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Most people who choose the wrong career path fall into what I call the “first job that comes along” syndrome. It’s a classic mistake where you’re so relieved to land a job that you don’t pause to think about whether…

On average, hiring managers spend fewer than 10 seconds looking at your resume. Using bullets on your resume ensures people see what you want them to see—as quickly as possible. However, using bullets requires a careful balance. Too few bullet…

Are you concerned about age discrimination? While most job seekers fear discrimination by hiring managers, the truth is that you’re more likely to be discriminated against by a computer. Most 50-something or older job seekers don’t realize that the technology…

For most people, life can be simplified into three stages: education, career, and retirement. But while we’ve been told that retirement is the ultimate goal—the most-prized reward—for a professional, many workers have a much different perspective and opinion on the…

A career as a librarian has long been popular because of the job security and solid pay. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for librarians today is $64,370. But the top 10%, most of whom have…

You’re familiar with the feeling: your palms start sweating, you start to shake and for some reason, your mind goes completely blank. Sounds like a dreaded case of interview jitters! Nerves can bring even the most professional candidate to their…

Ask anyone about their least favorite part of the job search process and they’ll likely say “networking.” Although all professionals, not just job seekers, should actively build their professional network, nothing can help you find a job quite like a…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is intelligence (such as learning, reasoning, and inferring information) demonstrated by computers that mimics human intelligence. In the workplace, it can be used to perform cognitive abilities and tasks with reduced human error and cost. But this…

When we think of communication skills, most of us just think about written and verbal skills. For verbal communication, there is more than just talking and active listening. There is a third component—non-verbal communication skills. These are the ways you…

Effective verbal communication can help to ensure that everyone is on the same page and avoid misunderstandings. Misunderstandings can arise when verbal communication is unclear which can lead to confusion and even conflict. According to Liz Papadopoulos, “Effective communication requires…