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January 2020

High-Paying Jobs for 19 Year Olds in the Insurance Industry

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If you don’t have experience, searching for a good job can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. It can seem like most require too much experience, offer poor compensation, or have few opportunities for advancement.

But once you know where to look, good jobs for 19-year-olds aren’t that hard to come by. There are actually several industries eager to hire motivated young people, even those without previous experience.

November 2019

How to Add Skills to a Resume

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What makes a resume great? It depends on the person reading it. Because resumes aren’t just a list of all your skills – they’re a list of the skills most relevant to the reader. Narrowing down and describing all the right attributes for a skills based resume can be challenging, but below you can learn how to make things simpler.

November 2019

9 High-Paying Careers You Can Get Without a College Degree

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Higher education is one route that can lead you to a high paying job, but it’s just one of many possible routes. With the right motivation and a willingness to learn, you can find a wide variety of high paying jobs without having a college degree. In no particular order, the following nine examples can help you develop a sense of the range of possibility.

November 2019

The Best Second Careers for a Midlife Career Change

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As with any big change, switching careers in the middle of your life can be a daunting prospect. However, regardless of where you are in your life or career, there are a number of careers that can be ideal for a rewarding second act. If you’re not quite sure about when it’s a good idea to make the leap and what kind of second career ideas work best for someone interested in a midlife career change, here are some ideas and tips for making a switch.

October 2019

The Best Entry-Level Jobs for College Grads

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While some industries are restrictive to certain kinds of degrees, others require a diverse range of talent. Within the latter type, it almost doesn’t matter what you studied in college; you can find entry-level jobs with high earning potential, flexibility, and opportunities for career growth. However, most of the best jobs for college graduates are career paths you may never have considered without research.

September 2019

The 7 Questions You Should Ask at a Job or Career Fair to Make a Good Impression

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Career fairs can be an opportunity to network, learn more about an industry, and gain exposure to companies that interest you. But it’s easy to waste this opportunity if you don’t prepare for it. Making a good impression can be easier when you’re able to have a meaningful dialogue with recruiters, which is why it’s so important to have a few good questions to ask at a job fair.