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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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20+ Best Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview

Job interviews can be nerve-wracking, but they’re also a great chance to show off your skills and learn more about the company. While it’s important to be ready for the typical interview questions, many people forget how important it is …

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How to stop comparing your job search to everyone else’s

By: Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” It’s a simple way of describing something many people learn the hard way: measuring your own life against …

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19 careers that map well to biology majors

Career mapping is the process of creating a strategic plan for your professional growth by identifying potential career paths, the skills you’ll need, and the steps to reach your goals. For biology majors, career mapping is especially helpful because this …

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How to Budget After a Layoff: Your Financial Survival Guide

Google “layoffs 2024” and you’ll see that the number of workers laid off is already in the thousands—and we’re not even halfway through the year. From Google itself to Walmart, Dell, and Cisco, both well-known industry giants and smaller …

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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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