Fastest-shrinking jobs in America and alternative careers
Friday, 08/05/2015
America's economy looks very different today than it did, say, twenty years ago. A major shift in technology and the inner workings of international trade and shipping has left workers with different futures than we may have seen for ourselves when we were first setting off in our careers.
New car dealer jobs are booming, especially in two superstar states
Wednesday, 29/04/2015
These days, if you look around a crowded parking lot, you're bound to spot a set of dealer plates. That's because low gas prices and a healthy job market led to record high car sales in 2014, and some of those sales—particularly pick-up truck and compact SUV sales—have continued through 2015.
Stop saying ‘I’m sorry’ at work
Monday, 27/04/2015
Jenn DeWall, career and life coach and motivational speaker, agrees. "Saying sorry too much can negatively impact your perception and reputation as a strong leader. Your boss or peers may make assumptions that you do not have a backbone and aren't willing to stand up for your work or ideas."
Class of 2015’s most hirable majors, lucrative industries and job-search tips for recent grads
Friday, 24/04/2015
"They still face challenges, however. One in five employers feel colleges do not adequately prepare students with crucial workplace competencies, including soft skills and real-world experience that might be gained through things like internships. Job seekers with a good mix of both technical and soft skills will have the best prospects right out of college."
13 growing occupations with certifications to boost your hireability and pay grade
Wednesday, 22/04/2015
So what certifications should you pursue or highlight when taking the next step in your career? The answer becomes similar to anything in your job search: You need to know where you are going in order to figure out how to get there," Lamson says. "…Basically you need to have a job in mind and find a certification that either gets you there faster or more engrained in it once you are in the door."
It’s not about more associate degrees; It’s about the right associate degrees
Tuesday, 21/04/2015
In order to identify these needs and excesses, we considered only the occupations that are projected to have at least 1,000 regional jobs by 2018, and evaluated them based on several indicators, including projected growth over the next five years, median hourly wage, regional completions from local postsecondary institutions, and 2014-2018 estimated annual openings.
When colleagues become friends
Monday, 20/04/2015
After-work socializing builds relationships, especially if you are a member of a team or group that spends a lot of company time together. It's OK to socialize, have a couple of drinks and relax. But, you should definitely know your limit. You want your department or team to talk about how much you are killing it at work, not about how drunk you were at the bar the night before.
How to answer 5 tough interview questions
Friday, 17/04/2015
This question is asked in nearly every first-round interview, yet many job seekers still struggle with it. Given the question's open-ended and broad-scope phrasing, plus the fact that it's often the very first "official" interview question, its not surprising interviewees stress over finding the "right" answer. The key is preparation and brevity.
Illegal interview questions employers may not know they’re asking
Tuesday, 14/04/2015
"It's important for both interviewer and interviewee to understand what employers do and don't have a legal right to ask in a job interview — for both parties' protection. Though their intentions may be harmless, hiring managers could unknowingly be putting themselves at risk for legal action, as a job candidate could argue that certain questions were used to discriminate against him or her."
