As resume screening software (also known as applicant tracking systems) becomes more and more advanced, optimizing your resume to get past this software can become a challenge. You want your resume to win over the robots, but you don’t want Read More
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College Not for You? The Best Paying Jobs Without a Degree
College is a great option for some people. But if you don’t truly want it or need it for your future goals, it may not be worth taking on the financial burden. The Idaho Department of Labor recently conducted research Read More
Before You File: Are Your Job Search Expenses Tax Deductible?
If you are currently looking for work, you may be experiencing financial hardship. This can make tax time particularly stressful for many people. Some job seekers also spend quite a bit of money on job search-related expenses, depending on Read More
Gig Economy Jobs: Make Money and The Most of Your Summer
If you are looking for work and don’t find the idea of being stuck in an office 40 hours a week all summer appealing, you are in luck. The gig economy workforce is growing, giving workers and employers across the Read More
Should You Sign an NDA or NCA? Some Things to Consider
When you land a new job it’s possible you will be presented with a nondisclosure or noncompete agreement. More and more employers are asking new employees to sign an NDA (nondisclosure agreement) or NCA (noncompete agreement) once they are Hottest Summer Seasonal Jobs for College Students in 2017
Summer seasonal employment is a great opportunity for college students to develop skills, make some extra cash, and gain experience in the working world. Trying out different temporary summer jobs helps give college students an idea of what they like Read More
5 Signs of a Bad Company Culture You Can Spot in Interviews
When you are in the market for a job and have been looking for a while, any chance for employment can start to seem attractive. You may be paying attention only to the duties involved in the position and ignoring Read More
Job Search Burnout Ailing You? Here’s the Cure
Looking for a job, coupled with the stress of being unemployed, can be exhausting. Many job seekers experience periods where they begin to feel hopeless and overwhelmed. A few bad interviews, a long period of sending out resumes Read More
Straight Commission Jobs: Are They in Your Best Interest?
Many job seekers in the market for sales or customer service jobs come across opportunities that offer straight commission. Companies often offer this method in the hopes of finding extremely motivated and high performing people that will produce a certain Read More
Common Mistakes People Don’t Realize They Make in Interviews
When conducting interviews, employers watch out for certain blunders that signify a potentially bad candidate. If you come unprepared and behave unprofessionally, an interviewer is likely to disqualify you. With a long list of qualified candidates to choose from, Read More