How to Write a Personal Reference Letter (Template Included)

By Mike Simpson The personal reference letter is a surprisingly tricky beast. If you’re asked to write one, you may wonder, “What should I even talk about?” and “How do I put one of these things together in a way that’ll help them land the job?” Well, luckily, it isn’t as rough as it appears…

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Top 15 Best Jobs for Former Teachers

By Jeff Gillis While many teachers adore their time in the classroom, after a while, burnout creeps up, leaving many looking for jobs for former teachers instead of staying in education. Sure, shaping the minds of future generations is amazing, but the red tape, politics, budget cuts, and other troubles that come with these positions…

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20 Best Jobs for Seniors (Salary Info Included)

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By Jeff Gillis Today, people view retirement differently. While some envision completely leaving the workforce, other seniors don’t have any plan to walk away from the working world entirely. Instead, they view this time in their lives as an opportunity to shift into a new paradigm. They may focus on part-time roles in their current…

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12 Best Job Search Apps

By Jeff Gillis A stunning 81 percent of Americans own a smartphone. Why? Probably because these amazing pieces of tech are so versatile. You can do nearly anything with these little devices. Whether you want to send messages to friends, look up a recipe, or find a job, a handy-dandy smartphone can help. But finding…

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How to Write a Letter of Recommendation for a Student [Template Included]

By Mike Simpson If you are a teacher or mentor a young person, there’s a chance that you’ll be asked to do something important: write a letter of recommendation for a student. But if even if you think the student is amazing, if you’ve never created one of these letters before, the idea may be…

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How To Ask For A Letter of Recommendation (Templates Included)

By Mike Simpson How to ask for a letter of recommendation. It’s a question that plagues students and job seekers alike. Why? Because having one is sometimes a necessity. It can be a requirement for college applications or may make all of the difference when you’re trying to land your dream job. The trick is,…

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Top 20 Questions to Ask Recruiters (+ Questions To Avoid)

By Jeff Gillis When you’re looking for a new job, working with a recruiter is an incredibly smart move. You get a job search ally who can help you find your perfect match. But, if you want to get the most out of the relationship, you need to have excellent questions to ask recruiters at…

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Top 10 Millennial Job Interview Tips (+ Mistakes To Avoid)

By Mike Simpson More than one-in-three people in the workforce are Millennials. That makes them the largest part of the labor force, by far, surpassing Gen X – the second largest population working – by several million. But even as the oldest Millennials approach 40, that doesn’t mean they navigate interviews with the skill of…

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15 Best 6 Figure Jobs

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By Jeff Gillis Many people dream of landing 6-figure jobs. Those positions are usually associated with prosperity, and that alone makes them appealing. But it’s also normal to have questions about what it takes to land a six-figure salary. In fact, you may even be wondering, “What does 6-figures mean,” “Can anyone end up in…

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Top 14 Best Online Jobs for Teens

By Jeff Gillis For many teens, having access to a bit of cash is a must. It gives them the freedom to purchase products they want, save up for a car, stash money for college, and more. After all, just because their parents handle their living expenses doesn’t mean teens can (or should) expect their…

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