Preparing For Jobs That Don’t Exist – Yet
By Joe Crowe As artificial intelligence and automation increase, it is important to keep an eye on the future and be prepared for jobs that don’t exist yet. New jobs will come into existence in new fields. While it may seem silly to look into jobs that do not exist, it is possible to prepare […]
How to Write A Great Resume And Where To Go For Help
by Rick Geiger Learning how to write a great resume is important, vital even. No, it won’t guarantee you get the job. But it is the first step to a great first impression—your first opportunity to sell yourself to your next boss. So, put in the effort to put your best foot forward. You won’t […]
Where to Find Free – or Almost Free – Online Job Certifications
By Joe Crowe Job certifications can help improve your profile as a job candidate. They usually do not take very long, and many of them are either free or inexpensive. Here are a few places to find them. LinkedIn Learning Certifications LinkedIn offers certifications on subjects such as marketing, manufacturing, and web design. Not all of […]
How To Explain Temp Jobs On Your Resume
Many job seekers struggle when it comes to crafting the perfect resume. It becomes even more complicated when trying to list temporary or temp-to-hire jobs. Not only do you have to worry about the short-term nature of such gigs, it can be difficult to come up with any real achievements when you’ve only spent a […]
What Is MIG Welding?
By Rick Geiger Most people know that welding is the process of fusing two pieces of metal into one. But they may not know just how prevalent it is in our modern society. According to Howard B. Cary in his book Modern Welding Technology, “Nearly everything we use daily is welded or made by equipment that […]
What is Mechatronics?
By Joe Crowe You may have heard the word “mechatronics” before. While it combines the familiar terms “mechanical” and “electronics,” it’s possible that what it is may not be clear. Mechatronics is a science that focuses on intelligent technology, an overarching term for an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the future of engineering with smart […]
Need Time Off? Here’s How To Ask
By Joe Crowe Asking to take time off from work can be touchy subject. Even when you’re entitled to sick time or vacation time, sometimes it can feel stressful to ask. That’s in addition to the stresses of whatever the issue is, whether it’s sickness or injury. The good news is that experts say that […]
Keep your back and shoulders injury-free
How to keep your back and shoulders injury-free when lifting on the job By Lee Hurley Two possibilities exist in today’s work related lifting environment. Either you are young and bullet proof, nothing bothers your back or shoulders and you can out lift the old dudes by 3 to 1. Or, you are older and […]
Older Car Maintenance Tips
Five Simple Maintenance Tips To Keep an Older Car in Shape By Joe Crowe Few people can afford a top-of-the-line, straight off the dealer’s room floor new car, but we all know how important it is to have a reliable means of transportation to get to and from work each day. However, if all you […]
Does Your Workday End at 5:00?
For many, the typical workday ends sharply at 5:00 p.m. After all, most of us have already put in a full eight hours of work by then and we’re ready to call it a day. Others, however, aren’t so lucky. With more and more employers mandating overtime, some workers aren’t done when the clock strikes […]