Our blog

Career Insights, News, and Advice

Essential reads to help you navigate the world of employment,
job security, and career success.

10 Well-Paid Education Jobs That Don't Need a College Degree

Many people think you need a college degree to have a career in education, but there are several high-paying jobs in the field that value hands-on skills and experience more than formal schooling. This shift refle...

10 Tips for Job Seekers

Many job seekers fail to get jobs at the last minute during the interview. Having searched for a suitable position, polished your resume/cover letter and sent out applications, what remains for you to do is to master the art of succeeding in job interv...

Are You Qualified for the Job?

If you don't have a degree, there is no need to worry. If you don't have experience at a job, there's no need to worry there either. Since employers are struggling to find workers in the fast-growing labor market, many are beginning to hire can...

30 Million Jobs Lost, and Counting

As of late April, 2020, the United States of America is looking at 30 million new unemployment claims filed since mid-March. This is an incredible number of people who have lost their jobs, for no other reason than states have deemed mos...

Thinking of Taking a Gap Year? Keep These Five Advantages in Mind

In just the matter of a few short months, the whole landscape of college education has drastically changed. The continuing COVID-19 health crisis has affected nearly all facets of life, including the college ...

Enhancing Your Job Skills During COVID-19

  According to job statistics by the Department of Labor, the country's unemployment rate hit as high as 15% in April this year. This implies that businesses are firing workers as a survival strategy. Chances are that yo...

These Are the Most In-demand Jobs During the COVID-19 Pandemic

You've probably seen the terrible news about the staggering 30 million Americans who've lost their jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The industries with the biggest COVID-19 related job losses include resta...

Have You Looked Outside Your Expertise for Employment in 2020?

If you've been unemployed for months due to the Covid-19 pandemic, your county economic development office, your local workforce development office, and your local community college can help you get back t...

These Parts of the Economy Are Recovering the Fastest

More than 30 million adults lost their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each week, more than 1 million people are filing new jobless claims. However, some industries are enjoying a faster recovery than others. R...