The primary focus of college for students is centered around schoolwork such as attending class, lectures, labs, and completing assignments and projects. However, something that will stand out to potential employers when it comes time for graduation is whether a...
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Career Certification Programs – Why You Should or Shouldn’t Have Them
Career certificate programs are gaining popularity as they are designed to enhance specific career skills. As with anything, there are pros and cons to consider before enrolling in a program. The Pros: Accreditation Earning a career certificate provides additional...
How to Be a Good Leader in the Workforce
Growing up, I had a misconception for many years that "leaders" were the loudest person and most popular in the room. And wow, how quickly I learned this was entirely wrong. It wasn't until I had a really amazing teacher who emphasized leadership in the classroom and...
3 Reasons Why the Four-Day Work Week Works
We’ve all seen the announcements, more and more companies offering a 4-day work week to employees. First adopted in Europe, this workforce trend has quickly come over to the United States. But what are the main reasons that a four-day work week is successful, and what...
Want to Work Fully Remote? 6 Reasons Why Job Seekers Should Consider a Career in Customer Service
Over the course of the last 3 years, the desire to work remotely has been over-shadowing almost everything else for job seekers. Companies had to adapt quickly as to how they could make a remote workplace work for their companies. Some have chosen to return their...
Why Candidates Search for Employers with Similar Social Beliefs
With candidates having so many options of where they want to work, one of the hottest topics in an interview is culture. Employees want to feel like they will not only have a great time at work but also align with their current beliefs and views while being supported....
5 Things to Know About Being a Generalist
When you think of jobs that will be around for a while, one thing is for certain, the marketing industry won’t be going anywhere. Why? Because as brands continue to evolve, technology becomes more significant, and digital advertising rises, the people who will be...
The Rise of the Freelance Workforce
The workforce is changing and it’s changing quickly. Something that is taking the job market by storm is the rise of freelance workers. Over 46% of Gen Z’s are freelancing and that number will only continue to rise as the years go on. Where freelancing is especially...
Why Training Programs are Essential to Your Business and Staff
We have all heard about the Great Resignation or Quiet Quitting, or the many other reasons for top talent leaving jobs for “greener” pastures. There is certainly no “one” reason people leave their employer, but we can confidently identify steps on how to retain good...
The Appeal of Unlimited Time Off
More and more we see companies offering unlimited time off to attract new talent and retain current staff members. The misconception with Unlimited Time Off, is that it is not “Infinite” time off. Now, some employees may think this is what it may mean, but there...