Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
During these uncertain times, many workers have been laid off or experienced a reduction in pay/hours. Fortunately, some industries are looking to ramp up their hiring to meet increased demand for essential workers. Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company in North America, is seeking to hire more than 30,000 security professionals and Read More …
With the unemployment rate at a near 50-year low and employers expecting to hire 5.8 percent more college graduates from the Class of 2020 than from the previous graduating cohort, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2020’s Best Places to Find a Job as well as accompanying videos. To determine the strongest local job markets 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 …
Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels I recently was presented with an opportunity to make money on a “sponsored” post. However, the company did not want me to disclose the sponsorship. If you are a blogger or content creator online, you know that FTC guidelines dictate that sponsorships must be clearly disclosed. This company pressured me to compromise. 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 …
