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Category: Job Skills

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  • Top Tech Skills to Advance Your Career Today

    Remember when the most advanced technology in the office was the fax machine, and knowing how to "reply all" without triggering workplace chaos was a coveted skill? Yeah, those days are long gone.Whether you’re a seasoned pro looking to brush up on your tech skills to stay relevant in your job or a career switcher…

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  • Unlocking Career Opportunities: How F&I Training Can Help You Get Jobs in Auto Dealerships in the USA

    The automotive industry in the USA is a dynamic and competitive field, offering a wide range of career opportunities. Among the various roles available, the position of a Finance and Insurance (F&I) Manager stands out as both lucrative and essential to the success of any dealership. However, breaking into this role can be challenging without…

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  • How to Identify Transferable Skills to List on Your Resume

    Are you looking to break into a new career field? If you are lacking related experience, it can be tricky to write your rewrite your resume for a career change. Learning how to identify transferable skills to list on your resume is a powerful way to highlight your relevant qualifications and stand out to potential…

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  • Eight of the Fastest Growing Career Fields (and How to Align Your Job Skills)

    Are you thinking of changing jobs or careers into a growing career field? According to a recent study, roughly 96% of workers are currently looking for a new job. Even if you don’t want to make a giant career change (like switching industries), it’s never a bad idea to gain new skills to make yourself…

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  • Five Signs You’re Sabotaging Your Career Success

    Self-sabotage is probably the biggest career success killer. Bad bosses, low pay, and crappy co-workers are nothing compared to the damage we can do to ourselves.Every single person develops self-sabotaging habits from time to time. The trick is to catch them before they become detrimental to your career success.Read on to learn about five signs…

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  • Five Career Changes That Require Little Experience

    Want to learn about five great career change opportunities that require little experience? There's more opportunities than you might think!With the pandemic unfortunately comes mass lay-offs and uncertainty. However, companies moving partially or completely online drives the demand for technical workers.Baby boomers are retiring. In addition, the development and distribution of the COVID vaccine will…

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  • Connect Your Interests & Personality to Your Ideal Flexible Job

    The world has gone a little haywire recently (in case you haven't noticed), and you might find yourself needing a flexible, recession-proof job. You might have suffered a lay-off, or maybe you need to help supplement your family's income. Or perhaps you just want a job so you don't go completely bonkers. Regardless of your…

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  • How to Take Control during Career Uncertainty

    I literally just started a new job last week. Talk about bad timing! I was on the third day of my new job when the COVID-19 turmoil began to hit. The.third.day. I honestly don't know whether to laugh or cry. But here's the reality: I've got two little kids to take care of at home…

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