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Why you need a job description for each of your positions

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Have you been putting off creating job descriptions for your company?

Learn why they’re essential for hiring and managing, and access CareerOneStop’s free tool for creating customized descriptions.

Manufacturing careers: a whole new world

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You may have heard mention of manufacturing jobs in presidential campaign conversations. Here’s a timely look at some developments in this influential industry.

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10 skills to boost your paycheck

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You may have heard that learning new skills is a great way to advance in your career.

But what specific skills should you focus on?

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Labor laws protect vulnerable workers

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Did you know that everyone who works in the United States has the same workplace rights?

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4 resources for veterans starting businesses

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Thinking of putting your military experience to work in your own business?

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Workplace risk, workplace safety

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Have you ever felt unsafe in your work, or observed risky conditions in a workplace?

OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is the go-to source for improving, and reporting, unsafe work conditions in the United States.

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Do you need a license for that job?

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Did you know that nearly 30 percent of U.S. workers need a license to perform their job?

Learn more about licensing requirements in all 50 states.

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Find the certifications employers value the most

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Ready to boost your career?

Earning a certification is a great place to start.

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What is the minimum wage?

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Minimum wage in the United States: if the topic incites both your curiosity and confusion, read on for some facts, myth busters, and revelations.

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5 careers you can get with a degree in information security

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Thinking about an IT career? One of these cyber security fields may be right for you.

According to a report by Forbes.com, there were 209,000 vacancies of cyber security jobs heading into 2016.

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