Category: Job seekers

Looking for the right career? Start with self-assessment

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Career assessments that help you identify your skills, interests, or values can help you choose a good career fit.

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Rescue your resume from oblivion

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Is there anything more frustrating than sending out your thoughtfully-crafted resume to apply for one job after another – and never hearing back?

Take steps to rescue your resume from the screening trap and get it into the hands of a hiring authority.

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The panel interview: 6 tips for before, during, and after

So, you’ve been invited to a panel job interview.

No need to panic—these simple tips can help you ace even the most intimidating meeting.

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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.

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Welding as a Career: Exciting, Rewarding and Secure

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Looking for a solid career with a promising future?

Learn more about welding from guest blogger Audrey Jenkins.

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Hottest jobs for 2016

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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.

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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.

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Top 10 in-demand IT skills

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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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Solve the interview mystery

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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.

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Create your personal brand

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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.

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