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Change Course: Empowering Lives and Building Careers in Des Moines

  In the heart of Des Moines, a nonprofit organization called Change Course is transforming lives and giving individuals a second chance at building successful careers. With its unique program offerin...

Applying for a Job In-Person: A Step-by-Step Guide

Right now, we are living in an era dominated by digital technology. Online applications are prevalent; however, the traditional approach of walking in and applying for a job in person can still be quite effective. Walk-i...

Revolutionizing Hiring: Big Companies Shift Focus to Skills Over Degrees

Big companies like Blackstone, Walmart, and Microsoft are now paying more attention to the specific skills a person has, rather than just whether they have a college degree. A group called the Burning ...

Switching Jobs Often Could Make You Lose Money From Your Retirement Fund

Did you know that changing jobs a lot could mean you end up with a lot less money by the time you retire?  According to new research from a group at Vanguard, people who often switch jobs could...

10 Entry-Level Jobs that Can Lead to Lucrative Careers For You

  Finding a job without years of previous experience can be challenging in today's competitive job market. While being savvy about money-making opportunities to earn funds and get out of debt is a big...

Networking for the Networking-Averse: Transforming Dread into Opportunity

Networking. The word alone can evoke images of awkward mixers, forced smiles, and the daunting task of making small talk with complete strangers. But what if we told you that networking doesn't ha...

Entry-Level Jobs Still Exist, But The Skills Needed For Them Have Changed

For years, we’ve heard concerns about entry-level jobs disappearing, but what if that’s not entirely accurate? What if these jobs still exist, but we simply aren’t preparing people w...

How AI is Impacting Employment for Skilled Immigrants

Artificial intelligence is transforming many aspects of the workplace, including hiring and recruitment. While AI hiring tools promise to remove bias and streamline the process, recent reports reveal these tools may...

Will 2020 Bring a Revolution in International Job-Creation?

Will 2020 Bring a Revolution in International Job-Creation? CNN Money predicts that 5 million jobs will be lost to robotics technology during 2020. Nearly 10,000 jobs in the retail industry have already been lost ...