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03
Jun
2025

Finding Work as an Older Worker: Embracing Opportunity in a Changing Workforce

categories: looking for work as an older job seeker

As the full retirement age for maximum Social Security benefits rises to 70, more people are choosing—or needing—to stay in the workforce longer. This shift isn’t just about financial necessity; it’s also about capability and opportunity. The modern workforce is evolving, and older workers are more important than ever. With demographic shifts, improvements to healthcare, […]

09
May
2025

How to Choose the Right Resume Writer

categories: Choosing a resume writer

Finding the right resume writer can make a substantial impact on the effectiveness of your job search. A professionally crafted and optimized resume not only highlights your qualifications and achievements, but it also helps you stand out in a competitive job market—especially with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) screening most resumes before they even reach the […]

30
Jan
2025

5 Things To Include In A Professional Development Strategy

categories: career choices, In the workplace, Resume, resume services, resume writing, Uncategorized

A professional development strategy is really just a promise you make to yourself to do your best in your career. Whether you are fresh out of college or stuck at the center of the corporate ladder, a professional development plan can help you move forward and enjoy the career you want. Here, we take a […]

30
Nov
2024

Things To Know About The 2025 Job Market

categories: Job Market Guide

If you’ve been looking for work lately, you’ve undoubtedly felt discouraged, unhappy and unmotivated at times. You want nothing more than to find a position where you can practice your abilities, but even the employers for which you are overqualified aren’t returning your calls. Soon, you’re doing a job that barely covers the bills and […]

17
Nov
2021

How To Nail a Video Interview

categories: Uncategorized

Video interviews are becoming increasingly popular as the world shifts towards remote work and recruiting becomes more globalized. Virtual interviews are a more efficient and speedier option than scheduling in-person interviews. They allow hiring managers a more intimate first-round interview compared to phone interviews, while offering the candidate more flexibility than an in-person interview. Consider […]

05
Nov
2021

4 Things Job Seekers Need To Know Know

categories: Job Search Tips

The headlines are inescapable–“help wanted” signs are everywhere and businesses are looking for workers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are currently 10.4 million job openings in the U.S–and only 8 million job seekers. What does this mean for your average job seeker? Location Matters While there are plenty of headlines about […]

29
Oct
2021

How To Avoid Underselling Yourself In The Job Search Process

categories: Resume Guide

Have you been struggling with how to present yourself to employers through your job search documents and interview skills? Are you feeling uncertain of how to accurately demonstrate your worth as an employee? Do you find yourself consistently applying to jobs which aren’t challenging enough, present few growth opportunities and don’t offer substantial pay upgrades? […]

20
May
2021

What a Professional Resume Writer Actually Does

categories: resume services

You have probably seen a ton of ads on sites like Indeed and LinkedIn recommending that you spice up your resume by hiring professional resume writers. Heck, you probably saw us recommend it to you in our articles and videos. The benefits that come with hiring a professional cannot be understated. However, this article isn’t […]

26
Apr
2021

Tips for Pandemic-Era Job Hunting

categories: pandemic job search

Finding a Job During the Pandemic With a historic unemployment rate at the start of the pandemic, you probably found yourself without a job at some point this year. With businesses closing on top of all of this, finding a job in this era can be incredibly difficult if you don’t know what to do. […]

03
Mar
2021

COVID-19 Vaccines Available Today

categories: COVID-19 Vaccine

More people than ever qualify for the COVID-19 Vaccine This week President Biden announced that there would be enough vaccine for all adults in the United States by the end of May. Many states have rolled out aggressive vaccination programs which have provided inoculations to individuals in nursing homes and those over 65. With the […]