By Heather Rothbauer-Wanish – FirstSun Everything has been going along just fine with your career—nothing exciting, but things are stable. But, are they really stable? Do you know what’s around the next corner of your company? And, are you established enough in your career just in case something does happen? Most companies, many industries, and… read more
Job Seekers
Looking for a job? Here are five effective job hunting tips you should know
By Derrick Oluoch -Evewoman Unless you fall among the few lucky in high-demand careers, finding a job is challenging and frustrating. To make your job hunting a bit easier, you need to arm yourself with a few proactive strategies. Here are five job hunting techniques that will give you an edge as seek to get… read more
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Signed
PRESIDENT SIGNS CORONAVIRUS RELIEF PACKAGE PROVIDING EXPANSION OF FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT PLUS NEW SICK LEAVE MANDATES BILL INCLUDES CAPS AND COMPENSATORY TAX CREDITS FOR SMALL/MIDSIZE BUSINESS The President signed the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (“FFCRA”) providing for Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion and Emergency Paid Sick Leave, which shall take effect… read more
10 Certificate Programs That Pay Well
By Geoff Williams – US News These programs are cheaper and less time-consuming than college, and provide valuable career skills. IF COLLEGE ISN’T practical or an option for you, that doesn’t mean you can’t find a well-paying career or that you shouldn’t try to further your education. You may want to consider completing a certificate program…. read more
How Many Months Does It Take To Find A Job?
By Monica Torres – HuffPost When you embark on the uncertain journey of a job hunt, you may wonder: How long is this going to take? Unfortunately for those seeking the comforting certainty of when the interviews, rejections and silences are likely to be over, there is not one answer. “Everybody’s job search is unique,” said Ashley Watkins,… read more
On the job hunt? Here are 25 ways to kickstart your career
By Denitsa Tsekova – Yahoo Finding a job is a full-time pursuit, and it’s even harder when you’re just starting your career fresh out of college. But the keys to kickstarting your career are building a job search strategy, networking the right way along with mastering your online presence, application, and interview, experts say. Sound… read more
How to prep for the most common phone interview questions in 10 minutes
By Lindsay Tigar – Ladders For most career opportunities, a phone interview is a very first step in the process. Sometimes it’s a recruiter, other times someone from the human resources team at the company and rarely, the hiring manager him or herself. If you run out of time to review all of the details and you need… read more
How to prep for the most common phone interview questions in 10 minutes
By Lindsay Tigar – Ladders For most career opportunities, a phone interview is a very first step in the process. Sometimes it’s a recruiter, other times someone from the human resources team at the company and rarely, the hiring manager him or herself. If you run out of time to review all of the details and you need… read more
Del Taco taps Hackbardt for CMO
Tim Hackbardt is returning to Del Taco Restaurants, Inc., as chief marketing officer. He previously was vice-president of marketing at the Mexican-American quick service chain from 1999-2003. Mr. Hackbardt rejoins Del Taco from BrandTrip Partners, an international restaurant consulting firm, where he was chief executive officer. During his tenure the firm worked with several chains,… read more
5 Tips To Quit Your Job Without Burning Bridges
By Caroline Castrillion – Forbes More people are quitting their jobs than ever before. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, since 2010, the number of employees leaving their jobs has increased for nine consecutive years to just over 40 million in 2018. According to Danny Nelms, the president of Work Institute, “With a… read more