Is your LinkedIn Profile “lonely?” In other words, have you created a strong LinkedIn Profile yet struggle with maintaining your engagement with the site? Depending on your current focus with utilizing LinkedIn, it may be easier for you to engage with this valuable …
“How do you stay up-to-date in your current field or profession?” This question is commonly asked in job interviews. It also relates to one of the key Career Readiness Competencies, “Career & Self-Development,” and it is essential to career success …
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Securing the right mentor for career development can be a challenge for some. It’s always important to pay attention to essential personality traits and details about everyone you’re scouting to secure the right mentor. This can be one of the …
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Why are keywords important for your Resume’?
Customizing your resume’ is indeed crucial to your job search. Employers spend strategic time creating job announcements to ensure all applicants are fully aware of the expectations of the potential role. Using …
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Whether you’re considering a new job offer, advocating for a raise, or pitching your next promotion, negotiating can be scary, but possible when applying the right tactics. Your first step would be to understand the key strategy from the viewpoint …
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Read more One of the hardest conversations people have when offered a new position is asking for more money. This can be uncomfortable to some due to the fear of jeopardizing the new opportunity with the potential employer. It’s important to remember …
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Those first three months in a new job can set the tone for everything that comes after. I’ve seen plenty of early-career professionals step into a role with excitement, only to realize how much the first 90 days matter for …
By Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster.com
Whether you’re a current student or a recent grad, you may be stressed out thinking about how to talk to employers about gaps on your resume. Maybe you had summer internships consecutively the …
A great number of WGU students are continuing their education to make a career change, or “pivot,” as it is commonly known. Many students possess a number of years of experience in the professional world, and part of the challenge …
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When you start exploring careers or scanning job postings, you’ll notice a lot of terms that sound similar — “Job title”, “position”, “role”. They’re often used interchangeably, but they mean different things.
Understanding the difference between job roles and job titles …
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How to Keep Your Career Momentum — Even When the World Slows Down
The holidays are a season of celebration, reflection, and connection — but they can also bring uncertainty if you’re between jobs or considering a career change. Many job seekers …
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AI is transforming the workplace by automating routine tasks, fostering creativity, managing administrative duties, and providing valuable insights for better decision-making.
Many students have voiced a concern about AI in the workplace, which could lead to job displacement in some …
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When you are early in your career, it is easy to fixate on the base salary. I get it. That number is front and center, and it feels like the clearest way to compare one job to another. But real …
Discover the WGU Military Alliance — a supportive community for service members, veterans, and their families to connect, share resources, and thrive together.
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You’ve probably heard the job search phrase, “Beat the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).” Jobscan helps you do just that by comparing your résumé to the job description. But it’s more than a keyword checker—it’s a complete job search toolkit that …
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Here’s a practical guide to the 20 most popular jobs for graduates with psychology degrees. Psychology is one of the most versatile majors. Some roles tie directly to mental health, but many graduates build careers in business, research, tech, and …