Career Insights, News, and Advice
Essential reads to help you navigate the world of employment,
job security, and career success.
Costco Raises Hourly Wages for Many Employees
Costco, a popular wholesale store, has announced that most of its hourly workers will now be paid over $30 an hour. A recent memo viewed by Reuters revealed the company's plans to increase wages for its highest earning store...
Deciding to Quit: A Guide to Making the Right Move and Finding Your Next Opportunity
Thinking about quitting your job but don't have another one waiting for you? It's a big step that needs careful thought. Sometimes, the reasons to leave are strong enough, and it he...
Should I Return the Unemployment Benefit Money? What Every Beneficiary Should Know
Many people in the United States have received unemployment benefits in recent years, but there is often confusion about whether this money needs to be paid back. Here’s what you need t...
Severe Labor Shortage by 2030 (Estimate)
And now for some truly uplifting news. The recruitment firm Korn Ferry estimates by the year 2030 there will be a severe labor shortage globally with literally tens of millions of unfilled jobs left open. This will, unfortunately, clip...
Considering a Phased Retirement? Here is Everything That You Need to Know
The ongoing COVID-19 health crisis has done a real number on the stock market. As the markets continue to experience extreme volatility, many retirement accounts have been put in flux. This uncertaint...
Enhancing Your Job Skills During COVID-19
According to job statistics by the Department of Labor, the country's unemployment rate hit as high as 15% in April this year. This implies that businesses are firing workers as a survival strategy. Chances are that yo...
Have You Looked Outside Your Expertise for Employment in 2020?
If you've been unemployed for months due to the Covid-19 pandemic, your county economic development office, your local workforce development office, and your local community college can help you get back t...
Job interviews are always filled with nervous moments. If you don't know how to handle them, you might end up making a mistake that might affect the o...
However, you might not know that the way to emerge the best candidate in an interview is by overcoming your anxiety befo...
Losing your job is one of the most unfortunate events in life. However, it should not be the end of life because even some of the most successful peop...
The hardest part of accepting your dismissal is to know that you did nothing wrong. You might have asked a challenging q...
