Most employers require some type of work experience before hiring an individual, but an individual needs experience before getting a job. This vicious circle has many people frustrated and unemployed. If you are in this situation, if you have little or no work experience and therefore cannot find a job, here are a few ideas to help you gain career-related experience so you can find work: …Continue Reading
Welcome to part two of my LinkedIn Blog Series! In last week’s post I went over the process of launching your account and creating your profile including how to make sure you’ve listed your employers and education properly. If you just got started on LinkedIn last week you should be starting to build your list of connections, following the prompts to continue improving your professional profile and exploring what LinkedIn has to offer. Today we will look at LinkedIn groups, endorsements and recommendations. …Continue Reading
Are you considering finding work right after high school? Want a good job without spending four years in college? Many students choose to go into construction as it offers a dynamic environment and good pay for an honorable career. However, without going to school for construction you will find it difficult to advance within a company or grow within the industry. A 15 week certificate in construction and drafting is perfect if you would like to get a head start on your career and make more money quicker. If you are considering jumping into a construction career right after high school, or are looking for a new career path, here are some reasons why you should consider getting a quick certificate from a construction school first: …Continue Reading
As you may or may not know, LinkedIn is a rapidly growing professional social media networking site. Since its official launch in 2003 LinkedIn has expanded to over 200 million users as of January 2013! Despite this, I’ve noticed that many people still do not utilize this social media platform. To be honest, I myself only created my own professional profile on LinkedIn a few months ago, but I have since learned how beneficial it can be for maintaining professional relationships, job searches and finding industry information. …Continue Reading
Need a study break? Bored? Procrastinating? Need something fun to do? Take a break and take a look at our top 35 student procrastination sites! …Continue Reading