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The Risks of AI-Created Job Seekers

In today’s job market, not all applicants are real people. Some companies have started noticing a strange trend: candidates that seem perfect on paper but are actually created by artificial intelligence (AI). Imagine a company in...

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...

Networking for the Networking-Averse: Transforming Dread into Opportunity

Networking. The word alone can evoke images of awkward mixers, forced smiles, and the daunting task of making small talk with complete strangers. But what if we told you that networking doesn't ha...

Thanksgiving Travel Time Now Extends Beyond the Weekend

Welcome to Thanksgiving week! With more people working from home now, the busiest travel days for Thanksgiving are spreading out more than before. Before, most people would travel on the Wednesday right before Thank...

How to Make a Successful Career Switch

Whether you're considering transitioning into a remote job or seeking out new growth opportunities, there are several strategies you can use to make the process smoother. Here's how to make a successful career switch and expl...

10 Essential Questions to Ask When Talking to a Job Recruiter

A job interview isn't just for the company to learn about you, but also for you to discover if the job and company fit your aspirations and work style. Realizing this, it's smart to have a set of question...

US Job Growth Shows Resilience as Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.7% in November

In a positive development for the US economy, job growth accelerated in November, as the unemployment rate dropped to 3.7%, underscoring the resilience of the labor market. These figures suggest t...

3 Work-From-Home Jobs You Can Begin Without Prior Experience in 2025

Ever thought you need lots of experience to land a high-paying job that lets you work from anywhere? It's time to think again.  While we often associate remote work with tech gurus or seasoned ...

How Do You Go Back to Work As 41 Million Americans Collect Unemployment?

How Do You Go Back to Work As 41 Million Americans Collect Unemployment? Returning to work as your employer reopens requires you to commute and work safely possibly with extra housekeeping duties. You...