National Library Week April 4-10, 2021 recognizes the valuable contributions made by all library workers.
Learn about these intriguing careers that combine information resources, research, materials management, and customer service.
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Free and low-cost online training to update your skills
Need a career boost? There are many online training providers offering free and low-cost courses that can give you a new in-demand skill or even help you qualify for jobs.
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.
Careers in social work
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…
Explore engineering careers
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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.
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.
Employment background checks: what you need to know
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…
Explore a career as a school counselor
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.
7 steps to keep you motivated in your job search
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?
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.