Manufacturing and Skilled Labor Jobs Coming Home! In recent months there has been an increasing demand for manufacturing jobs in the United States. Even before the current global pandemic created a necessity for more domestically produced, America was faced with a skilled labor shortage. Some estimates have over 5 million jobs available that require skills Americans do not have. Currently many citizens are out of work and looking for employment and this explains why many empl

THE SCENE.  You are retiring soon and attending a job fair.  You see an employer you are very interested in.  Time to chat up one of the recruiters.  Suddenly they ask about your certifications. What? Sure you just wrapped up your college degree, no questions about that, but what was I currently certified in?  Who cares right?   How could I have gotten to this point of working so hard on my personal education that I missed the bus on certifications? You wonder what their org

1. Presenting an inaccurate resume We can’t emphasize this enough, be honest! Be extra careful that your resume really represents who you are and what you have to offer. If you get an interview based on a resume that does not match you, the interviewer may feel misled. A resume may get you the interview, but you have to do the rest so always make sure your resume is a clear representation of your skills and achievements. 2. Being too creative in your resume Sometimes, peopl

What are soft skills? Why do I hear about them so much? Are they really that important when it comes to landing a job after you transition out of the military? We all know that some jobs require hard skills and often certifications to prove you have those skills (try flying a plane without a pilot’s license). Veterans often have both types but do not understand soft skills and how important they are. Some of the most commonly identified soft skills are: teamwork, communicat