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    August 2021 Jobs Report

    U.S. employers expanded payrolls by 235,000 jobs in August 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Employers in professional and business services, transportation and warehousing, private education, manufacturing, and other services saw significant growth in August 2021. On the...

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    Benefits of Temporary Employment

    During a year, staffing companies hire 16 million temporary and contract employees. Temporary employees are hired for a limited period of time. Such employees may be hired on a contract, casual, part-time, or full-time basis, but the employment is temporary. For many, searching for a job consists...

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    June 2021 Jobs Report

    Productivity in a Remote Work Environment

    According to a GWL survey, 71% of Americans currently work remotely at least one day a week. Of those who are working remotely, 77% report that they are more productive when remote. Remote work is working from anywhere other than the office, so your home, a café, or even outside.

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    Your Job Search During the Corona Virus

    The Corona Virus has had major implications across the globe in regards to how everyone is approaching their day-to-day operations. If you’re in the middle of a job search right now, you may be wondering what affect the pandemic will have on hiring and interviewing. Here are a few strategies you...

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    Staying Productive While Working From Home

    In this uncharted territory of COVID-19, many companies are being forced to switch to a work from home model earlier than they had anticipated. While some are happy and others are not too thrilled, the reality is that a majority of the workforce will be working from home for the foreseeable future....

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    What to Do When You Feel Stuck in Your Job Search

    Looking for a new job can be time-consuming and an emotionally draining experience. You’ve put in time perfecting your resume, doing phone interviews, taking time out of your day to meet for in-person interviews, and following-up after every interview. Your job search can seem like its own...

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    Perfect New Years Resolutions for Job Seekers

    If the number one thing on your list for 2020 is finding a new job, it’s time to get serious! Resolutions may seem cliche, but the New Year is actually the perfect time to commit to actions that will positively affect your career. Just like any other resolution, saying you’re going to do it is the...

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    Is Your Body Language Costing You the Job?

    Job seekers know that picking the right words to convey your enthusiasm and qualification for a job in an interview is SO important. What about body language? Did you know that your body language can cost you the job? In these stats from Business2Community, hiring managers gave the following...

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    Video Interview Prep [Infographic]

    Video interviews are starting to become the norm in the hiring process. What do you need to know to be able to ace a video interview? Whether this is your first, second, or fifth time having a video interview, it most likely won’t be your last. Here are a few steps to prepare for your upcoming...

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