The U.S. economy is experiencing a nationwide labor shortage in skilled trades. Many employers are struggling to fill these roles due to a wave of retirements among experienced workers and a declining interest in trade careers. This shift has created a significant opportunity for those seeking stable and potentially lucrative careers. Unlike traditional four-year colleges,...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of October 2019, the average Baby Boomer has held 12.3 jobs between the ages of 18 and 52. However, now as Baby Boomers age, they tended to hold on to their jobs for a longer period of time. While there are no statistics on whether or not...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
