careers

A woman sitting at a table in front of her computer with her hand on her head

August 18, 2016 Julie Shenkman

3 Reasons Why You Hate Updating Your Resume

Often times I talk to job seekers who mention that one of the things they hate doing most when searching for a job is updating their resume. In fact, one of these fine people once told me that they’d rather

August 3, 2016 George Tataris

So You Think You Can Email?

Avoid these six common email mistakes and you’ll be on your way to email super stardom. Electronic mail – what a world we live in! It’s fast, it’s easy, and it’s convenient. I can’t even imagine how people communicated with

Two people shaking hands at an interview

July 27, 2016 Julie Shenkman

4 Things You Can Do To Guarantee An Interview

Modern job hunting has evolved over the years. Now-a-days you can easily apply online for virtually any position. Hundreds of companies are now seeking candidates, such as yourself, through the world wide web. Although it is now easier than ever

A person who is graduating holding their cap in their hands

June 9, 2016 Julie Shenkman

6 Jobs to Look Into After You Finish Your Master’s

While earning a Master’s degree takes plenty of work, the good news is that those who do so can look forward to high-paying and interesting careers. For those who are trying to decide about graduate school, here are six jobs

Man in a rain coat with head resting on hands thinking

May 12, 2016 Julie Shenkman

5 Signs Your Job Search Efforts Lack Heart

5 iIt’s discouraging to see the success of others when you are working hard to find your next opportunity. Whether you’re unemployed or trying to find a job while you’re employed the length of time it takes to find a

April 5, 2016 Julie Shenkman

Comes with the Territory: 6 Most Hazardous Jobs for Your Health

Some of the most rewarding jobs can also be hazardous for your health. Even with proper training and workplace safety practices, some careers have a high probability of causing harm. There are risk classifications used to determine the level of

March 1, 2016 Julie Shenkman

How to Use Your Degree to Hone Your Leadership Skills

Many university students naturally focus on important goals like getting good grades and keeping up with homework. But you shouldn’t settle for just getting by. College is also a time to hone leadership skills that will help you at work

February 9, 2016 Julie Shenkman

Five Ways to Improve Your Skill Set As a Busy Professional

Working during the day and attending school at night or vice versa can be physically and mentally exhausting. It also slows the pace or completely stops a professional from growing in his/her respective career path. Here’s 5 ways to consistently

Millennials sitting on a park bench with their technology

December 23, 2015 Julie Shenkman

Millennials Seek Careers that Match Their Personal Values

mil [Excerpted from Social-Hire] Millennials are next in line to be our leaders and they are beginning to step up to the plate and claim their roles. A recent survey by Nexxt shows that 74 percent of Millennials want to

Millennials putting post-it notes on the glass

December 8, 2015 Julie Shenkman

Want Honest Coworkers? Work with Millennials

In response to the recent blog post here, Millennials: Just Fail Already, I feel the need to defend Millennials. Full disclosure: I’m in no man’s land when it comes to belonging to a generation. I’m somewhere between Gen X and

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