Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
A recent study by Provision Living shows the top reasons why working seniors are delaying retirement. According to the Social Security Administration, the current age to receive full benefits is 66 years old. But many seniors are working rather than enjoying retirement. A previous study by Provision Living listed the cities with the most working Read More …
The U.S. Department of Labor’s recent decision on overtime pay extends to 1.3 million U.S. workers. Previously workers were automatically entitled to overtime pay only if they earned $23,660 or less a year, says Employco USA president and compensation expert Rob Wilson. But, starting on Jan. 1, 2020, that salary ceiling will be raised Read More …
Searching for a job can be stressful, demoralizing and overwhelming. Dealing with constant rejection after spending considerable time applying to and interviewing for jobs can cause stress and lowered self-confidence. Eventually, this stress may lead to burnout. Therefore, it’s crucial to practice self-care during your job search. Some tips for taking care of your physical Read More …
Let’s face it, job searching online is hard. Companies don’t often give a response and you’re competing against hundreds, sometimes thousands of applicants for the same position. Unfortunately, it’s the only way companies seem to want applicants to apply. So when you have no choice but to go online for your job search, how do Read More …
Photo by Eugene Chystiakov from Pexels Working from home is the dream for many professionals. Although work from home jobs are becoming more commonplace, it’s still rather difficult to find a legitimate job that allows telecommuting. One great place to start is FlexJobs, a job site specifically for remote and flexible jobs. Flexjobs features some of the Read More …