Everyone knows that college is a time to find yourself and decide what you want to do in your life. 80% of university students change their major at least once during this time in their lives. Reading this, you may be filled with validation- it’s a beautiful thing, after all, when young people find the...
As of January 2020, according to CNN, every year, an estimated 40% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. These resolutions range from losing weight to quitting smoking and many other admirable things. However, while everyone has different resolutions, most of them fail. Most people tend to fall back into old habits and give up on...
You’re all done with your necessary training and are ready to start applying for jobs in the HVAC field. Before you can start putting in applications, you’re going to need to create your resume. It’s the necessary first step to getting into any workforce. It shows the employer what you can do and gives them...
Your cover letter can either cause your reader to yawn or it can give the hiring manager a glimpse into why you are the perfect candidate. Cover letter information isn’t just a repetition of your resume. It should expand on the details of your resume and highlight your greatest achievements and outline your career journey. So,...
We all go through our own struggles, and we all handle these struggles in our own ways. But sometimes we need help to get us through, no matter how successful we may be in other areas of our lives. Reading about celebrities who used to have drug problems and successfully came out the other side...
The question is bound to run through your mind at some point: “should I go back to school?” It’s difficult to answer, seeing as everyone you talk to will have a different opinion about whether they went to college or not. Whether you are someone who tried college out and decided to revisit it or...
Born in Yuba City, Geeta Brown is the middle of five children, with two older twin sisters and two younger sisters. Her mother was an immigrant from India, and her father’s side had been in California only a few generations longer. Her father was originally a farmer in Northern California but had suffered some significant...
Going to college is an exciting time in anyone’s life, but it also represents a huge financial commitment. The average cost of college in the US was $20,770 for in-state public universities, $40,940 for out-of-state public universities, and $46,950 for private universities each year. Of course, most people don’t just have that type of money...
The economy is currently experiencing a nationwide labor shortage of skilled jobs. Employers are finding it tough to fill these gaps for many reasons. The biggest reason is that their skilled labor is retiring en masse. Baby boomers that decided to work into their 70s are unable or unwilling to continue working to the bone....
According to the BLS, as of November 2019, Job prospects for electricians are expected to rise by 10% between now and 2028. This is faster than the national average for all occupations. If you have ever considered working as an electrician, now may be the perfect time to get started. If you have good hand-eye...
