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8 Resume Tips for Older Job Seekers

Age might not always work to your advantage when searching for a job. Sometimes, hiring managers with age biases see older job seekers as having a tough time keeping up with younger job seekers when it comes to technology and …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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How to Find Resources for First Generation Professionals

Are you a first generation professional? You may belong to this demographic without knowing that there is even a term for it. First generation professionals are those who are the first in their families to enter the professional workforce.

You …

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Answering Interview Questions Like “Why Are You Currently Unemployed?”

When you’re currently out of work and job hunting, you might feel like your unemployment status is a red flag for recruiters and hiring managers. Certainly, some employers are going to look at your lack of employment as a problem, …

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4 Simple Money Management Tips for Students

With inflation on the rise, the cost of basic necessities—from food and clothing to gas and electricity—is going up. This means that, in addition to pandemic stress, students now have to deal with an elevated cost of living. So, to …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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The Impact of AI on Corporate Training

Alright, let’s get real here. The future is now, and innovative technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) don’t surprise anyone.

The adoption of AI in business isn’t big news anymore. You can notice it applied by companies to the right and …

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8 Things You Need to Know About Gen Z in the Workplace, According to Gen Zers

I’ve been told I fit a lot of the stereotypes of Gen Z in the workplace. I love my work-life balance and enjoy completely logging off when I finish my daily tasks. Like many other Gen Zers, I don’t value …

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Tips for Older Workers and the Job Search

We recently debuted a new blog series focusing on the career advice the elderly population, specifically the Baby Boomer generation, had for their millennial counterparts. During the interviews at Senior Planet, one thing was evidently clear – many seniors were not …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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The Idealist Career Advice Guide to Starting a New Job

Between meeting colleagues, mastering skills, and tackling new responsibilities, the first three months at a new job can feel invigorating to say the least! But, of course, it will take time to build up the confidence to accomplish everything you …

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‘Gen Z Has No Work Ethic’ and 5 Other Gen Z Stereotypes We Need to Break

Lazy. Money-obsessed. Laptops closed at 5 p.m.

There are tons of stereotypes about Gen Z in the workplace, about everything from the lackluster Gen Z work ethic to Gen Z’s tech obsession. Why does Gen Z not want to work? …

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Demonstrating Tech Proficiency: Elevating Your Resume with Tangible Skill Validation

In the pursuit of a new professional chapter, your wealth of experience becomes a valuable asset for any company.

Despite the legal prohibition of age discrimination in hiring, concerns among potential employers about hiring seasoned professionals persist. The perception of …

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