July 23, 2020 | Tri-Valley Career Center
Whether you are choosing to make a change or are driven by the current workplace volatility, making a career pivot now could be a smart strategy to improve your career prospects going forward. If you’re thinking about a career pivot, approaching it carefully and thoughtfully can help you transition into a new direction more effectively.
April 10, 2020 | Tri-Valley Career Center
Thanks to the amazing expansion of technology and the Internet, there is a wealth of online learning opportunities at your fingertips. To support those of us forced to join the workplace exodus and stay at home except for essential needs, many universities and distance learning organizations are offering free access to an unprecedented array of courses. This could be the perfect opportunity for you to take advantage of access to the world’s best knowledge bases.
October 17, 2018 | Tri-Valley Career Center
If you’re not sure which career path to pursue as you search for your next job, you’re not alone. Many job seekers and career changers struggle trying to decide what they really want to do with their careers, making the choice of which companies and job openings to apply for especially challenging. If you find yourself uncertain about which direction to take in your job search, you may want to consider a self-reflective process called career assessment to learn more about your work style as well as your true strengths and interests.
September 15, 2018 | Tri-Valley Career Center
Recruiting and hiring in the current environment of record low unemployment is creating new challenges for organizations. The national unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (as of July 2018). Local unemployment rates are even lower: the Tri-Valley area rate is 2.7% while the Alameda County rate is 3.2%. If you are like many employers, you are probably finding the competition for workers has intensified, as job seekers seem to have the advantage of being in a buyer’s market.
