Ricia MaranoMay 93 minElevator Pitches: What are They Are & How to Write OneWe’ve talked about elevator pitches before (See our Job Fair article). An elevator pitch is a quick synopsis of who you are, your...
Ricia MaranoApr 42 minDoing a Resume with Little to No Work ExperienceIt seems a catch-22: to get a job you need work experience; to get work experience you need a job. I’ll let you in on a secret: work...
Ricia MaranoJan 315 minWhy 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...
Ricia MaranoJan 174 minWorking Remotely: The BasicsDisclaimer: This article is not meant to be discouraging to those who dream of working remotely. It’s all about managing your...
Ricia MaranoNov 22, 20214 minJust Starting Out? Here’s Some of Our Best AdviceEveryone 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 PhillipsNov 15, 20211 minReady, Set, Work! Understanding What Employers NeedCareer Readiness means knowing what skills employers want and being able to prove that you have those skills. The skills employers desire...
Alexis AmsdenNov 8, 20212 minWhat Color is Your Parachute? A Book ReviewFor 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...
Ricia MaranoOct 18, 20212 minTransferable Skills: What They Are & How to Identify YoursAs many people are changing jobs, whether it be from one department to another within the same company or doing a complete career switch,...
Ricia MaranoSep 27, 20213 min5 More Common Interview Questions and How to Answer ThemSo many potential questions, so many answers to formulate. The truth is that no matter how much you prepare, you can’t predict every...
Ricia MaranoSep 6, 20214 minFive Common Interview Questions and How to Answer ThemThe job search process isn’t easy. Each part has its challenges. It may be that the interview process is the worst. You have to think...
Ricia MaranoAug 30, 20215 minHow to Get, Succeed At, and Get the Most Out of Your First JobRight now is the best time ever to get a job! Employers are eager to hire people, especially those who typically hire those applying for...
Ricia MaranoAug 23, 20214 minTop Soft Skills to Have on Your ResumeIf 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...
Ricia MaranoAug 16, 20214 minHard Skills & Soft Skills: What They Are & How to Include Them on Your ResumeBoth hard and soft skills are essential to one’s resume and general job readiness. Employers look for each of these types of skills when...
Ricia MaranoAug 9, 20213 minResumes 101I 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...
Ricia MaranoJul 26, 20214 minI’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...
Ricia MaranoJul 19, 20216 min7 Life Skills You Should Have By 18 – A List for Teens & Their ParentsAcademics, extracurricular activities, part time jobs, social life. Teens are handling a lot these days; it hardly seem fair to add to...
Ricia MaranoJul 12, 20214 minBehavioral Interviews: What are They Are and How to Prepare for OneBehavioral interviews are becoming more common, and they are different than traditional interviews. They can be a bit more intensive than...
Ricia MaranoJun 28, 20215 minMastering Online LearningIt seems online learning is scary for a lot of people. I’m not entirely sure why. I don’t know if it’s because it seems so different than...
Shannon PhillipsMay 3, 20212 minAll About Our Summer Youth ProgramSummer Youth Program. Summer Jobs. Career Readiness.