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Should you still consider becoming a telephone operator?

It’s an iconic image from the middle of the 20th century: a telephone operator sitting at a crazily lit-up switchboard, wearing headphones and directing phone calls wherever they need to go. Technologically, we’ve moved on and digitized—average…

7 tips to not letting work take over your life

In this age of leaning in and working whatever hours it takes to get ahead, it can be increasingly easy to forget to take time for yourself. Doing anything but work can actually seem like laziness or self-indulgence—especially when it looks…

These 7 jobs require very little experience

Maybe you’re desperate for a job and have had trouble finding one that fits your life. Maybe you're fresh out of high school with a very short resume. Maybe you're looking for a career change and want something totally new. The trouble is,…

10 of the most useful apps for nurses

We know nurses have to do it all: gain the trust of the medical staff and tend to patients' physical and emotional needs, all while having some of the best memories in any industry. While the emotional side of the job usually comes with years…

9 top jobs to pursue if you’re bilingual

Having another language under your belt can be a huge career asset in today’s crowded market. People on two sides of a language divide will rely on you to effectively and fluently convey information back and forth. If you’re bilingual (or…

7 key resume tips from hiring managers

Putting together a strong resume can be tricky. No one knows this better than hiring managers, who see job candidates make a lot of the same mistakes on their resumes over and over again. So who better to let you know what errors to avoid when…

6 creative job search tips you can learn from hacks that worked

In a job search, it’s hard to go wrong with a solid set of basics: resume, cover letter, firm handshake. But sometimes getting the job you want means getting a little creative, and thinking outside the applicant box. After all, if a hiring…

Find a job when you’re over 50

Today’s job market is increasingly competitive—even for the brightest and most go-getting candidates in the field. If you're over 50 and looking for a new gig amongst fields of millennials, the current state of job hunting can feel overwhelming. Whether…

Get a raise without asking for one

You've put in the time and work and want to see the results in your paycheck. But while just simply steeling yourself and asking might be your most direct bet, it's tough. Many of us probably would rather suffer along with our current measly…

8 interview tips for your first nursing job

You’ve worked so hard in nursing school and on your exams, and now here you finally are: ready to embark on your nursing career. Interviews are nerve wracking in any situation, but particularly early on your career for a job that really excites…