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What Matters More, Skills or Degrees? 2021!

What Matters More, Skills or Degrees? 2021!

We frequently hear employers, prospective students, entrepreneurs, and futurists saying that it’s all about the skills, not about the degree. We can understand the conflicting thoughts- Do degrees really matter? Why skills matter more than your degree? Is a University degree necessary…

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What Elon Musks Looks For When Hiring

Earlier this month, Tesla held what it called "A.I. Day" to show off its efforts to build artificial intelligence computers capable of autonomous driving. One of the main reasons for the event was to recruit top talent -- which got…

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5 Keys to Confidence

5 Keys to Confidence

It is no secret that confidence is tied to success, and vice versa. However, it is usually assumed that confident people are just born that way, that they are never scared and that they just feel confident all of the…

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Why Choose a Staffing Agency?

Why Choose a Staffing Agency?   The best reason to find work through a staffing agency is the reliable connection to the jobs you need and want. However, that is far from the only reason. Searching for employment can be…

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Writing Your Resume: The First 7 Steps

Writing Your Resume: The First 7 Steps

Writing a resume can be a daunting task, especially if you’re tackling this challenge for the first time in your professional life, or if you’ve been off the job market for so long that you’ve lost your old resume file…

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4 Recruiting Lessons From Game of Thrones

4 Recruiting Lessons From Game of Thrones

The new season of Game of Thrones begins Sunday and everybody's excited about the chance to catch up with Tyrion, Cersei and (maybe?) Jon Snow. But amid all the epic battles, lusty bedroom antics and bloody betrayals, there's something else…

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A World Without Work

The end of work is still just a futuristic concept for most of the United States, but it is something like a moment in history for Youngstown, Ohio, one its residents can cite with precision: September 19, 1977. For much…

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6 Tips for Writing an Effective Resume

6 Tips for Writing an Effective Resume

Hiring managers and recruiters alike say they've seen more poorly written resumes cross their desks recently than ever before. Attract more interview offers and ensure your resume doesn't eliminate you from consideration by following these six key tips: Read more…

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