Never Stop Learning: Obtain Credentials to Grow Your Career

Turning a job that you enjoy into a meaningful career is the way to ensure long-term financial security and professional fulfillment. Taking the time to lay your career and educational groundwork today -- including stacked credentials -- can ensure that you succeed in a lifelong career that fits your skills and interests.

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How to Discuss a Criminal Background with Employers

There are many challenges people can face in finding employment (education, health issues and lack of transportation to name a few), but having a criminal record is one of the most significant. Here are some universal best practices about how to best communicate your criminal history.

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Who's Prepared to Network at a Career Fair?

The key to attending any career fair is to have a well-prepared résumé, references, portfolio, appearance and a plan to network. Do you think that these example job seekers have come to the fair prepared to network?

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Who’s Prepared to Network at a Career Fair?

The key to attending any career fair is to have a well-prepared résumé, references, portfolio, appearance and a plan to network. Do you think that these example job seekers have come to the fair prepared to network?

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Careers in Focus: Food Service

The food service industry may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about long-term career options, but there are many people out there that choose the food service industry and excel in it. Check out this overview for more information.

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Four Strategic Career Development Tips for Women

It’s the start of the new year and you’re looking for some inspiration. Could your career development plan use help to gain momentum? Women who report being successful and satisfied in their careers often engage in proactive planning. Here are some tips for strategic career development for women.

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Get an Interview Advantage by Conducting Online Research

Building on our past articles on interview preparedness, you can turn information into a powerful tool is by using online research to get a leg up on your competition and show the interviewer your intelligence, preparedness and commitment.

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Five Tips for Getting Positive Job References

What would former and current bosses say about you if you gave their names as a reference? A good reference is important, after all, to getting the job you want and building a great career. Here are five tips you should keep in mind.

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Grow and Advance in These Five Retail Careers

Retail is a fast-growing career field that represents a huge part of the U.S. economy. A number of retail jobs are growing quickly, and you may find a good career fit for you in retail. Here are five popular jobs and credentials for them in this diverse field.

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Networking Skills and Strategies You Need to Know

There’s some truth to the old saying, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” However, if you use some of these networking strategies, you can ensure that you will know all the right people to take your career to the next level.

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