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Japanese Flight Attendants Taking on New Roles

The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't just caused mass unemployment in the United States. It's affected countries around the world. One of the hardest-hit industries is travel and tourism. With lockdowns, quarantines and closures, fewer ...

Are You Embarrassed By Your Career Skills? Here's What To Do

Many people feel this way, especially when they don't have the same education or experience as their peers. But you can do several things to improve your skills and boost your confidence. The best thing is to accep...

Change Course: Empowering Lives and Building Careers in Des Moines

  In the heart of Des Moines, a nonprofit organization called Change Course is transforming lives and giving individuals a second chance at building successful careers. With its unique program offerin...

Acing Your Next Interview by Mastering Common Questions

Feeling the jitters about an upcoming job interview? You're not alone. Interviews can feel like walking a tightrope while juggling fireballs — exciting, yet a tad terrifying.  However, a sprinkle of p...

Costco Raises Hourly Wages for Many Employees

Costco, a popular wholesale store, has announced that most of its hourly workers will now be paid over $30 an hour. A recent memo viewed by Reuters revealed the company's plans to increase wages for its highest earning store...

Climbing the Ladder: More Than Just a Performance Game

The road to a promotion is often paved with the misconception that high job performance alone will propel employees up the career ladder.  As noted by the Harvard Business Review—an invaluable resource for...

Switching Jobs Often Could Make You Lose Money From Your Retirement Fund

Did you know that changing jobs a lot could mean you end up with a lot less money by the time you retire?  According to new research from a group at Vanguard, people who often switch jobs could...

Will 2020 Bring a Revolution in International Job-Creation?

Will 2020 Bring a Revolution in International Job-Creation? CNN Money predicts that 5 million jobs will be lost to robotics technology during 2020. Nearly 10,000 jobs in the retail industry have already been lost ...

These Jobs Don't Require a Bachelor's Degree But Pay Well in 2020

A long time ago, only about seven percent of Americans attended college. Employers presumed these young people to be very intelligent and would often train them for free at the workplace. However, college admi...