Jacob Lund / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Hiring needs for managers differ across sectors, and remote tech startups have specific requirements for job candidates. “Unique challenges come with hiring for remote positions within tech startups due to the highly specialized skill sets needed for success,” explains Kacper Rafalski, a senior-level […]
Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com Many older workers want — or need — to remain on the job as long as possible. But keeping your career moving forward can be difficult as you age and the workplace changes. The best way to remain an asset in your employer’s eyes is to stay competitive. Older workers who […]
Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you spinning your professional wheels but can’t quite figure out how to move forward? You may have realized you’re unhappy with your current job, but you’re not quite sure how to fix the problem. Perhaps you have big ambitions but no clear […]
Damir Khabirov / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Negotiating salary can be an uncomfortable part of a job offer, especially when you’re likely thankful for the offer and hope to see it through! But not negotiating for fair pay can put you at a disadvantage. In fact, 58% of Americans don’t […]
Daisy Daisy / Shutterstock.com Financial shocks are always unwelcome, but the jolt is even worse after you retire and no longer receive a steady paycheck. A huge percentage of retirees — 81% of women and 69% of men — report having experienced such financial upheaval at some point during their golden years, according to a […]
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. A job search is no small undertaking. It can be difficult, time-consuming, and frustrating. And if you’re not careful, it can quickly become overwhelming. One of the best ways to avoid this is to have regular check-ins with yourself. Ask yourself how you feel […]
sakoqwakestock / Shutterstock.com Imagine making $500,000 a year without having to earn a college degree. If you are a court reporter — and a little bit lucky — it’s possible. A shortage of court reporters has grown to at least 5,000 unfilled positions nationwide, according to the Association for Court Reporters and Captioners. The lack […]
Being able to work a job that pays well and only requires you to press a few buttons sounds like a dream. But unfortunately, such a job doesn’t exist. While you might not be able to earn 6-figures as a professional napper, you can find a profession that matches your temperament and feels a lot […]
Whether you’re looking for your first job or switching careers, it’s possible to land that job you’re after no matter how sparse your resume is. You don’t have to offer free labor, go back to school, or rely on the generosity of others, either. If you’re willing to put in the effort, these methods can […]
If you have a job (like most people), you must have asked yourself at some point “When should I ask for a raise?” and “How much of a raise should I ask for?”. With the pandemic slowly becoming a thing of the past, employers are struggling with staffing and are starting to offer better pay […]