The Confident Career

Congrats Grad! Now, Get a Job

So, you’re a graduate – congratulations! Now it’s time to join the rest of us in the working world. LinkedIn recently published an article that lists all sorts of useful stats about majors, industries and job titles in the top 10 major cities. This is very helpful for anyone in those cities, but what about the grad looking for a job in a small town or the ‘burbs? Well, these tips are for you!

Nigerian Princes Need Not Apply

“Hello Future Employee! We are now hiring for Package Inspectors. You will work 20 hours a week from your own home. Compensation will be $65,000/year…”

I get these sorts of emails all the time. While they usually provide me with some comic relief due to their absurdity, they’re part of a larger problem job seekers are facing today – job posting scams.

Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills – Which Do Recruiters Value Most?

When searching for a job, it seems almost impossible to know what employers want these days. Some people insist that companies care more about culture and look for people whose personality will mesh well with the team. Others say that expertise and experience are number one on the hiring manager’s list of criteria.

Trade Student Loans for Trade School

Trade schools – the forgotten stepchild of the education system. Trade schools are often thought of as the subpar option to college and meant for those who couldn’t get in to a ‘real school’ or can’t handle a ‘real job’. But, the people who go through the process of learning a trade know this is not true at all. In fact, there are around 30 million jobs in the United States that pay an average of $55,000 and don’t require a bachelor’s degree. And remember—these jobs typically don’t come with exorbitant monthly student loan payments.