Many factors must be considered when determining the best candidate for a particular role. Hiring managers consider applicants’ hard skills, such as work experience and education. However, employers are just as interested, if not more, in soft skills. (more…)
Monthly Archives: January 2023
We live in a post-pandemic world, and job seekers have had to adapt to a new way of job searching, including how they prepare for and participate in interviews. Since the pandemic, many companies have used virtual interviews, and Teams and Zoom interviews appear to be here to stay. (more…)
Do you have any career-related goals from last year that you still need to achieve? Now is a good time to work on them or start something new. The 24th of January was National “Just Do It” Day. It was first observed in 2015 and is a day to attempt new things or finish the task you’ve been putting off. Even though the day has past, here are some things you can do in your work-life to propel you to greater success. (more…)
You may have heard the term “light industrial” used before, but have you ever wondered what jobs are considered a part of this category?
This is a very broad category of jobs in various industries, but generally, they include positions like assemblers, inventory clerks, warehouse workers, cashiers, and material handlers. You may see a slightly different definition on other platforms that use the terms “working class” and “blue collar” interchangeably. (more…)
Jan. 16 is a day to honor the life and legacy of one of the most influential leaders in world history, civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
As we remember Dr. King, we’d like to share a few career lessons that can be learned from him. (more…)
Is a career change one of your goals to crush in the new year?
In December, we asked what your job expectations would be in 2023. Here’s what those polled had to say: (more…)
Many of us may not say it out loud, but doesn’t it feel good when your hard work on the job is recognized? You know you’ve done the work, but how do you ensure others see it without appearing obnoxious or boastful? You may want to advance your career by getting a promotion. Professional advocacy is critical along your career journey, and we want to ensure your work gets noticed in 2023. (more…)