unless they are motivated. If you’ve noticed a plateau, downfall, or change in the work of your employees it could be a sign that they are lacking motivation. Many teams deal with a lack of motivation and it is not uncommon. There are many ways to solve the problem. Here’s [...]

Avoiding Employee Burnout During the Holidays

jobs2020-12-10T10:04:30-05:00Behind 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

jobs2020-12-03T09:50:16-05:00Behind 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. […]

Camaraderie at Work: Team building & Bonding

jobs2020-11-12T10:32:40-05:00Behind the Scenes, Job Efficiency, Motivation, Special Events|

A good work environment can lead to better work productivity! The way that a group of employees meshes together says a lot about a company. There are many ways to improve workplace camaraderie through team building and bonding activities. […]

Tips for Choosing the Best Job References

jobs2020-10-20T10:27:01-04:00Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, Resumes & Cover Letters|

If a company asks you for references, this should serve as an indicator that you are nearing the end of the application process. This event can also mean your chances of landing the job are very high, depending on your references. Hence, you want to receive the best references possible and seal the deal on your employment. […]

Gender – What It Means for the Workplace

jobs2020-10-01T12:00:12-04:00General 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

jobs2020-09-24T12:00:10-04:00General 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 [...]

What Should a College Student With No Experience Put on Their Resume?

jobs2020-09-17T13:15:33-04:00General 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. […]

Are Internships Worth It?

jobs2020-09-15T14:26:04-04:00General News, Internships|

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! […]