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Industry profile: Energy careers

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Careers in the energy industry range from extracting oil and harnessing the wind, to supervising a power plant or maintaining power lines.

Learn about many possible careers in the energy industry.

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Careers in social work

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It’s National Social Workers Week, and it’s a great time to consider the career of social work. If you’re interested in social sciences, and you’re looking for a career where you can work one-on-one with a variety of individuals AND

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Explore engineering careers

National Engineers Week

National Engineers Week, February 21 – 27, celebrates the diverse field of engineering and engineers’ contributions.

Engineering careers offer enormous versatility, as their work makes a significant impact on so many areas, including agriculture, electronics, construction, manufacturing, medicine, and more.

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How do employers set salaries?

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Ever wonder how a salary range is set by a business or other employer?

Many factors influence a job’s salary, but supply and demand generally has the largest impact.

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Employment background checks: what you need to know

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Background and other employment checks are a common piece of the job search process. Many employers check into your background before making a job offer. Most often, this includes your past employment, your credit or financial history, or your criminal

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Explore a career as a school counselor

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If you’ve had a helpful experience with a school counselor or just like the idea of helping students, you may find a great career fit in this role.

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7 steps to keep you motivated in your job search

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A new year offers a sterling chance to refresh your job search and career goals. If you’ve been in the market for a while, it may be time to sharpen your focus and bring more energy and resilience into your

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Are your skills out of date?

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Want to develop new work skills that will open up more job opportunities? Or upgrade qualifications in your current career?

This can be a great time to update your skills, and it doesn’t have to take a lot of time.

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Find a workplace culture you’ll thrive in

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Thriving in a workplace culture can be a happy accident-or a well-planned success.

Learn how to match your work values to a workplace culture.

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Is this your time to start a small business?

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Changing circumstances in the economy may be making self-employment a more intriguing option to consider, and there are plenty of helpful training and information resources to help you explore the possibilities.

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