Working for yourself can be a great way to tailor your work to your specific talents and interests. It can also be a great way to be able to set your own schedule and workplace expectations.
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Wondering about a career in entertainment?
The dazzle of being on camera or stage! The thrill of performing! The attention and applause!
Is your ultimate dream to work in the entertainment industry?
Why you should consider an apprenticeship
An apprenticeship combines a full-time job with training—and can prepare you to enter a specialized career field. Apprenticeships are a great way for entry-level workers to get started in a number of well-paying occupations in industries like manufacturing, construction, health care,…
Independence on the job
As we approach the 4th of July holiday, it’s worth remembering that Independence Day celebrates our collective and individual freedom. That’s a value that’s present in nearly every facet of American life, including our work lives. At a workplace, expressing independence…
Older workers have strong prospects
Hear about effective job search strategies from older workers from career counselor John Coffey.
Coffey, age 70, speaks from personal—as well as professional—experience.
Why you should research salaries before you job hunt
Whatever stage of your job search you’re in—from just getting started to negotiating an offer—it’s a great idea to understand typical salary ranges for the careers you’re interested in.
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Make a big impression with a portfolio
Want to wow an employer with your skills, and create a memorable impression of the quality of work you’ve done?
Consider building a portfolio—a collection of your past work samples— to bring to interviews, send to prospective employers, or even post online.
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5 great careers for animal lovers
Love animals?
Take a look at this list of careers that will keep you around animals nearly every day of your work life.
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5 favorite resources of workforce professionals
CareerOneStop has resources tailored to help make your work in career exploration and job search more efficient and accurate.
The bonus is that they’re all free, whether you choose to just bookmark them, or insert into your own website.
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It’s Teacher Appreciation Week!
Whether you’re a current, former, or future student, this is the week to #thankateacher.
In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, we’ve gathered some teacher-related career stats.
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