Do children still grow up dreaming of being an astronaut? What careers does the average 3-year old aspire to?
See the results of a survey conducted last month that asked children ages 1-10 what they want to be when they grow up.
Author: CareerOneStop
Solve the interview mystery
Everyone knows about the great mystery of interviewing that every job candidate wants to solve: How can I demonstrate that I am perfect for this job?
While your employer research and review of common interview questions are important, they aren’t enough. You need to go deeper.
Create your personal brand
Why take the time to develop a personal brand?
Besides helping you identify your personal strengths, having a brand can pull your resume to the top of the pile, make you shine in interviews, and leave your LinkedIn readers positively wowed.
Study up on Apprenticeship Week
Announcing the first annual National Apprenticeship Week, November 2-8!
Want to get paid to learn valuable job skills? Or recruit and retain a skilled, diverse workforce? Apprenticeship is on the rise.
Jobs on the decline: Watch for narrowing job openings
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Posted in Career changers, Career counselors, Entry-level workers, Students, Uncategorized
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Wondering whether openings in your field are narrowing down, or if you will find job openings after investing in a training program?
To chart your future, take a look at these jobs on the decline, and what factors may be behind the changes.
What’s next? Planning beyond high school for youth with disabilities
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Posted in Career counselors, Students, Uncategorized, Workers with disabilities
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Youth across the country developed a guide for youth with disabilities to explore their options after high school.
Learn more about Hitting The Open Road After High School: How to Choose Your Own Adventure to Success!
Pick college classes for impact
College students: questioning if you are in the right classes?
Parents: wondering how your student can best grow from the college experience?
Use this guidance to choose classes that will garner the greatest impact in the long run.
More facts to help choose a college: the expanded College Scorecard
The U.S. Department of Education’s new College Scorecard site shows details about students’ actual college costs, loan paybacks, earnings and more.
Can you afford to be a lawyer?
Have you dreamed of a career as a lawyer?
Experts caution there may be too few jobs for law school graduates, driving salaries down and making it harder for new lawyers to repay student loan debt.
Hiring employees with autism
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Posted in Businesses and employers, Career counselors, Workers with disabilities
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Unemployment and underemployment are high among adults with Austism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). If you are one of the employers missing out on the talents of this group, consider how your organization could benefit from their unique way of seeing the world.