Is a new job on your list of goals for the new year?
With the economy looking up and the holiday season in the rearview mirror, many companies are ready to ramp up hiring this month.
Category: Career changers
Top 10 career-boosting certificates
Is 2016 going to be the year you take that next step in your career?
Whether you have a high-school diploma or an advanced degree—or anything in between—earning a certificate is one of the best ways to boost your career.
Top 10 in-demand IT skills
It’s the third annual Computer Science Education Week, a national call to action promoting computer science education and computer careers.
It’s a terrific opportunity for kids to learn about and expand their computer sills—but gaining those skills isn’t just for kids.
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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.
Jobs on the decline: Watch for narrowing job openings
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Posted in Career changers, Career counselors, Entry-level workers, Students, Uncategorized
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.
Top 10 jobs for work-life balance
Seeking some balance between work and your personal life?
Check out the results of this survey of employees in hundreds of fields—and see which jobs they ranked highest for their sense of work-life balance.
I scheduled an informational interview . . . now what?
An informational interview—a meeting with someone in your profession or industry of choice—is a great way to learn more about a career, decide if a particular field might be right for you, or even find job leads.
Find out what to do to make the most of this opportunity.
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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.
Check out CareerOneStop’s new app
Looking for career, training, or job info on the go?
CareerOneStop has collected six of its most popular career, job, and training tools into one free app—now available for Android or iPhone.
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Check out CareerOneStop’s Business Finder
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Posted in Businesses and employers, Career changers, Career counselors, Entry-level workers, Job seekers, Uncategorized
Interested in researching businesses, employers, or industries in your area?
The Business Finder is a great place to start.