Career Insights, News, and Advice
Essential reads to help you navigate the world of employment,
job security, and career success.
Will Media Just Be Quiet About Unemployment Claims?
Last week, news was that unemployment claims were at an all-time low, so please give President Biden a slow clap for doing a fantastic job. The week before that, they were at a record high. Before that? Oh, they wer...
Considering Switching Jobs? These Are the Worst Times to Make a Job Change
In today's hot job market, it is understandable to want to consider making a move to a different position or company. Before you make a big change, you are going to want to time it right for ...
Navigating Career Transitions in a Remote Work Environment
The remote work environment is rapidly becoming the standard for many businesses across the world. As this shift occurs, managing career transitions within such an environment can be difficult. Remote work can pre...
How to Keep Your Career on Track During COVID-19
COVID-19 has been a massive disruption in the job market and has greatly impacted the career plans of tens of millions of Americans. You do not have to let the crisis, or even job loss, derail your career progression. You can ...
Considering a Phased Retirement? Here is Everything That You Need to Know
The ongoing COVID-19 health crisis has done a real number on the stock market. As the markets continue to experience extreme volatility, many retirement accounts have been put in flux. This uncertaint...
'Tis the Season for Seasonal Jobs. What to Know Before You Accept a Position
There is no better time to earn some quick cash than during the holidays. A plethora of seasonal job options makes it easy to take on a position for the short-term without feeling the pressure to m...
Looking to Improve Your Professional Life? Try These New Year's Resolutions
'Tis the season to make New Year's resolutions. If you are trying to decide what resolutions may be the most beneficial to you in 2021, consider adding some goals designed to improve your profession...
Despite Soaring Sales, Best Buy Cut 5,000 Jobs
During the COVID-19 pandemic's early days, millions of American workers were sent home to do their work. Tens of millions of K-12 and college students were sent home to complete their educational year online. Those people needed...
CBS Supports Growing Unemployment Rate
Mainstream media, as in NBC, ABC, Fox, CNN, and CBS, are all failing on television, with abysmal ratings that plummet more every month. Print media isn't doing much better, with publications like the New York Times and the Washington P...