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Boring buzzwords used in job listings alienate skilled candidates

Currently, the unemployment rate in the US is at 4.1%, which means employers need to do everything they can to attract good candidates for their openings. In 2018, buzzwords such as ‘flexible’, ‘qualified’, and ‘innovative’ all appear on job listings so often, people are not as interested when they see these descriptors. Roughly seventy-five percent Continued »

Best places to live for college graduates looking for work

According to data from global job search engine Adzuna, college graduates of all levels will enter a job market with ample openings across a variety of industries and states, and as graduation season fast approaches, there’s good news for the upcoming batch of graduates. As of April 20, 2018, Adzuna recorded 107,270 entry level openings Continued »

Top 5 greenest companies

The impact companies have on the environment is becoming more important for people when they are searching for a new job. Corporate responsibility holds companies accountable for the damage they cause to the environment and society as a result. Some companies make reducing waste and decreasing their carbon footprint a priority and want to create Continued »

Top 10 states hiring IT

Technology is evolving and becoming integral in every instance of our lives, because of this jobs in technology are increasing all across the country. Bigger states and cities certainly attract technology jobs and companies, however, some states on this list may surprise you. Using data from Adzuna, we crunched the numbers to find out which Continued »

Restaurant interview tips and tricks

The U.S. restaurant industry employs 14.7 million people. The range of duties extends beyond chefs and waiting staff. Each restaurant role is distinct and requires specific interview questions to identify the best person for the job. Whether you’re looking to simply stay up to date on restaurant industry trends, looking for a job in the Continued »

Resume killers to avoid at all costs

Having a clear and clean resume is one of the most important things you can do to ensure that you get an interview with a potential employer. According to research done at TheLadders, employers only spend 6 seconds looking at each resume for their initial fit or no fit decision, because of this, simple mistakes can Continued »

The most valuable languages to learn

New research shows Spanish, Chinese, and Polish are the languages in highest demand by US employers but German speakers make the highest salary on average. American jobseekers would do well to learn a second language, according to data from global job search engine, Adzuna. Although only around seven percent of college students in America are Continued »

How to stay healthy at a desk job

When your job requires you to sit at a desk for most of the day, it can get difficult to stay healthy. Here are some tips for staying healthy in an office, physically and mentally! 1. Bring your lunch to work This one will help you with your health and your budget. Buying lunch out Continued »

Millennials are earning less than their parents

Millennials, a generation in which developed in the greatest economic downfalls in the nation’s history, have been facing even harder times. Despite being better educated, a report from Young Invincibles, explores the generational declines between baby boomers & millennials, claims that millennials are earning 20% less in their careers than baby boomers had earned at the same Continued »