As 2023 winds down, it’s a great time to set yourself up for career success in 2024. Whether you achieved most or all of your yearly goals, veered in an unplanned direction, or simply fell a bit short, you can wipe the slate clean and set your sights on what you can make happen in… Read More »
In the age of social media and online profiles, you might be tempted to wonder, “Is a traditional resume still necessary?” The resounding answer is a firm “yes.” Most hiring managers still expect you to submit a resume. This one to two-page document is your opportunity to showcase your career journey, the roles you’ve held,… Read More »
There are various options when you’re looking for a job and taking the next step in your career, including temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire positions. While there are good reasons for each option, if your goals include a permanent position with a greater chance of guaranteed benefits and an employer who will invest in you… Read More »
Landing a job interview is exciting – and at the same time, stressful. You can – and should – pat yourself on the back and celebrate making the first cut in a company’s hiring process. It’s a big, important step. Then, turn that stress into a positive thing. Follow a few tried-and-true tips so you’re… Read More »
Are you enthusiastic about pursuing a healthcare career that allows you to be hands-on in patient care, with less rigorous educational prerequisites than the traditional paths of becoming a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)? Or, perhaps you’re considering dipping your toes into the world of nursing with the potential for future… Read More »
“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” So said American entertainer Milton Berle, whose iconic career spanned eight decades. Now, there was a guy who knew how to get ahead! Advancing in your career is an ongoing process, whether you’re seeking a new role or looking for growth in your current one. You lay the… Read More »
When Sally Field won the Academy Award for Best Actress for in a movie called Places in the Heart, she concluded her acceptance speech with these straight-from- the heart words, “You like me! Right now! You really like me!” A job interview is a lot like that moment. You’re there because a prospective employer really… Read More »
Temporary work – regardless of the season – can have numerous benefits as you boost your earning potential and your career. Fall is no exception, especially as many businesses are staffing up for the holiday season and ensuing new year. The advantages of working temporary jobs include: Strengthening your resume: Temping enables you to learn… Read More »
Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” (Singer Dolly Parton) Had Dolly written those words into a song, it would likely have been a huge hit, maybe even better, ironically, than 9 to 5, the fun ballad with a not-so-fun message: all work and no play. Beyond the… Read More »
When you’re traveling somewhere new, chances are you need a GPS to ensure you get there successfully and on time. Or, you can go old school and use a map … but the point is, you probably don’t want to just hit the road and play it by ear. Not if you have a specific,… Read More »