What kind of job could you get that pays well, but won’t take much extra training? A new study by Mathematica Policy Research just made the answer easier to find.
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Flexible schedules for work-life balance
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For employers recruiting talent, and employees seeking a sustainable work-life blend, consider what flexibility could look like in your workplace
Differentiating a nontraditional career path
Nontraditional careers, tailored to individual needs and based on more than one source of income, are increasingly appealing.
Guest author Ron Elsdon elaborates in his book How to Build a Nontraditional Career Path: Embracing Economic Disruption
Giving performance feedback
Performance reviews, and employee feedback in general, can be fraught with anxiety, misunderstanding and poor communication.
With so many opportunities to go wrong, managers and supervisors need clear direction to get it right.
Networking? Start using social media!
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Even though networking is a very effective job search method, it can be daunting to pick up the phone or walk into a room and start talking.
Online networking offers another way to reach a large group of people who can power up your job search.
Ideas for a new career
Do you secretly believe a career assessment might reveal the “real you” ?
Career assessments can provide important feedback about finding a career that suits you.
Jobs on the decline: Watch for narrowing job openings
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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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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!
Hiring employees with autism
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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.
Check out CareerOneStop’s Business Finder
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Interested in researching businesses, employers, or industries in your area?
The Business Finder is a great place to start.