By Patrick O’Connor Most students are just wrapping up the fourth week of school, which means it’s almost time for your first test. For many returning students, this is a big stress producer; going back to school was a big challenge, but with a first exam waiting just around the corner, remembering how to study for a test seems like an even larger task. College Tips: How to Ace Your…
by Noel Rozny myFootpath Web Editor & Content Manager If you’re fresh out of college and preparing to enter the job market, I’ve bet you’ve got a brand-new power suit, a meticulously-edited resume, and the perfect elevator pitch. But how prepared are you to negotiate your salary? If you’ve never been through the offer and negotiation process before, it can be a little tricky. It takes most people are few…
By Angela Miller Getting laid off from a job after 5+years is like getting divorced. It’s like finding out that your spouse has been unfaithful and is moving on without you. Let’s face it; we deal with the same feelings in either scenario. We feel scared, betrayed, intimidated by the world, foolish that we couldn’t see this coming and unprepared for whatever we have to do to get back on…
by Noel Rozny myFootpath Web Editor & Content Manager So you’ve gotten your resume past the scores of others in the HR department, and now you’re on your way to an interview with the company of your dreams. Congratulations! You probably put hours into your resume, perfecting every little detail, and preparing for an interview requires the same diligence. Depending on what kind of interview you’re doing, though, you may…
By Patrick O’Connor We’re going to start with a quick quiz: What employer is hiring 80,000 new employees, even as we speak? Answer: The United States Government Really! According to Homeland Security specialist Ken Van Sparrentak at Oakland Community College, the U.S. Government is looking to hire border crossing agents, airport security personnel, and more. Surprised? Me too, but it seems this isn’t the only growth industry. Monster.com lists accountant,…
