Before you leap into 2016 goals and intentions, see what you can discover by reflecting on the year that was.
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Jobs on the decline: Watch for narrowing job openings
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Posted in Career changers, Career counselors, Entry-level workers, Students, Uncategorized
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Wondering whether openings in your field are narrowing down, or if you will find job openings after investing in a training program?
To chart your future, take a look at these jobs on the decline, and what factors may be behind the changes.
What’s next? Planning beyond high school for youth with disabilities
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Posted in Career counselors, Students, Uncategorized, Workers with disabilities
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Youth across the country developed a guide for youth with disabilities to explore their options after high school.
Learn more about Hitting The Open Road After High School: How to Choose Your Own Adventure to Success!
3 tips for getting a job when you have a criminal record
Job hunting is hard work under any circumstances, but nearly 70 million U.S. adults face an additional challenge: convincing an employer to hire them when they have a criminal record.
So what can you do if you’re one of those 70 million? Here are three steps you can take to increase your chances of being hired.
What is the best place to work?
Looking for a guide to finding your best workplace?
Ron Friedman wrote a fun, easy-to-read book entitled The Best Place to Work. He found that great workplaces around the world share similar traits. Regardless of type of job or organization, people need to experience a sense of competence, connectedness to others, and autonomy in the workplace.
Take ownership of your career story
We all know that the days of a 40-year career at one company are mostly history. Today, our individual skills, talents, and accomplishments are the keys to career advancement.
But how exactly does one go about creating a career path—and landing that next great job—with a series of diverse experiences?
Expand your mid-career job search
Time for a new job?
Don’t feel limited to looking within your current industry—your skills may be more transferrable than you think!
Need a license for that job?
Did you know you have to be licensed to work as a wrestling announcer in Washington (and many other states)? Or to be a beekeeper in Rhode Island?
Learn about occupational licenses and how requirements vary by state.
Time for a career tune-up?
The economy’s looking up—how’s your career looking?
If you don’t perform regular self-checks on your career, right now is a great time for a career tune-up. Get started with these five questions to help assess how your career is doing.
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