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7 Tips on Changing Your Career Successfully

It is vital to be in a career you enjoy because that is where you'll spend most of your lifetime. If you are in a non-fulfilling job, change to one you are comfortable with as early as possible. However, it would be best if ...

Tips To Balance Work And Family Life

For many full-time workers, it is difficult to find the time to do everything you need to do for work and what you need to do at home. Finding a balance between work and family life has also been complicated by technology that makes it e...

A Four-Step Plan to Prepare for Career Uncertainty

When the job market looks shaky, and you're worried about the possibility of layoffs, it's smart to take steps to make sure your career is safe.   Here's a simple four-step plan prepared by Forbes Career ...

5 Great Habits to Help You Get Promoted

We all see certain people shooting up the career ladder, always picking up new roles and opportunities. They might seem lucky, but in reality, they are following some strong habits that help them move up. Here’s a rundown of ...

What You Need To Know About Unemployment

Unemployment compensation is not something that you ever want to have to get. However, many people were forced to get unemployment after they lost their jobs due to the Great Recession in 2008. Over 5 million people had lost their j...

Thanksgiving Travel Time Now Extends Beyond the Weekend

Welcome to Thanksgiving week! With more people working from home now, the busiest travel days for Thanksgiving are spreading out more than before. Before, most people would travel on the Wednesday right before Thank...

Trump Predicts a Quick Job Return

The nation is very much torn on President Donald Trump, as sides of political parties remain incredibly polarized over his term as POTUS. Though no matter where one stands on his presidency, the fact of the matter is that President Trump ...

Nearly 5 Million Jobs Added in June. Time to Celebrate? Not So Fast

According to the US Labor Department June jobs report, there were 4.8 million jobs added back to the economy during the last month. This number marks the second consecutive month of significant gains after ...

Have You Looked Outside Your Expertise for Employment in 2020?

If you've been unemployed for months due to the Covid-19 pandemic, your county economic development office, your local workforce development office, and your local community college can help you get back t...