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Which is more important – Values or Dollars?
February 27, 2020 - By Dr. Di
Here’s something that LinkedIn research has found: 86% of younger employees—those born between 1981 and 1996 (Millennials)—would choose a company whose values aligned with their own values instead of a company that would pay them more money. In fact, they… Read More
Women: Want to earn more money? Consider a career in trucking?
November 17, 2019 - By Dr. Di
Some women are getting a whole new lease on life by going into trucking careers. Why not earn more money while experiencing an “extended camping trip” as one female over-the-road trucker described her new job in an article in the… Read More
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
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
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
Should you learn a trade instead of going to college?
April 8, 2019 - By Dr. Di
Your folks and friends may be pushing you toward college or finishing a degree, but would it be just as good to go into one of the trades instead? Tim Carter, a syndicated writer and home improvement expert, recently said… Read More
Which career path should I choose?
January 29, 2019 - By Dr. Di
Are you having concerns about whether or not your chosen career path will lead to a job when the time comes? If you have concerns, you’re not alone. A Strada-Gallup poll conducted in 2017, said that only one-third of the… Read More