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Why January is the perfect time for early career job seekers to stand out

January is not just the start of a new year. It is the best time to reboot a stalled job search. Hiring teams are setting new priorities and budgets are resetting. Most candidates start the month by sending out generic …

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Back-to-School Checklist: Must-Dos for Every College Student

Welcome back to school! Are you settling in? I hope so—Syllabus Week is probably over, and it's time to get to actual work. The year can absolutely fly by, so I thought now would be a good time to take …

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18 Career Goals for 2025 That Will Make This Your Best Year Yet

As the end of the year approaches, it’s natural to reflect on everything you’ve accomplished over the past 12 months. Maybe you landed a new job, took on a big project at work, or even started thinking about a career …

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7 Highest Paying Skilled Trades For Top Earning Potential

Are you looking for a career that offers high earning potential? Skilled trades are a great option, with most workers earning above average wages for their level of experience. In fact the top 7 highest paying skilled trades are all …

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From side hustle to survival: Navigating first jobs that don’t pay enough

By Toni Frana, Career Expert at Zety.com 

As new graduates embark on their career with excitement and anticipation, it’s possible that they may face some unexpected challenges. The job market is challenging right now, and the latest figures from …

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Your face is part of your resume. Here’s what the data says—and what to do about it.

By Jim Stroud, career intelligence analyst and job search workshop facilitator for college students

A 20-year-old on the internet is making $100,000 a month teaching people to optimize their appearance. That’s easy to dismiss—until you read the economics research. Then …

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How to navigate the job market as a first-generation student | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep57

In this empowering episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we tackle the often-intimidating world of professional networking for first-generation college students and graduates. We understand that for many, the idea of ‘consulting’ or finding connections within an industry can feel completely foreign, …

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How can an employee turn a part-time, seasonal job into a full-time, permanent manufacturing career?

Transforming a seasonal manufacturing position into a permanent career requires strategic planning and exceptional performance, according to industry experts. Manufacturing professionals recommend focusing on reliability, process improvement, and cross-functional skill development as key pathways to securing full-time employment. By identifying …

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From High School to College

If you just started your freshman year of college, you may have carried over some bad study habits that you should consider breaking. In this USA Today College article, habits such as studying the night before an exam and studying in …

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How to Build Tech Skills Without Work Experience

Getting into tech with no experience is possible, but it usually takes more than just sending out applications. The field is also growing fast — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 317,700 openings each year in computer and …

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