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According to TopResume, 3 out of every 4 resumes are never reviewed. This means all applicants need a way to work around the system and get through the tough filters that threaten to move your resume to the ‘trash’ pile. Enter TopResume, a resume-writing service that not only gets around the modern screening technology by
Millions of Americans work for themselves, whether they use a formal business entity or not. Many business-friendly banks cater specifically to freelancers and people with side gigs, and offer attractive bonuses or valuable small-business perks. Learn about the best bank accounts for freelancers.
The rent really is too high. Or rather, U.S. home prices have skyrocketed so much faster than median incomes that most Americans can’t afford new housing. That’s no exaggeration. Literally, 7 in 10 Americans can’t afford the median cost of a new home. So what’s a median American to do? Get creative, that’s what. Find
At high school and college graduations, you’ll often hear speakers urging young people to follow their passion. The idea is that if you get a job you love, you’ll work harder at it, and success and prosperity will follow. But in real life, it doesn’t always work out that way. If the job you love
Not all jobs require extensive experience or years of postsecondary education. Some entry-level jobs pay quite well, and many offer paid on-the-job training or apprenticeships. Using data compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), we surveyed hundreds of jobs that don’t require much experience to build this list of the best-paid entry-level jobs for
The best student credit cards are a lot like the best credit cards for nonstudents. They generally have low fees, reasonable APRs, and perks that specifically appeal to college students. A few even have cash back programs that reward spending on gas, groceries, dining out, and other routine purchases. So it should come as no
As sharing economy gigs go, shopping for a grocery delivery service like Instacart is a pretty good deal. Instacart classifies in-store shoppers as traditional employees, guaranteeing them a base wage and legal rights. Learn the pros and cons of becoming an Instacart shopper and how to apply.
According to 2021 data collected by the Kaiser Family Foundation, 97.3% of large firms — those with 50 full-time equivalent employees or more — offer health insurance to their employees. But just 31.9% of firms with fewer than 50 full-time employees offered health insurance benefits to employees. What accounts for the discrepancy? It’s largely because
Countless young Americans willingly enroll in four-year degree programs each year, assuming that the financial benefits of these degrees outweigh the downsides of five- or six-figure debt. They’re not always correct. Whether by choice or necessity, many four-year college graduates are underemployed, or working jobs that don’t require bachelor’s degrees. And some jobs that don’t
Tuition assistance programs help companies retain quality employees and maintain a skilled workforce, and the benefit helps employees avoid student loan debt and get job-related skills needed to advance. Learn about the companies with the best tuition reimbursement programs.
A higher education degree won’t guarantee a job in a tight market. However, specific career fields take less of a hit during tough times and are sometimes even in high demand during economic downturns. Find out which degree paths offer the best chance of employment in a down economy.
Not all part-time jobs are thankless, tedious affairs made worse by pitiful pay. These are among the top part-time jobs that offer decent hourly pay.
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