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Job Spotlight: Mechanical Engineer

By Job Journey on Friday, April 9, 2021

Despite already having experience with several jobs, many working adults are unable to answer the age-old question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

Our monthly Job Spotlight blog series is designed to help answer that question. In this series, we review all the basics of specific jobs, from pay and duties, to why people do the jobs they do.

Mechanical Engineer

In this month’s Job Spotlight, we’re taking a look at what it means to be a Mechanical Engineer. The key responsibility of the job is designing, developing, building, and testing devices, machines, and more. (more…)

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Question of the Month: When Working From Home Versus the Workplace, Do You Work More or Less Hours Per Day?

By Job Journey on Tuesday, April 6, 2021

With more people working remotely than ever before due to the COVID-19 pandemic, workers have to figure out what working from home looks like. For some, working from home enables them to work less hours per day. Others find themselves always on call, meaning they end up working more hours than when they were in the office.

We want to know what working from home looks like for you. Are you working more or less hours per day than when you were in the workplace? Let us know by voting in our poll! (more…)

Resumes and Cover Letters

Don’t Be an April Fool: Resume Mistakes to Avoid

By Job Journey on Thursday, April 1, 2021

Ah, April 1, April Fool’s Day. A day of pranks and jokes where anything posted online is to be looked at with skepticism and doubt. But not here on Job Journey! We’re serious about the job search, and you won’t find any silly tricks or made-up stories here.

However, we want to take this chance to keep you from being seen as a “fool” when it comes to your resume. You might think you’re doing everything right, but a slight typo or other mistake could keep you from getting the job. Here are a few resume mistakes to avoid. (more…)

At Work Salary and Promotions

Negotiating a Counteroffer from Your Current Employer

By Job Journey on Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Here’s the scenario: you don’t hate your current job, but you’ve been keeping your eye on the job market just in case a higher-paying opportunity comes along. After applying to a few positions, you landed a more lucrative position at another company.

You’d really like to keep your current job, but with increased pay in line with this new opportunity. Should you just put in your two weeks or is it worth talking things over with your employer? If you really do want to stay, it’s worth letting your manager know. You might be able to negotiate a counteroffer. Here are a few things to keep in mind. (more…)

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Spring Forward with a Fresh Resume

By Job Journey on Thursday, March 25, 2021

It’s hard to believe it’s already spring! Flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, and the air smells just a little bit fresher. And as always, the new season brings with it a wave of spring cleaning across the nation as folks dust, buff, and wash their way to a brighter tomorrow.

Since spring is all about newness and rebirth, why not take advantage of the season to freshen up your resume? As technology has developed, so too have the trends in resume formatting. What worked in 2000 won’t necessarily work in 2021. Here are a few 2021 resume trends to take advantage of! (more…)

At Work Career Advancement

What Companies Can Do to Develop the Next Generation of Leaders

By Job Journey on Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Organizational success begins with having the right people. And while cultivating a core workforce is essential to maintain production, developing leaders within a company to bring the business to next-level success is imperative in the ever-changing business climate. A company’s workforce could have up to five generations working side-by-side; however, by 2024 41% of the workforce will be over the age of 55, with the majority of Baby Boomers expected to be out of the workforce in the next decade, according to a BLS report. As more experienced professionals retire, the leadership gap they leave behind could be an issue for businesses in North America. (more…)

Career Options The Job Search

Is a Longer Commute Worth it for a Great Job?

By Job Journey on Thursday, March 18, 2021

You’ve been job searching for a while, and finally get an offer for your dream job. The only problem? It’s more than a two-hour drive to get there. It might be tempting to accept the offer right away, but that’s at least four hours every day stuck in transit. If you need a bit of assistance in figuring out if a longer commute is worth it for you, we can help. Here are a few things to keep in mind. (more…)