In the midst of this uncertain time, it can seem as if every business has come to a grinding halt. The unemployment numbers look grim, with claims currently hovering near 17 million as the impacts of COVID-19 continue to effect
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3 Things to Keep in Mind as You Embark on or Continue Your Job Search
Despite the changing world, it is possible to initiate or continue searching for a job at the moment. And yes, it will be different. It’s true that some jobs may be harder to come by right now, and if you’re
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How to Navigate a Virtual Career Fair
Like most things, the way busy, career-driven people navigate job hunting is changing. Luckily, it’s easy to meet recruiters through virtual career fairs. Virtual career fairs are online events where employers and job seekers can meet using chat rooms, teleconferencing,
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Job Searching in the Time of Coronavirus
Ah, the job search! Is it just me or has it gotten a bit more complicated lately? As one of the many people who have been actively looking for a job recently—you better believe I’ve been watching the Coronavirus with
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Navigating Benefits as a New Grad: A Guide to What’s Cool and What’s Important
Navigating the job market is stressful no matter you experience level. But for new grads, there’s an extra layer of complexity added to the process. It’s often difficult for new grads to figure out things such as typical pay for
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The Art of Nailing the Interview for a Remote Position
With remote work being increasingly offered by employers, job seekers are more likely to consider such roles in this digital age. The idea of working from home, a coffee shop, or anywhere can be an appealing alternative to slogging through
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Starting Salaries Have Not Changed Much Despite Tight Job Market for College Graduates
The unemployment rate in the United States is currently at 3.5%. With more jobs than job seekers on the market, usually that means employers offer higher wages as a recruitment tactic. However, in this case, a significant change in salaries
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Are Traditional Jobs Being Outpaced by Gig Economy Opportunities?
California recently made headlines as it passed a bill, AB 5, to reclassify freelancers or independent contractors, also known as “gig workers”, as employees. The intent of the bill is to provide more benefits and protection for freelancers, but many
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Career Moves to Make If You’re Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck
Many Americans now, unfortunately, know the feeling of living paycheck to paycheck, due to rising costs of living, high barriers to entry in the job market, and stagnating wages. This is leaving many with the feeling that there is little
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Why Being A Perfectionist Is Holding You Back in Your Career
It is the age of perfectionism. This generation of workers has been developmentally bombarded with ideas of perfection, from being rewarded with gold stars for every achievement to images of photoshopped bodies on every street corner. In this world, you
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