We’re here to support and provide inspiration during these times. Our team loves the following poem by Los Angeles Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman and we want to share the positivity with you. We observe how burdens braved by humankindAre also the moments that make humans kindLet each morning find us courageous, brought closerHeeding the […]
Considering Jobs of the Future
The past ten years have contributed to some incredible advancements in our world and its technology. Remember the phone you owned ten years ago compared to the phone you own today. What about the jobs your parents had, the “popular” degrees sought after, and the career path you followed or planned to embark on at […]
A Pay Check is Not the Only Factor That Makes a Job Appealing
The average American spends at least 1,896 hours a year at work. Those hours translates into a paycheck. Making a living that supports daily expenses and ability to save for a happy retirement is an important part of career outcomes and goals. The type of work you do and location is factored by unique passions, […]
How Will Jobspeaker Engage Employers and Me In My Job Search?
It takes a lot of work for a job seeker to make themselves known to employers. Job seekers use various hiring platforms to search and apply for job opportunities. The overwhelming demand to keep track of all the platforms, customized cover letters, resumes, and contacts, can hinder engaging with employers in the most effective and […]
Jobspeaker’s Platform Helps Engage and Manage Students in Job Search and Career Development
Engaging in a meaningful job search and career development process is a must for both students and employers. Student engagement makes for a meaningful college experience in their learning and skills development. For educators, ensuring that students are active participants in their academic and career journey is setting students up for success. By creating career […]
Does Your Degree Matter?
The question of whether or not your degree matters is a question that carries a lot of weight. Some take pride in their degree/s and the livelihood it has contributed to, while other graduates may feel misplaced, lost, or ultimately questioning their effort in acquiring their degree. One of the most significant decisions an individual […]
3 Reasons to Engage Your Alumni
Alumni support is becoming an important factor for educational institutions. By definition, an alumnus is a former member of a group, company, organization, or educational institution. Don’t let the word “former” fool you. Though they are no longer enrolled in classes, dining in the cafeteria, or residing in the student dorms, their relationship with an […]
What Are Foundational Job Skills and Why Do They Matter?
It is understood that a job description and the skill set it requires will vary from job to job. Each job and its industry may require an individualistic set of talents, knowledge, educational degree, and skillset. However, an outstanding job candidate possesses foundational job skills that hold relevancy no matter the job at hand. The […]
Jobspeaker is the Job Search Platform You Need to be Using. Here’s Why
The process of searching for a job can be overwhelming. The web search can bombard you with extensive options of job search platforms and services claiming to offer the road map for the best route to job searching and getting hired. However, you encounter confusing directions leading to job search dead ends, out dated information, […]
6 Essential Tips for your Job Interview and a Follow-Up Tip
You’ve been called for a job interview! Now what?! Job interviews are often the biggest hurdle to cross for job seekers. Wanting to make a great first impression with your future employer is important yet nerve-wracking and that is why preparation is key. To prepare, consider these six essential tips, plus a follow-up to help […]