Half of all job openings are “hidden”; that is, they’re not listed anywhere. Instead, they’re filled through networking, word-of-mouth and direct contact with job seekers. This is why building your brand online and putting it to work for you can mean the difference between finding a job and finding your “dream” job. You’ve heard it said, “It’s not always what you know, it’s who you know.” It’s also who you can get to know.
Over half of college graduates are unemployed six months after graduation and 39% of Unemployment Insurance claimants are considered long-term unemployed having been out of work for more than six months.Research shows that job seekers receiving the right kind of help can increase their chances of landing a job by six times.
This past month, the Department of Education proposed expanded eligibility rules for its Pay As You Earn (PAYE) program which is designed to help relieve the debt burden for close to six million students.
Dixie is a Coach Team Manager at NextJob where she manages a team of job coaches and is also the Quality Survey Manager. Dixie joined NextJob in 2010, as a Certified Homeownership Counselor (through NCHEC).
A friend told me about driving a long open stretch of highway in Idaho and seeing a sign along the roadside: “You Sure Are Lost, But You’re Making Great Time!” Are you making great time, but wondering if you’re headed in the right direction? It may help you to figure out where you are and where you want to go by stepping back and asking yourself a few questions.
There’s a lot of talk these days about skill gaps – a need for software programmers, engineers, etc. but not enough trained to fill the jobs US employers have open. Less is said about another skill gap – job search skills – the skill it takes for a software programmer to find the right employer, present themselves well and land the job in which they will thrive
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When life hands you a layoff, it rarely comes with a roadmap. But sometimes, unexpectedly, your mortgage company introduces you to a team that hands you not just directions—but encouragement, support, and a way forward. 🍁
Each success story reminds us that personalized, one-on-one coaching changes lives—and careers.
"Empathetic. Professional. Supportive."
That’s how one participant described their NextJob coach — and the care and clarity that made their career transition a success.
Feeling lost in the job search? You’re not alone. 🌌
A good coach can help turn “Where do I start?” into “I’ve got this.”
