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Q&A: Experience Does Not Match Jobs
Here is a comment from an adult going back to school to qualify for jobs. It was originally posted on the DeniseMpls Facebook page. "It is very discouraging when you are forced into unpaid internships and low-paying jobs just so you can gain exposure to your chosen field. Entry-level jobs even demand 3-5 years of experience in that field ..."
3 Steps to Help Someone Find the Right Career
"When I ask my teenager about his plans for the future, he thinks I’m talking about next weekend. Seriously, how can I get my teen to think past high school graduation?"
Workplace Tips for New Graduates
Congratulations! You have accomplished something you worked long and hard for -- You graduated! You have your degree, and no one can take it away from you. Earning a degree is an achievement that you should be proud of. Now that school is behind you (for now …), it’s time to look to look for … Continue reading Workplace Tips for New Graduates
10 Reasons To Do Grunt Work With a Smile
Then next time a supervisor give you a boring, meaningless task to do, say a silent "thank you." You've just been handed the opportunity to boost your career.
