Career Exploration for Students: Supporting the Talent of Tomorrow
We talk a lot about the influence of technology on our working world and the need to prepare for the Future of Work. There are many roles that exist today that will be replaced by computer programs, automation and machines, while others will evolve and…
Automation in the Workplace and its Impact on Future Jobs
Automation has struck fear into many employees in the past decade or so. Machines replicating human actions and smart algorithms programming systems to do what humans can do in a fraction of time. That means a load of people being laid off, right? Yes and…
Find Your Career Match and Make the Most of Your Skills
Take a moment to think about how you came into your current job. Was it by default? Did your parents help you get the job? Was it the only company that responded to your application? If you went to college, a trade school or university,…
The Future of Work is Here Whether You Like It or Not
When you add the word “future” to the word “work” in a sentence, people typically visualize robots. Your mind may drift to a utopian existence. Life is filled with endless time to do what you want to do and the robot does everything else –…
Job Seeker Tips: 30-Second Elevator Pitch
It can be awkward and embarrassing to introduce yourself to someone new in person. And even more so when you’re speaking directly into your smartphone camera! It’s especially tricky when you know you need to keep it short. Creating a 30-second elevator pitch is a perfect way…
Advice for Job Seekers When It’s Taking Too Long to Find Work
Whether you are mid-career or are a recent graduate with no desire to enter the field you majored in, arriving at a crossroads in your career is a common experience. Maybe you want to quit a job that’s no longer a good fit for you…
How To Build Your Work Wardrobe
It’s said body language accounts for 50% of business communication, but how much are we communicating with what we wear? As much as some might try to resist, our attire accounts for a huge part of what we communicate to others every day. Whether you’re…
Landing an Entry-Level Position in the US
Are you looking for an entry-level position in the US? Discouraged by job posts that ask for experience even though they say they are entry-level? We have some helpful advice for you. Are Employers Just Hopeful a Unicorn Exists? It’s no longer uncommon for employers to post…
Top Job Interview Techniques: How to Crush it in Your Interviews
Want to know how to crush it in your interviews? Looking for some top interview tips to help you avoid the common pitfalls? Thought so! We asked Reddit how interviewees bomb their interviews, and then we put together our killer job interview techniques to help crush…
How to Get a High-Paying Job in the US
The number one search term on the internet is, “highest paying jobs”. However, most employers don’t want you to know what they pay because it allows competitors to penny-pinch them. This happens when someone they hired gets poached by a competitor paying slightly more. In this…