In recent years, many Americans have banded together to create jobs for military veterans. But there is still a lot of work to do, because while the unemployment rate for those coming out of the armed forces has dropped slightly, it was still at 9 percent as of last year, according to PBS.org. Military training […]
Every job is an important stepping stone in building a long, successful career. Potential employers look to your past managers for information about your work ethic, charisma, and professionalism. The importance of maintaining a solid relationship with your old business contacts cannot be overlooked, because it could mean the difference between whether or not you […]
Job-searching can be a difficult and nerve-wracking effort, especially if you have been out of the workforce for a period of time. Many people are unable to work for months or years due to parenting obligations, illness, layoffs and other circumstances. While you may be eager to regain your position in the workforce once the […]
The American economy is currently performing at a high level, and we’ve taken big steps in pulling the country out of the recession. As a worker, economic downturn is tough to deal with. Jobs seem to disappear out of thin air and all non-essential employees are subject to immediate termination at any given moment. However, […]
Landing an interview means you are qualified enough to succeed. Making an excellent first impression is a whole different story. Nailing an interview takes extensive practice and research, and the more interviews you attend, the more prepared you will be. Take a look through the following mistakes people commonly make on interviews. Being conscious of […]
New jobs are becoming more and more competitive. The internet has provided jobseekers with the necessary resources to research, find, and apply for jobs. When you are looking for work you need to make yourself stand out from the pack. Give your potential employer a great reason to remember you. If you start through making […]
Nowadays most information is stored electronically. This means bank accounts, credit card information, and even past transactions from retail stores. Some companies have massive pools of important data, and can’t let it fall into the wrong hands. If solid security measures are not enacted, then this information is vulnerable to hackers. Events like Heartbleed and […]
We’ve talked about job hunting tips in the past, but the process is constantly evolving, and you always want to put yourself in the best position to succeed. Over the past few months America has been experiencing significant job growth, and the unemployment rate has been steadily dropping. If you are in need of […]
