Using Holland Codes for Careers and Occupational Choices
Holland Codes for careers was first developed in 1959 by sociology professor and psychologist John L. Holland. Holland devised a three-letter code system based on what he believed to be the six different fundamental personality
Inflation Soared in May, Breaking Another 40 Year Record
With prices going up 1% in a single month, today’s Consumer Price Index report suggests that high inflation will last longer than once expected. Inflation approaching double digits will likely put pressure on the Federal
Mental Health Care Employment Has Surged Since the Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic, along with responses to it, imposed extraordinary mental stress on individuals through bereavement, fear of infection, job loss, financial distress, childcare challenges, and the loss of social and physical connection. According to
How to Format a Formal Business Letter
Although most business communications occur digitally these days, knowing how to format and draft a formal business letter is still important. You never know when you might be asked to write a letter of recommendation
A Goldilocks Jobs Report: Solid Job Gains, Cooling Wage Growth
The May jobs report was yet another blockbuster with huge job gains: 390k jobs added—almost double the monthly average job gain before Covid. And job gains would have been even higher were they not restrained
Kentucky Has the Highest Number of Job Openings Relative to the Size of Its Workforce
Alaska Leads the Great Resignation This month’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey recorded 11.5 million job openings across the U.S., a new record high. And a record 4.56 million workers quit their jobs. This
Answer Job Interview Questions Like a Pro With the STAR Interview Method
Interviewing for a job can be a nerve-wracking experience, leading to anxiety in even the most confident job candidates. That nervousness can temporarily prevent even the most eloquent candidates from being able to give clear,
How to Write Employment Verification Letters (With Samples)
When you think about big, exciting life changes, chances are you’re thinking of things other than paperwork. But many of them come with requirements, such as the request to submit an employment verification letter. If
April Brings Glimmers of Hope in the Economy’s Battle With Inflation
The U.S. economy heaved a sigh of relief with today’s Consumer Price Index release. After 16 months of rising inflation, this is the first report that shows disinflation in the economy. However, the decline was
Invite to Apply Helped Open the Door to James’ New Home
Buying a house can be stressful. But needing a new job so you can sign the mortgage papers? That’s stress on a whole, new level. James and his family were moving back to Arizona, and