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Have you considered a career in the trades?
July 27, 2019 - By Dr. Di
It has taken 40-50 years to get here, but there’s a big shortage of skilled workers that’s getting worse by the day, as reported in Chief Learning Officer. What does this mean? It means that as more and more Baby… Read More
Finding a job may be easier!
June 25, 2019 - By Dr. Di
Two things are affecting job prospects for new grads recently, and both are big. More Baby Boomers—people that may be your grandparents’ ages—are retiring this year, plus it’s expected that employers, at least in the US, will increase their hiring… Read More
If you are graduating from college, you need a financial plan now!
If you’ve just graduated from college or your tech program and either have or are close to that first job, know what you’ll need right away? No, not a new car, even though you probably deserve one! You’ll need a… Read More
Improving your performance using mindfulness
June 16, 2019 - By Dr. Di
If you want to do a better job on taking a test, interviewing for a job, or focusing on the paper that’s due, do what the Chicago Cubs do: Practice mindfulness. The team has a new kind of coach in… Read More
How important is communication in the workplace?
June 4, 2019 - By Dr. Di
Preparing for and getting that good job is high on your list of priorities right now. But it doesn’t hurt to look ahead to keeping that job once you get it. Preparing to keep a job is as much a… Read More
Here’s an important skill that you may not have!
May 26, 2019 - By Dr. Di
Do you know what skill employers don’t see in young job applicants today? Communication skills. What? How can that be? You may think that, just because you and your friends spend most of your time texting and responding on social… Read More
College graduates better be ready! Good news/Bad news
May 20, 2019 - By Dr. Di
And here it is. The good news first: Entry level work in today’s world no longer has all the routine tasks that first jobs used to have. New employees are now expected to hit the ground running—communicate directly with customers,… Read More
Should I take courses during the summer?
May 17, 2019 - By Dr. Kit
Would you consider taking courses in the summer while in college? Why not? You may even be able to start the summer before going away to college, immediately after your high school graduation. An article in the Chicago Tribune discusses… Read More
The Trades are looking for women!
May 6, 2019 - By Dr. Di
Why are more companies looking for women for blue collar jobs like truck drivers, electricians, constructions workers, mechanics, and more? Because they need them! Sarah Chaney and Eric Morath report in the Wall Street Journal that, with the current tight… Read More
Does it really matter where you go to college?
April 29, 2019 - By Dr. Di
Ten CEOs of various Chicago businesses were recently interviewed by journalists for the Chicago Tribune about whether or not they think it really matters what school you choose for your Bachelor’s degree. Nine out of 10 of the CEOs said… Read More