There are some very good reasons these days to work in the trades, but before you know the top reasons, you should consider what careers make up “the trades.” Basically, skilled trades are those jobs ...

Which skills are in high demand? One of the best ways to find a job is to have a skill that is in high demand, but finding out which skills are in high demand now, and are likely to be in high demand ...

Most people are a “new” employee when they start a new job or make a career change. Temporary workers are the “new” employee each time they take a new assignment. In fact, as a temporary employee you ...

You’ve been working at temporary jobs for the last six months and now you’ve been offered the job of your dreams. Fantastic! Or, let's say that your family situation has changed and you’re no longer g...

Everyone, at some point, will wonder if they should change jobs. It’s a normal feeling, whether you’re thinking about pay, opportunity or just doing something new. If you’re a younger worker, you’re m...

A commonly asked question job applicants have is: “When will the phone ring?” Don’t be disheartened, but the answer is usually: only if they want to schedule an interview. In today’s world of automate...

Understanding Temporary vs. Temp-to-Hire If you’re looking for work, you’re bound to come across the terms “ temporary ” and “ temp-to-hire .” But what, exactly do they mean and how do you know which ...

Finding a job isn’t always easy, even in today’s economy. What makes it even more difficult is navigating the various types of placement and staffing companies and their fees. If you’re unemployed, yo...

When you’re looking for a job, you’re sure to come across employment agency ads for workers. They often look like this screenshot (to the right) from Indeed.com: But maybe you’ve never used an employm...

Congrats! You’ve got an interview. Now, what to wear? Figuring out what to wear to an interview used to be easy, but it can be a challenge in today’s fast-paced world. Men would pick a good suit, matc...

You have followed all of the steps correctly: you’ve updated your resume, you custom wrote a cover letter for each job application, you modify key details in your resume to highlight your experience i...

If you’ve been out of the job market for a while, or if you’re looking to advance in your career, getting a certification relevant to your field might be just the ticket . Earning certifications or ac...