Maintaining your career is about more than waking up in the morning and going to work everyday. Everything from our training to how we interact with coworkers and our very mindset determine how far we go in our jobs, careers, businesses and lives. The articles below help you with ideas and strategies you can incorporate into your career management process. See how you can keep the sailing smooth and ensure you stay ahead of the game.

9 12, 2024

Top 10 Job Search Tips for 2025

William Mitchell, CPRW2024-12-21T12:35:08-06:00Career Management Help, Cover Letter Help, Interviewing Help, Job Search Preparation, Resume Writing Help|

Driven by technological advancements and evolving industry demands, the 2025 job market presents a few challenges that it's predecessors may not have. So, who couldn’t use a few job search tips to help you get over the hump, right? We have to adapt that search strategy a bit. So, my Christmas present to you? My [...]

15 11, 2024

Avoiding Holiday Scams: Stay Vigilant During Seasonal Job Searches

William Mitchell, CPRW2024-11-15T16:13:25-06:00Career Management Help, Job Search Preparation|

The holiday season brings festive cheer, sparkling decorations, and a surge in seasonal employment opportunities. Unfortunately, it also attracts a rise in holiday scams, as scammers exploit job seekers eager to secure temporary work during this busy time. Recognizing the warning signs of fraudulent job offers can protect you from falling victim to these unscrupulous [...]

29 09, 2024

Your Guide to Negotiating Salary: Tips to Earn What You Deserve

William Mitchell, CPRW2024-11-03T17:14:47-06:00Career Management Help, Job Search Preparation|

Effective negotiating salary strategies can lead to raises from 5% to 20%. Learn how to confidently ask for the pay you deserve. Negotiating salary can be intimidating, but it is what stands between you and fair compensation for your skills and experience. Whether you're starting a new job or seeking a raise, effective [...]

4 09, 2024

Understanding the Job Search Timeline and How to Make the Most of It

William Mitchell, CPRW2024-11-15T16:18:34-06:00Career Management Help, Job Search Preparation|

Job hunting can be both daunting and confusing, with contradictory or outdated advice online, making it easy to get overwhelmed. Understanding the job search and how much work goes into it can help manage expectations and alleviate the stress associated with getting hired. Whether you are unemployed, new to the marketplace, or making strategic changes [...]

30 07, 2024

Resumes for Career Chameleons: Writing Strategies for Frequent Career Shifts

William Mitchell, CPRW2024-09-23T12:46:07-05:00Career Management Help, Cover Letter Help, Job Search Preparation, Resume Writing Help|

If you’ve made recent career shifts—or even industry shifts—more times than you can count, you’re not alone. Welcome to the club of career chameleons! While conventional wisdom might say frequent career shifts a red flag issue, in today’s fast-paced job market, having diverse experiences can actually be a powerful advantage. A study from the Bureau [...]

21 07, 2024

Top 4 Job Search Scams and How to Avoid Them

William Mitchell, CPRW2024-10-28T10:30:11-05:00Career Management Help, Job Search Preparation|

Instances of job search scams continue to rise as remote work and AI advancements provide scammers with new tools to deceive unsuspecting job seekers. How bad is it? According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), job scams surged by 118% in 2023 after tripling between 2020 and 2021. So, what can you do to protect [...]