Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
Summer offers a great opportunity for high school and college students to gain valuable work experience while earning extra cash. Getting work experience as a student, no matter the job, can help you throughout your career. Learning customer service, cash handling, first aid/safety and other important skills make a student resume stand out when looking…
Since 1999, total employment in manufacturing has drastically declined. At the same time, as a result of advances in technology and overall efficiency, manufacturing output has increased. Some cities rely more heavily on manufacturing work than others. A recent report from Smartest Dollar examines manufacturing jobs in the United States. Researchers identified the U.S. cities…
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…
A new study is shedding light on which careers and populations are most vulnerable to automation-induced job loss. Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the University of Oxford’s study on “The Future of Employment,” researchers identified the 170 most at-risk occupations based on their probability of being replaced by machines, robots, and…
A good job depends on a number of criteria, many of which are specific to the individual. We’ve discussed career values, personality and interest areas. While these factors are important, one must also take into consideration things like job growth and salary. When compiling the following list, only objective factors such as growth projections and…