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Feb 7, 20224 min read

The Formula For Attending a Job Fair

If you’re looking for a job, it is worth attending a job fair. Most all companies that will be present are there because they are...

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Jan 31, 20225 min read

Why Am I Not Getting Hired?

You’ve filled out dozens of applications or sent out dozens of resumes. Maybe you’ve had some interviews. But it all ends there. You’re...

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Jan 24, 20224 min read

Want to Be an Entrepreneur? Think About This First

You dream of becoming your own boss and starting up a business. It’s an exciting prospect. You’re certain you have a great idea. It’s...

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Jan 17, 20224 min read

Working Remotely: The Basics

Disclaimer: This article is not meant to be discouraging to those who dream of working remotely. It’s all about managing your...

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Jan 10, 20223 min read

SMART goals for Your New Year’s Resolutions & Your Career

It’s that time of year where many of us make New Year’s resolutions and maybe, just maybe, you’re still determined to carry on with them...

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Jan 3, 20223 min read

How to Keep Your Social Media from Ruining Your Job Prospects

It’s a fact: hiring managers will google you and find your social media. They will look it over. They will use it to help them to make a...

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Shannon Phillips

Dec 27, 20212 min read

New York State Labor Laws for Teens

Many teenagers are eager to work part-time while going to school. Minors as young as age 11 can work legally in New York State under...

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Dec 20, 20213 min read

Tips for Reducing Job Search Anxiety

Looking for a job is stressful in and of itself. Add in the holidays or facing mounting bills or even trying to figure out the...

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Dec 13, 20213 min read

How to Do a Resume When You Have a Lot of Experience

First of all, lucky you! You are blessed with career riches. However, you know that a resume shouldn’t span more than two pages,...

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Shannon Phillips

Dec 6, 20212 min read

Completing Job Applications

For most job seekers, the job application is the first impression you make upon an employer. Whether the application is in person or...

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Shannon Phillips

Nov 29, 20212 min read

You Need a Budget: A Book Review

For all of my book reviews, I will be using a rating system of 1 through 5: 1 for the worst, 5 for the best! I will be rating only books...

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Nov 22, 20214 min read

Just Starting Out? Here’s Some of Our Best Advice

Everyone has a little of advice to give, and we’re no different. Of course, we have a bit of a specialty area: employment and career. So...

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Nov 15, 20212 min read

Special Report: Why Hire a Veteran?

Simply put: Veterans make great employees. Military personnel are frequently cross trained in multiple skills and have experience in...

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Ready, Set, Work! Understanding What Employers Need

Shannon Phillips

Nov 15, 20211 min read

Ready, Set, Work! Understanding What Employers Need

Career Readiness means knowing what skills employers want and being able to prove that you have those skills. The skills employers desire...

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What Color is Your Parachute? A Book Review

Shannon Phillips

Nov 8, 20212 min read

What Color is Your Parachute? A Book Review

For all of my book reviews, I will be using a rating system of 1 through 5: 1 for the worst; 5 for the best! I will be rating only books...

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Nov 1, 20214 min read

Questions to Ask at an Interview That Will Benefit You and Impress the Interviewer

A good interviewer will inevitably ask at the end of the interview, “Do you have any questions for me?” Your answer to this is always: ...

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Oct 25, 20213 min read

Disability Employment: Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month so I would be remiss if I didn’t include an article on it, especially since I,...

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Oct 18, 20212 min read

Transferable Skills: What They Are & How to Identify Yours

As many people are changing jobs, whether it be from one department to another within the same company or doing a complete career switch,...

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Sep 27, 20213 min read

5 More Common Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

So many potential questions, so many answers to formulate. The truth is that no matter how much you prepare, you can’t predict every...

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Sep 20, 20212 min read

The Oft Forgotten Job Search Step: The Thank You

You’re doing well. You’ve written a killer cover letter and resume. You got an interview and feel like you’ve aced it. Now you just...

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