As many of us observe safer at home suggestions, work from home, or look for work, we are left to wonder what the world and job market will look like in the coming months and years. We don’t know how the world will be transformed after we get COVID-19 under control, but it’s extremely unlikely …
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Creating and using an ePortfolio will give you a definite edge in your job search and your search for freelance jobs. Companies are still hiring, and having an ePortfolio will set you apart from the competition. Portfolios used to be thought of as something only used by artists, designers, and other creatives. But they are …
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Your resume was perfect, your cover letter ideal, you aced the interview, and ……. crickets. You expected the offer, but it never came. What happened? Put yourself in the shoes of a hiring manager – with dozens of resumes to review they wonder how you will fit in with the team. Sure, they can check your …
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Competition for promotions is fierce in many industries, especially during challenging economic times. Keep these habits in mind to help you stand out and seize that next advancement opportunity. 1. Take on leadership and mentor roles. Even if you aren’t responsible for directly managing others, you can still lead and mentor new staff. If you …
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Starting or continuing your job search during COVID-19 may seem overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be. Be Strategic. Be Intentional. Be Flexible. Develop a plan with these three tactics in mind and you will be on your way to a virtual interview in no time. Be Strategic Companies are hiring. Seek them out, do your …
They would not want you to call them heroes, but they are. They would say they are just doing their job. They drive cool trucks that make cool sounds and help people. They are the ones we looked up to as kids. Saturday pancake breakfasts at the local fire station are something I looked forward …
There’s no sugar-coating it: The ongoing public health crisis has revealed massive vulnerabilities in the United States’ consumer-driven economy and in our ability to cope with a serious pandemic. Few understand this better than the millions of newly unemployed US workers and the small business owners struggling to stay afloat. Although the economic outlook is still very uncertain, entrepreneurs are finding ways to forge ahead despite the challenges. Toilet paper may be out of stock, but …
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Exploring the career fields of computer science and computer engineering can be a little confusing. There is a lot of overlap in the skills and knowledge within each. Practitioners of both fields work with computers. So what differentiates them? Let’s dive in and take a deeper look at the similarities and differences of each field. Computer Science Computer science is the study of computing processes and programs …
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Is it always worth it to get an advanced education? How do employers in specific fields view the value of a degree? In our “Ask an Employer” series, we ask leaders and hiring managers from a wide variety of industries about how they view the relationship between education and employment. For this installment, we interviewed …
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As the cost of education continues to rise, it is important to factor in just how valuable a degree is in a particular field. What value do hiring managers and employers place on education? In this installment of our Ask an Employer series, we interviewed Jonathan Hodges, Chief Architect of Adaptive Learning and Analytics at …
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