Career Growth

With more companies hiring people to work remotely, video interviews are growing in popularity with employers.  This means “acing video interview” needs to be a new skill to add to your job-search arsenal. The thought of a video interview may make you nervous, but they are not any more difficult than in-person interviews. Let’s explore … Read more

Sometimes the first step in your interview process will be a phone interview. Before job applicants are invited to meet with interviewers in person, a company will often use phone interviews to narrow down their choices.  This means a key skill for job seekers is to know how to ace a phone interview.  Your mission: … Read more

Business owners often need people to handle tasks that they or their staff are too busy to complete themselves.  Hiring a freelancer can be a great solution. Worried that you don’t know how to hire a contractor? It’s easier than you think! Let’s explore how to hire a freelancer and what things you should consider … Read more

Finding jobs through a temp agency has been growing in popularity in the U.S. since the pandemic. These short-term positions fill a need for an employer and can be a good way to gain experience.  Are temp agencies worth it for you? It depends on your long-term goals and the type of position you would … Read more

Many employees find working for a temp agency to be a good way to add skills to their resume, pick up seasonal work for extra pay, fill the gap between full-time jobs or test out a company they would really like to join.  Should you work for a temp agency? It depends on your career … Read more

The workforce is rarely as wild as it’s been since the beginning of 2020. From massive layoffs to workers quitting in a huge tidal wave without two weeks’ notice: it can be a difficult time to start working, especially if you’re still wondering, “do you need a resume for your first job?”.  Here are the … Read more

Retirement is one of the most exciting steps of a person’s life, but retirees get bored after a few months of doing nothing. You don’t have to stay inside watching television or reading on the beach. There are plenty of low stress jobs after retirement that can keep you entertained and busy. 1. Equine Therapist … Read more

It’s common to treat finding a job like a full-time job until you’re hired: but with how many options are out there, it can feel like you’re spending more time signing up for apps and websites. These are the best jobs search apps, what they bring to the table, and how you can turn around … Read more

Is an English degree worth it? That’s a question that many students ask themselves. For some students, like me, the answer is an obvious yes – but for others, knowing how to make money with an English degree (and how to be successful in general!) is a bit more complicated. In this post, I’ll tell … Read more

Where has this been all my life? After working from home the past 2 years, I could never return to the office and leave behind all the incredible remote work benefits. Today, I’ll share the best work from home benefits you’ll experience if/when you choose this lifestyle. 1. Save Hundreds of Dollars Per Month Back … Read more