How much does your introversion or extroversion preference affect your career choices? The short answer is: it probably depends a lot on how strong your preference is. If you thrive with lots of people around you, frequent changes, do OK…
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Introvert or extrovert at work?
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3 tips to avoid job scams
It’s easy to find and apply for job openings online. But it’s also easy to get scammed by criminals looking for your money, your personal information, or both. Most legitimate job search engines are careful about identifying scammers and weeding…
Tell me about a time… how to answer behavioral interview questions
Ever stumbled in a job interview and wished you had prepared more? It can be difficult to think back on your work history in the middle of an interview. But sharing an on-point story or example from your past experience…
Earn certifications to boost your career
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Looking for a way to boost your job qualifications? You might want to consider earning a certification that hundreds of employers nationwide are looking for in their hiring efforts. If you’re new to the concept, a certification is a credential…
It’s 2023—do you still need a cover letter to apply for a job?
If you’re job searching, you may notice that some postings or online applications don’t require that you send a cover letter. You may have even heard that in today’s job market, overwhelmed hiring managers have no time to read through…
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Career Profile: Pharmacy Technician
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Curious about a career that tends to have lots of job openings, and requires only a high school diploma to qualify? Pharmacy technicians are employed by pharmacies and hospitals to help customers get their prescriptions and make sure customer information…
What are the highest paying jobs?
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Want to earn more in your job? Wondering which careers pay the best? You may be considering a job change at this start to a new year; exploring high-paying careers can be a great motivator. To see the most recent…
Job search resolutions: a New Year’s action plan
Ready to ramp up your job search in the new year? This week is a great week to set some resolutions for your job search. Research shows that when you set goals, create a job search plan, and track your…
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Boost your success in virtual interviews
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Virtual interviews are similar to in-person interviews in many ways, but they also have important differences.
To shine in a video interview, learn about the methods, and try some of these important pointers.
Thinking about an apprenticeship?
The 8th Annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is coming up November 14-20. Apprenticeship is an opportunity to for job seekers to get paid, hands-on learning and training in a new field. Apprenticeships are industry-driven—meaning they’re run by employers, not schools—and…
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