By Jaymie Pompeo
Contributor, Career Services

Chances are, you’ve heard of temping and doubt there’s much value it offers. Maybe you’ve sneered at the notion of temp work, thinking it only involves sporadic assignments for lower level administration jobs. As someone who found success in using this method as part of a job search strategy, I can safely recommend a change in perspective.

Nowadays, temp jobs are far from menial labor as they can involve high skilled positions in fields such as health care, information technology, engineering, law, and accounting – just to name a few. While you may start with short-term assignments, there is always potential to expand on more opportunities though permanent job offers, networking, and on the job training.

By: Christine Muncy, M.Ed, GCDF
Contributor, Career Services

Being both a trained resume reviewer and hiring manager can often be difficult. It is challenging to separate my experience providing resume critiques to reviewing a resume for a position for which I am hiring. Truth be told, I am never really able to separate the two processes in my head. In almost every instance in which I am hiring, what trips me up the most is the top third of the first page.

When building a resume, the top section of each page is critical. The viewers’ eye should naturally flow from section to section, guiding the reader to the key pieces of information quickly. A common error to make is when skills are listed as abilities or vice versa. Do you know the difference?

By Ann Eastham
Contributor, Career Services

College is an opportunity to learn and grow; advancing yourself as a professional. The reality is, a traditional academic setting of college isn’t for everyone. However, many high school students will enter college because they’ve been taught that without a college education, you cannot secure employment. This can lead to earning a degree the student isn’t actually passionate about, while simultaneously being strapped with considerable debt. The truth is, there is another way to employment; by securing an apprenticeship.

By Kristen Carter, M.Ed.
Career Services at American Military University

Whether you are retiring from the military, transitioning from the classroom, or simply looking to move into the public service field, identifying and communicating your military service and other skills to potential employers is essential.

*This article is part of In Public Safety’s September focus on career transitions*  See original article HERE! By Kristen…

Whether you are retiring from the military, transitioning from the classroom, or simply looking to move into the public service field, identifying and communicating your military service and other skills to potential employers is essential. However, translating your skills can be a daunting task. While you may possess the necessary experience, not properly communicating what you have to offer can be detrimental to your job search. Here are some tips and advice on how to communicate your skills to employers.

By Online Learning Tips Staff

Choosing a school takes some sound thought, and shouldn’t easily be influenced by the first commercial or ad that you see. Education teaches us to not take things at face value, but to scratch below the surface and make our own conclusions. How can you do this with an online education? Attending an open house is a good place to start.

By Cathy Francois
Contributor, Career Services

The idea of virtual career fair is a relatively new concept. These days, just about anything can be facilitated through technology, and a career fair is no exception. We can pay our bills, go to classes, chat with friends, and even lock our front doors with a quick tap of a button. As a career coach, I am still asked, “What’s a virtual career fair,” and, “How does it work?” Although you are not meeting recruiters or hiring manager’s in-person, there are several positives to attending a virtual career fair, and all job seekers should take advantage of this unique opportunity.

Are you curious about what being a part of an online school entails? One of the easiest ways to get a glimpse into the online education realm is by attending a virtual open house.