Career Pathways

What to Expect from Work in Arizona in 2023 & Beyond

The future of work in Arizona continues to look bright. In May 2022, the United States Census Bureau reported Arizona had five of the 15 fastest-growing cities or towns in the U.S., while Phoenix landed second among cities in terms of numeric growth. More people lead to more job opportunities, particularly in industries including IT and cybersecurity, healthcare and construction and architecture.…

4 Tips to Manage Stress in a Job Search

Since most full-time American employees spend at least 40 hours a week at their jobs, work takes up a big portion of our lives.  For many people, looking for a job can be stressful. A job search can put a lot of pressure on someone, but there are ways to manage the stress effectively while making…

Tips for Letters of Recommendation for Job Seekers

Letters of recommendation may not be a requirement when you’re applying for jobs, but having some on-hand can help ensure you’re ready to send them. For some positions, offering to provide letters of recommendation could help you stand out as a candidate. Online, recommendations could help increase your visibility among candidates on sites like LinkedIn. If…

Upskill With Computer Science Education, Training, and Certificates

Computer Science, and IT are some of the fastest growing industries in Arizona. Younger students, adult professionals, and career changers have access to multiple certificates, training, and education programs to help propel their career in these high-demand career paths. As our computer science career page highlights, some of the potential computer science career paths someone can pursue, along…

Scholarship Month: Top 4 Scholarship Tips

November is National Scholarship Month, and it’s a good time for a refresher on how this form of gift aid can help you pay for school.  Scholarships are a form of merit-based financial aid that can help you cover part, or even all, of the costs for school. There are thousands of scholarships available, ranging from rewards…

How to Get a Job in Cybersecurity

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a national commemoration in place since 2004 that’s intended to expand knowledge and understanding about cybersecurity threats and how people can protect themselves.  Every day, cyber threats evolve and get more sophisticated. An analysis of 1,200 companies in 13 industries across 16 countries found the average number of cyberattacks and data breaches increased 15.1%…

How to Ensure Your Next Job Includes Career Development

If you’re like many professionals today, career development ranks high on your list of what you want out of a job. A 2021 study of more than 15,000 U.S. adults by Gallup and Amazon found: Many employers are aware of the benefits of workforce development and are taking action to offer better programs to their employees. LinkedIn’s 2022 Workplace…

7 Tips to Improve Your Resume Writing Skills

With corporate jobs attracting up to 250+ resumes per position, it’s no wonder hirers take an average of just 6 to 7 seconds to scan each resume they receive. Before it even hits the desk of a hiring manager, your resume may go through an automated applicant tracking system (ATS), which screens resumes for certain criteria before they reach…

6 Life & Career Tips for High School Graduates

Congratulations to the class of 2022! Entering adulthood is an exciting time, whether you plan to head off to college, start your career, join the military, go on a volunteer assignment or choose a different path to pursue. As you embark on this new chapter in your life, here are five career and life tips that…

11 Tips to Land an Internship to Gain Experience

What is one tip to land an internship with a company to gain experience?  From crafting an elevator pitch to sending handwritten thank-you notes, there are several pieces of advice that may help you land an internship position and gain valuable work experience.  Here are 11 tips for landing an Internship: Craft an Elevator PitchApply EarlyLean…

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