Resources for job seekers
Scammers are everywhere. From fake IRS calls, Nigerian prince emails, fake computer viruses and even job sites. One of our users recently reached out to us regarding a job scam she ran into. They sent her a $3k signing bonus check, unlocked upon being hired, and asked her to do an interview on Whatsapp. During […]
Read More…Managers have a huge impact on a restaurant performance, customer experience and team member satisfaction. That’s why Taco Bell will start paying $100,000 to its managers later in the year. Not all 450 company-owned store managers will get this raise, but their current salaries currently range from $50,000 to $80,000. There is a huge discrepancy […]
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The USPS is the third largest civilian employer in the US, with roughly 502,400 workers in 2016. So if you’re looking for a job, you might want to consider one with the USPS. In these times of Amazon.com, where more and more people are buying everything online, the need of delivery services, like USPS should […]
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When the going gets tough… The tough get creative Patrick Hoagland was laid off as a forklift operator at a metal recycling company in Phoenix. He filled out several online applications and even handed out resumes, but wasn’t getting any responses. He printed 200 copies of his resume and started handing out resumes on the […]
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Landing an interview is already hard enough in the first place, so why blow it? Even if you leave the interview feeling confident, there’s a chance you might have blown it without even knowing it. Here’s a list of things that hiring managers consider as disqualifiers: Being rude to the receptionist or other support staff […]
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are about half million Americans working in the air transportation industry in May of 2018. These jobs tend to be quite high, with the median salary around $60k/year. These include higher level jobs, like directors, pilots and engineers, but there are also jobs that only require a […]
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We all heard it: Robots will take your jobs! It is true that a lot of jobs are being lost to automation. We hear that factories are replacing assembly lines with robots. Truck drivers will be replaced by robots. Even doctors will eventually be replaced by doctors. I was recently in Seattle and came across […]
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Chances are, if you are looking for a job, you ran into one of their ads. Their job ads are everywhere. They NEED you. It can be a great job if you’re currently in between jobs, or if you want to make a few extra bucks after your regular shift. As with any other customer-facing […]
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I get it. Sometimes I wish I had a job where I could just put my headphones and work and not have to talk to anyone. If you’re an introvert and wish you could do that every day, here’s a list of 10 possible jobs for you. Warehouse Receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, […]
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Job interviews can tank as quickly as they started. Let’s face reality: Most hiring managers don’t need to be ‘wow’d’ initially. If you qualify and make a good impression, you’ll probably make the initial cut. Countless good prospective employees bust the interview with vain attempts to ‘stand out’ and make an impression. Don’t go overboard […]
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