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Who needs reskilling or upskilling?
February 15, 2021 - By Dr. Di
The short answer to the question of who needs reskilling or upskilling is anyone who is getting into or staying in the job market—that’s pretty much all working people. Reskilling means upgrading the hard skills—the skills of how to complete… Read More
A dynamic duo: Bachelor’s degrees and certifications
February 11, 2021 - By Dr. Di
Word on the higher education street is that we soon should see an uptick of industry-specific certifications embedded into many Bachelor’s degree programs. A group of nationally recognized higher ed organizations teamed with Workcred in recent months to look for… Read More
Surprise Interview Questions: How to answer them
February 8, 2021 - By Dr. Di
Most of you know to expect certain questions to be asked in job interviews, questions you can and should be prepared for—I’ve talked about those before. But, expect to be asked at least one surprise question, like the ones that… Read More
Are graduates of elite colleges worth the money it takes to hire them?
February 4, 2021 - By Dr. Di
Many hiring organizations default to interviewing only graduates from the most prestigious universities because, when sifting through thousands of resumes, it’s easier to assume that the best universities produce the best employees. Is that hypothesis true? Four researchers (Taras, Shah, Gunkel, and Tavoletti)… Read More
A good cultural fit is important.
February 1, 2021 - By Dr. Di
Think about a job you’ve had recently: Did you feel like you fit the culture you were working in? What is “the culture” anyway? First, a personal story. When I was interviewing with an unfamiliar company in the video-publishing business,… Read More
Social Media and Hiring: What you need to know
January 28, 2021 - By Dr. Di
Here are some statistics from a recent poll by Express Employment Professionals: Over 70% of the people who do the hiring for companies say that looking at job candidates’ social media profiles can help them hire the best people for… Read More
Now is a good time to think about your career
September 11, 2020 - By Dr. Di
You may be working your head off, completing your classes online like most students during this pandemic; and you’re also spending time on social media, making sense of the world and distracting yourself. Even though everything seems a little upside-down… Read More
Manufacturing could be your choice
September 7, 2020 - By Dr. Di
Lots of changes have been made in manufacturing in the past few decades, with some companies moving their operations to foreign countries to reduce cost. As more manufacturing is being brought home, even bigger changes are occurring because of advanced… Read More
Adaptability is important
Quint Studer, a business leader and philanthropist who founded the Studer Community Institute, recently wrote an article in the Pensacola News Journal that seems to sum up most of the encouraging ideas that commencement speakers are giving to graduating classes… Read More
Underemployment can happen to young college grads
You could probably guess that unemployment is a little higher for new college grads than for older ones; it’s to be expected to take some time to find the right job after graduation from college or trade school. But here’s… Read More