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5 Steps for Assessing Your Own Job Skill Set

Do the skills you list on your resume highlight your strongest talents? Do they reflect the hard...

Top Tips for Creating a Successful Career Plan

Crafting a Career Plan: Your Blueprint for Professional Success Are you looking to jump start your...

Acing the Interview: How to Prepare for 6 Common Interview Styles

Not all interviews are the same, and employers use different interview styles depending on the work...

What Is Career Development, and Why Is It Important?

Are you plodding along in your job, counting the hours to the end of the workday? This could be a...

8 Tips for Writing a Winning Cover Letter

Crafting a Successful Cover Letter: Expert Tips for Job Seekers In the competitive job market, it’s...

Post-Interview: Writing Tips for Thank You Notes and Follow-Ups

In the competitive world of job hunting, the devil is often in the details.

The Job Seeker's Checklist: How to Stay Organized During a Job Search

It takes, on average, 20 weeks (around five months) to find a job, according to the U.S. Bureau of...

Job Seeker’s Guide to Successful Salary Negotiations

Salary negotiations often stand as the bridge between you and your dream job. Skillfully navigating...

5 Ways to Improve Your Manufacturing & Logistics Resume

As a job seeker, you want to highlight your best attributes and top skills when crafting a resume...

How to Deal with Gaps in Your Resume

Many people feel uneasy when trying to explain time on their resume when they were not working. In...

5 Tips for Using AI to Help You Write Your Resume

You’ve likely noticed that artificial intelligence technology has exploded in popularity. In early...

How to Get Hired After Being Laid Off

Being laid off from a job is a life-changing event that brings about a wide range of emotions and...

How to Discuss Weaknesses in a Job Interview

In this article, you'll learn why interviewers ask this question and how to prepare for it. You'll...

Stand Out to Employers: Master the Art of Listing Resume Skills

Do you know what skills you should put on your resume? If not, take some time to establish a solid...

5 Common Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

Job interviews can be nerve-wracking, but preparation is vital to boosting confidence. After all,...

How to Reach Out to a Recruiter to Jump Start Your Job Search

A recruiter is a great resource for anyone looking for a new job. Recruiters work to connect job...

Fun Facts for Administrative Professionals Day

Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

Women's History Month Profile: Kim Barragan

For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has supported women in their work and careers, whether it be...

Heat Safety: Know the Signs of Heat Stroke

Summer brings sunny days and lazy barbeques, but when you’re working hard it also brings the risk...

The Pitfalls of a Poorly Constructed Resume

Are you constantly sending out your resume only to get irrelevant responses or no responses at all?...

The Six Best Modern Resume Template Resources

In the past few years, the way resumes are used has changed significantly. Gone are the days of...

Get Your Resume Organized

Do your qualifications match the requirements for the position?

Company Culture and Job Satisfaction

Accepting a company’s job offer when you know very little about the company's culture is like...

What Is a Recruiter (and Why You Should Use One in Your Job Search)

Navigating today’s job market can feel like a full-time job in itself. Applying directly to...

Sticky Salary Situations: A Q&A for Anyone Who Works

So, you’ve passed your initial interviews and are now in talks with the hiring manager and HR. Or...

Assessing Employee Benefits Before You Accept a Job Offer

When you’re interested in a new role, you immediately want to know what the job pays. But...

What Salary Should I Ask For? 3 Tips for Knowing What You’re Worth

Have you ever felt hesitant, anxious, or maybe full of dread answering the job interview question:...

Resume Help: 9 Tips to Boost Your Job Search

If you’re going through a job transition or applying for a new role, you want your resume to shine...
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