Job Readiness

Why Am I Not Getting Hired?

You’ve filled out dozens of applications or sent out dozens of resumes. Maybe you’ve had some interviews. But it all ends there. You’re...

Just Starting Out? Here’s Some of Our Best Advice

Everyone has a little of advice to give, and we’re no different. Of course, we have a bit of a specialty area: employment and career. So...

Shannon Phillips

Ready, Set, Work! Understanding What Employers Need

Career Readiness means knowing what skills employers want and being able to prove that you have those skills. The skills employers desire...

Alexis Amsden

What Color is Your Parachute? A Book Review

For all of my book reviews, I will be using a rating system of 1 through 5: 1 for the worst; 5 for the best! I will be rating only books...

Transferable Skills: What They Are & How to Identify Yours

As many people are changing jobs, whether it be from one department to another within the same company or doing a complete career switch,...

How to Choose a Career Path

I was always envious of those people that knew exactly what they to do with their life. By the time they graduated high school, they had...

How to Get, Succeed At, and Get the Most Out of Your First Job

Right now is the best time ever to get a job! Employers are eager to hire people, especially those who typically hire those applying for...

Top Soft Skills to Have on Your Resume

If you’ve read the last blog article, you’ll already know what Soft Skills are and that everyone has some of them. This article is...

Hard Skills & Soft Skills: What They Are & How to Include Them on Your Resume

Both hard and soft skills are essential to one’s resume and general job readiness. Employers look for each of these types of skills when...

Resumes 101

I won’t lie. Resume writing can be a bit of a chore. It’s a necessary one though in getting a job. Many employers want a resume these...

I’ve Lost My Job. Now What?

Losing your job, especially if it’s through no fault of your own, can be extremely difficult. You’ve lost your source of income and...