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Employment gaps might feel like a big warning sign on your resume. Even if there’s a perfectly good reason for them, you know they’re there, the hiring manager knows they’re there and you know they’re going to ask about them. How can you explain them without over-sharing? Maybe you took a few months off to… Read more »
Learning new skills regularly is crucial to advance your career. For those that are working full-time or juggling multiple jobs, it can be tough to find time to think about your professional future. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to gain new skills and knowledge and to do so for free. Here are seven free… Read more »
If you work in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, you’ve surely been required to wear protective equipment on the job. But when it comes to personal protective equipment (or PPE) in the workplace – hard hats, goggles, boots – there are a lot of myths and a lot of confusion. People don’t always seem to… Read more »
Your resume is your primary marketing tool – the first thing employers see – so it’s important to make sure it tells the right story. You want it to describe a hardworking, experienced job seeker who’s eager for their next opportunity. Potential employers are looking for three things – you’re capable of the job; you… Read more »
You’re approaching the end of a job interview, and it’s your turn to ask questions. You want to demonstrate you’re thoughtful, you’ve researched the company and you’ve considered what it’d be like to work in this role. You don’t want to focus too much on yourself, nor do you want to ask the interviewer too… Read more »
Going to school and working at the same time? It’s not unheard of, but it sure is admirable! And a lot of times, it’s necessary. Tuition is expensive and you’ve got bills to pay, so it helps to have that money coming in. Many studies even suggest that students who are working actually earn better… Read more »
Punctuality is a sign of respect and professionalism and helps you stand out as a reliable and trustworthy. Even if you can slip by in your current job being a few minutes late here and there, it’s unlikely that behavior will allow you to be promoted to your next position. And it’s certainly not acceptable… Read more »
A lot of job seeking is done online, but job fairs are a great way to network, make first impressions and learn more about the companies who might be hiring. Face-to-face interactions are still a really important part of the job-search process. But job fairs can be a waste of your time if you’re not… Read more »
There are a lot of reasons you might need to work multiple jobs – paying off debt, saving for a house or preparing for retirement. It’s a huge challenge, but keeping your end goal in mind will make it easier. Eventually all that hard work pays off! Here are three tips to help you reduce… Read more »
Workplace safety is a top priority for any company. There’s too much at stake when considering that someone could get injured or equipment could be destroyed. As an employee, you need to make sure you’re taking precautions to ensure safety, and those precautions can start the night before. Here’s what you can do to make… Read more »