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Skills vs. Degrees: What Are Companies Hiring For?

Skills vs. Degrees: What Are Companies Hiring For?

May 15, 2026 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Jobs & Employment

QUESTION: Are companies hiring based on what you know and can prove (skills), or are they still looking for certain diplomas and university names? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes It depends on your career stage and industry. Early-career roles often lean...
The Best Action Verbs for Your Resume

The Best Action Verbs for Your Resume

May 13, 2026 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Jobs & Employment, Resume Writing

QUESTION: What are the best action verbs to use in my resume? v Donna Tucker, CareerPRO Resume Center Use strong, achievement-oriented action verbs such as led, developed, implemented, optimized, spearheaded, designed, streamlined, generated, coordinated, and...
Staying Visible on LinkedIn

Staying Visible on LinkedIn

May 11, 2026 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching, Jobs & Employment, LinkedIn, Personal Branding

QUESTION: How much “activity” on LinkedIn is required to stay visible? v||divi||400 Ingmar Graesslin, Tailored AI Services GmbH LinkedIn’s algorithm weighs dwell time over likes. Commenting on others’ posts with real insight often boosts your visibility...
Freelance, Gig, and Project-Based Work on Your Resume

Freelance, Gig, and Project-Based Work on Your Resume

Apr 24, 2026 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching, Jobs & Employment, LinkedIn, Personal Branding, Resume Writing

QUESTION: When developing my resume, should I include freelance, gig, or project-based work, and what’s the best way to present this experience so it appears credible and valuable to employers? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express Yes, if it demonstrates a...
Remote, Hybrid, and In-Office Work Trends in 2026

Remote, Hybrid, and In-Office Work Trends in 2026

Apr 22, 2026 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching, Jobs & Employment, LinkedIn, Personal Branding

QUESTION: How are companies approaching remote, hybrid, and in-office work in 2026, and what factors—like industry or job role—are influencing whether flexible work is still widely available? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes It’s a mixed bag. Many companies...
Four-Year Degree or Faster Path?

Four-Year Degree or Faster Path?

Apr 20, 2026 | Career Management, Career Tips, LinkedIn, Personal Branding

QUESTION: Is it still worth investing time and money in a four-year degree, or do faster, more focused programs carry equal (or even more) weight? v||divi||400 Camille Roberts, CC Career Solutions Many employers are prioritizing skills over pedigree, especially in...
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