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Job Market Momentum Slows - What It Means for Your Career

The job market, which has been red-hot for months, showed signs of cooling down in October according to the latest jobs report. Employers added 150,000 jobs last month - a solid number, but noticeably fewer than in...

Change Course: Empowering Lives and Building Careers in Des Moines

  In the heart of Des Moines, a nonprofit organization called Change Course is transforming lives and giving individuals a second chance at building successful careers. With its unique program offerin...

Applying for a Job In-Person: A Step-by-Step Guide

Right now, we are living in an era dominated by digital technology. Online applications are prevalent; however, the traditional approach of walking in and applying for a job in person can still be quite effective. Walk-i...

How to Stop Office Drama with Just Four Words

Office drama can spread like a wildfire, feeding on the emotional reactions it gets. The more people react to the drama, the bigger it grows.  Dramatic people tend to exaggerate problems, making small issues seem like ...

Entry-Level Jobs Still Exist, But The Skills Needed For Them Have Changed

For years, we’ve heard concerns about entry-level jobs disappearing, but what if that’s not entirely accurate? What if these jobs still exist, but we simply aren’t preparing people w...

The Good and Bad of Using AI for Job Applications

  Why It's Helpful:   Saves Time: AI can make applying for jobs faster. It lets you quickly create resumes, cover letters, and answer common questions, meaning you can apply for more jobs without spending...

The Evolution of the Labor Market: Are Businesses Ready?

The labor market is experiencing a shift like never before, with far-reaching consequences and undeniably, it is changing a lot faster than businesses can keep up. The workforce in the last 50 years has undergone a ...

Michigan Town to Get New Auto Plant, 100 Jobs

Three Rivers is a city in Southwest Michigan, whose township seat bears the same name, and they have been known for being among the last holdouts of the auto industry's desertion some many years ago. American Axle & Ma...

Remote Working: Would Organizations Embrace It after the Pandemic? Find Out

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed how people worldwide provide services in their workplaces; one of the most significant is adopting the remote working strategy. Before Covid-19 happened, only a few ...