Your Career Goals

It is not easy to get invited to a job interview. It takes hiring managers, on average, six seconds to browse through a resume, rejecting hundreds of applications in the process, so you must have made a remarkable impression to have caught their eye. However, as positive this impression is, there is still one more hurdle before an actual job offer can be made – the job interview itself. Continue reading to learn how to boost confidence before a job interview.

Can you believe it? It’s been a whole year in a pandemic. Looking back, most of us thought COVID-19 would only last a couple of months. We quickly learned we were wrong. Here we are a year later, finally making improvements, but most of us still feel the pandemic’s effects. We can all agree after a year of facing adversity; motivation can be hard to come by. Here are five tips to stay motivated after a year in a pandemic. 

In today’s digital market for employment, with so many currently looking for work after COVID-19 layoffs, it is crucial to improve your digital appearance. The first step is to have a good resume. A resume can be the make instead of break for your foot in the door of that dream company. If your resume is formatted well, visually appealing, and appropriately written, recruiters will be knocking at your door.

A career in manufacturing involves turning raw materials into final products that are sold to buyers. This process includes the people who make the products and those in areas such as management, engineering, and design. Workers come up with product ideas, test the products for proper assembly, and manage the shipment and receipt of the goods. Because the manufacturing industry offers six career path clusters, gaining insight into each can help you decide which is right for you.

The economic shutdown that happened in early 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic impacted every industry. Among the industries hit the hardest were retail, travel, and hospitality. Since people were required to shelter at home, shopping, traveling, staying in hotels, and dining in restaurants virtually stopped. Other industries that experienced downturns included manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution. However, many companies in these industries were able to adapt their offerings to continue operations. As a result of creativity and innovation, millions of jobs were created.

A new year means new beginnings. As we wrap up 2023, it is time to make resolutions for your career in 2024. Your plans may include adding members to your network, gaining marketable skills, getting a promotion, or finding a new job. Whatever you set out to do, continue working toward your goals so they become reality.

As 2024 begins, you may consider the changes you want to make in the new year. Like many people who have been working in the same industry for years, switching to a new industry may be part of your plan. Making the leap into uncharted territory is exciting. Trying something new can open doors to opportunities that provide even greater career growth. One of the first steps in transitioning to a new industry is learning to reinvent yourself. Preparation for what may lie ahead increases your odds of success and fulfillment.

Remote interviews have much in common with in-person interviews. Your goal is to show the interviewer why you are best suited for the role and they should offer you the job. The interviewer’s goal is to determine whether you have the skills, qualifications, and personality to blend with company culture and excel in the role. Although much of how you prepare for a remote interview is the same as an in-person interview, there are some additional steps you need to take to get ready for a remote interview. Preparing now lets you demonstrate adaptability and technological savvy important for securing a job change. 

Everyone faces struggles in life. The support we have to overcome them has a significant impact on how successfully we overcome our issues. For this reason, it’s in your best interest to help a co-worker when they’re experiencing difficulty. Because the brain is wired to pick up on the emotional states of people around you, doing what you can to help someone else benefits everyone.   

Although your hard skills are necessary for the career you want, your soft skills play a significant part in how quickly you advance. Along with your work ethic, communication skills, and emotional intelligence, exhibiting a positive attitude will help you reach your career goals. Because people aren’t always taught to be positive, you may have an edge over the competition by exhibiting this quality.