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5 Awesome Career Choices Your Guidance Counselor Failed to Mention

When they first enroll in college, students usually meet with a guidance counselor to discuss their career choices and what majors could lead to those careers. Guidance counselors commonly talk about mainstream jobs: electrician, banker, lawyer, and doctor. They rarely talk about these five high-paying, fun jobs. Golf Ball Diver If you enjoy working [...]

2023-03-26T21:37:44+00:00April 25th, 2023|Career Advice, Job Search|

Switching to Software: How to Establish Your Tech Expertise – Part 1

You are an experienced professional who has recently switched to the software industry. With so many businesses automating and running off dashboard programs, the jump isn't as big as it used to be. Changing your career path is always a challenge, but often a very rewarding one. If you have seen a future for yourself [...]

2023-02-23T22:35:00+00:00February 8th, 2023|IT Jobs, Job Search, Job Search Tips|

New Graduate? Here Is How You Can Land That Post-Grad Gig!

Are you a new graduate and wondering what will happen now as you transition from school to work? Transitioning from college to the working world can be unsettling. There's a life you're losing and a new world you are walking into—and this needs lots of guidance. The biggest worry is getting a place in the [...]

2022-06-01T00:17:55+00:00May 25th, 2022|Job Search, Job Search Tips|

But I Don’t Want to Work for a Bank! (Not All Bank Jobs Are Bank Jobs)

If you think all bank employees must be tellers counting cash and all hotel employees must stand behind a desk checking in guests, then you may be closing the door on a wide range of amazing job opportunities. By thinking of retail, service, or financial companies with such a narrow mindset, you'd have no idea [...]

2021-10-27T19:25:31+00:00October 27th, 2021|Job Search, Job Search Tips, Staffing|

How to Plan for a Successful Career Change – Part 2

[Continued from "How to Plan for a Successful Career Change - Part 1"] What to Consider Before a Career Change Okay, so you know your current role is lame and you could really rock the career ladder somewhere else. But how do you plan for making a serious career change? Let's dive into the considerations [...]

2021-08-17T02:40:00+00:00August 13th, 2021|Career Advice, Job Search|

Hawaii’s 2021 Job Outlook: Five Things Recent Grads Need to Know

Calling 2020 a "rough year" is an understatement. In a period marked by the advent of COVID-19, and underscored by sweeping societal change, many students found their post-graduation plans put on hold or canceled altogether. In fact, the labor participation rate for recent grads fell from 86% in 2019 to 78% in 2020. As we emerge from the [...]

2021-06-17T20:04:34+00:00June 18th, 2021|Job Search|

Hawaii’s Top Five In-Demand IT Jobs

It should come as no surprise, but the field of information technology is the fastest growing industry in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this industry will experience 11% over the next decade, outpacing everything else. The outlook for IT jobs located specifically in Hawaii is in lockstep with the international outlook. [...]

2021-06-04T18:26:53+00:00June 4th, 2021|Job Search|

What Companies Really Look for in a Candidate

When applying for professional employment with a great salary and benefits, the credentials, of course, must be there. Most people applying for these types of jobs will bring to the table qualifications that meet, or exceed, those credentials. Companies go into candidate searches aware of these factors as well, and while one or two candidates [...]

2021-03-29T21:00:32+00:00April 12th, 2021|Job Search, Job Search Tips|
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