Career Insights, News, and Advice

  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...

As 2025 begins, the job market shows promising signs of growth and opportunity. According to a recent release from the Labor Department, jobs have increased, more people are getting back to work, and salaries ...

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 ...

  Why It's Helpful:   Saves Time: AI can make applying for jobs faster. It lets you quickly create resumes, cover letters, and answer common questions, meaning you can apply for more jobs without spending...

Today, more people over 65 are staying in the workforce than ever before—almost 3 million more than a decade ago. However, only 28% of Baby Boomers aged 60 to 67 have enough retirement sa...

The road to a promotion is often paved with the misconception that high job performance alone will propel employees up the career ladder.  As noted by the Harvard Business Review—an invaluable resource for...

Getting a professional job can be tough, especially for those who've been in the workforce for many years. You'd think companies would jump at the chance to hire someone with lots of experience.  But...

You prepared well, performed strongly, and then awaited the result only to find out you didn't get the job. Losing out to someone you think was less qualified doesn't just feel like a profes...

Remote work is flexible and convenient, but it can make it harder for your work to be noticed. Studies show that people working from home are promoted less often and are more likely to lose their jobs compared to those working in an...