You already have a job and you hate having to update your resume, why would you do it when you don’t need to? Resumes often get a groan because they can be tricky things to create. How are you supposed to condense your work and education into such a tiny space? How are you supposed to...
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The Job Certifications and Programs That Result in Rewarding Careers
The New York Times reported on the difference between the salaries of those who have four-year degrees and those who don’t. Their conclusion? There’s not much difference in salary, but there is a huge difference in the amount of debt that students owe when they choose to pursue a four-year degree. With the threat of...
Switching Careers or Going Back to Work? How to Explain Gaps in Employment on Your Resume
More than 60% of U.S. adults have considered returning to school to resume their education. And yet, many decide that the risks of leaving employment for further study are simply too high. However, the days of jobs for life are over. Nowadays, the average worker spends around four years at each employer. People chop and...
How to Become Qualified For Today’s Top Skilled Trade Jobs
Are you looking for a job with no luck or stuck in a job you hate? If you’re not working your dream job, you may not have the skills relevant for many of the in-demand positions that need to be filled. If you’ve been applying for jobs and not hearing back, you know exactly what...
The Complete Guide for Single Moms Going Back to School
In today’s world, it can be tough to stay on top of bills, responsibilities, and personal happiness. As a single mother, you have a lot on your plate. You keep struggling to make ends meet. It’s an unfortunate truth that research seems to be stacked against single moms in the United States. For instance, one...
Ready for Something New? Define Your Next Career Move with These Tips
The New Year is fast approaching, and now is the perfect time to take inventory of your goals for the upcoming year. Do you hope to take a family vacation, drop a few pounds, or pay off a car? For many people, the New Year offers the chance to pursue another goal: a career move. The...
Top 10 Signs It’s Time to Make a Career Change
Our careers are a huge part of our lives and they take up a lot of our time. The average person spends around 92,000 hours of their life working. With so much time spent at work, it’s important that we actually enjoy the work we do. There’s nothing worse than dreading your work day and...
Top 10 Resume Mistakes You Didn’t Realize You’re Making
Creating a strong resume is one of the keys to getting a great job. No matter how impressive you might be in person, you’ll never land an interview if what they see on paper is a mess. But how can you know if your resume is good or not? You’ve come to the right place...
Why Trade Schools Are a Smart Choice for Your Future
Would you rather sit behind a desk all day or pursue a career in a trade where you can gain valuable skills, enjoy your work, and potentially enter the workforce sooner? The decision is straightforward for many, but some may feel uncertain, especially when high schools emphasize four-year colleges. If you’re still deciding, here are...
Looking for a Career Change? These 8 Things Could be Holding You Back
Do you really want to go through life hating your career? A staggering 70% of American workers are bored with their jobs. Think about that for a moment. The vast majority of working Americans are just going through the motions. That isn’t any way to live. But if you’ve got goals and are looking...