Some careers—nursing, for example—require specific majors and degrees, but most careers are open to a wide variety of college majors. Urban planning, for example, is a career path available to… Read More
Resume Q&A: How Important Is LinkedIn?
Q. I have been trying to guide my college-aged daughter in her job search and highly recommended that she join LinkedIn. She replied that LinkedIn is not used by her… Read More
Resumes for Social Workers
A social worker helps individuals, families, and communities function and feel better, solve problems together, and find the resources they need. That definition covers a wide range of services, such… Read More
Why Company Culture Is Important
Recently, several companies have had major overhauls in the executive suite—including Boeing, Uber, Wells Fargo, and luggage maker Away—related to the company culture. In many of those cases, a poor… Read More
How Does Your Current Salary Affect Your Job Search and Resume?
Your current, past, and preferred salary are critical to your job search—but maybe not in the way you think. Some states have passed laws that prohibit companies from asking about… Read More
Resume Q&A: What are IT Hiring Managers Looking for?
Q. I am a recent college graduate about to apply for my first full-time IT job. I have work experience in other fields (mostly retail) but only academic credentials for… Read More
