Career Advice
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Seven Tips From a Broadcast Career Switch Take a look at seven tips from two individuals who made a career switch and started earning a degree based on their dream: broadcast. These tips will help any student - old or new - to succeed on any educational path. Creating a Resume Need some help creating a professional resume to make you stand out? Here are some resume must-dos and don'ts. 10 Ways to Protect Your Online Persona If you haven't thought about the role your Web activity and e-mail personality play in your hiring potential, it's time to give it some consideration. Because in our current tech-savvy culture, employers can learn all they need to know about you before you even get an interview. Here are some tips on successfully managing your online persona, and boosting your hiring potential. Interviewing Strategies What do you do once you get that interview you've been dying to land for a long time? Here are some interviewing strategies and tips for acing that meeting and getting the job (or into the school) of your dreams! The Four-Letter Words of Job Hunting Think job hunting is a four-letter word? Well, it is -- just not the kind that may come to mind. Work It: Graphic Designer Have you ever wondered how all those cool graphics you see on clothing, in magazines, on the Web--virtually everywhere--are created? Most of it is the work of graphic designers--like Robert Brochu of Nautica International, New York, NY Career School Defined While "handyman" jobs can certainly be obtained via career education, career school prepares you for plenty of not-so-dirty work, too. Real-Life Look: Paying Your Dues When first starting out at a job, especially at an internship, paying your dues is usually absolutely necessary. But it's really just a way that'll teach you what you need to do and accomplish to get to the top. Check out some inspiration here. Getting Ahead With Your Resume So you're earning your degree or already have it. Now what do you do? How can you land the job of your dreams? Learn how to put a comprehensive and cohesive resume together so that you'll be able to express your assets in the best manner possible. College and Career Conundrums Picking a career or college can be quite a big decision. And there's always the possibility of not being satisfied with your ultimate decision. But that's not the end of the world. If you're not happy, you can always look into switching or transferring, as it is extremely commonplace these days. Intern Power! How to Turn Your Internship Into a Job Position yourself for career success with these tips for turning your internship into a full-time job. The Best Place for Career Advice May Not Be Career Services This is an article sharing my personal experiences as an undergraduate who was clueless about what to do after college. I want to explain why a college or university's Career Services office isn't always the best place to go to for advice. Lose Your 9-to-5 Job If you're one of those people who dreads being chained to a desk every day, consider an anti-9-to-5 job. With the right career training, you can beat burnout before it even begins. Baby Boomers Back to School Today, retirement-age baby boomers aren't necessarily in the market for a retirement home in Florida. The older generation of thinkers and doers is breaking ground with continuing education and post-secondary education to stay active and knowledgeable, thus remaining a critical element in shaping the ever-evolving future of this nation. The Top Five Tips for Job Seekers Finding a job may be difficult, but it doesn't have to be. This is especially true because so many people have experienced this before you. See what advice these individuals have on landing that dream job. From Job Boards and Career Services to a Career Job boards are a great place to get started in your job search. They tend to have the most up-to-date jobs available in a particular field. Many job boards include searches where you can find the things you are looking for in your blossoming career. In the Midst of a Life Change? Career Schools Can Get You the Skills When circumstances prompt a midlife career shift, many people are forced to scramble to find the right skills and credentials to land a job. What some of them don't know is that career schools offer a credible and efficient route into a new field or position. Penn Foster College Helps Working Moms Get Back to School Penn Foster College Launches "Project Working Mom 2." Social Network Your Way into Career Opportunities If you're tired of walking around a conference room with a handful of business cards and a "Hello, my name is" tag stuck to your shirt, click into the 21st century. With the advent of social networking sites, you can meet and greet contacts just as effectively as -- or even more effectively than -- you did face-to-face. He Was a What?! Before They Were Stars Not everyone is born into the celebrity world. Many people spend years, even decades, working normal or next-to-normal jobs like the rest of us, before they hit it big. Read on to learn about six celebs and their less-than-stellar former jobs... Top Resume Skills for Today's Workforce A concise, targeted resume skills section is more effective than a laundry list of skills. The Components of a Safe Career Sometimes it's wise to play it safe. And in a major recession like the one we're currently experiencing, this might be one of those times. No one is exempt from potential financial loss, but there are careers you can choose that can afford you more security than others. 7 Reasons to Take Advantage of Tuition Reimbursement Haven't taken advantage of your employer's tuition reimbursement benefits yet? Here are seven reasons why you should. |
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