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Some Job Markets Thrive, Others Nearly Die in Midst of COVID-19
Chances are that by now, you've heard that many employers are either offering employees the option of working from home or demanding that they work from home to combat the Coronavirus issue the nation faces righ...
These Expensive Training Services Are FREE to Learn New Skills
Online training platforms have been used by employers for awhile as a replacement for paying in-person instructors. They usually save money and are more efficient. One common complaint about these platforms is th...
Instacart Plans to Lay Off 2,000 Workers This Month
Grocery shopping and delivery service Instacart announced on January 22 that it is going to lay off about 2,000 of its workers. This includes 10 workers who recently joined the United Food and Commercial Workers Local Union...
COVID-19 Disruptions Haven't Stopped Job Searches
In a labor study of job seekers published on March 12, people seeking to change jobs reported that the pandemic had little effect on their efforts to advance their careers. The study took a look at people who said they were i...
Applying for Your First Post-College Job? Read These Tips Before You Begin
Spring is right around the corner. This means that millions of new college graduates will be looking to score that first job. Before you begin your job search, it is important that you have a plan of...
Are There Any Valid Online Career Choices Left?
Although the Internet has technically been around for a very long time, it never really took off as a household thing until the mid '90s. That's when dial-up connections and desktop computers started to become very...
How to Effectively Balance the Demands of Work and Grad School
You do not have to put a pause on your education just because you have a full-time job. In today's wired society, it is easier than ever to go back to school to continue your education while balancing th...
Job Market Momentum Slows - What It Means for Your Career
The job market, which has been red-hot for months, showed signs of cooling down in October according to the latest jobs report. Employers added 150,000 jobs last month - a solid number, but noticeably fewer than in...
Change Course: Empowering Lives and Building Careers in Des Moines
In the heart of Des Moines, a nonprofit organization called Change Course is transforming lives and giving individuals a second chance at building successful careers. With its unique program offerin...