Job Tips - Category: Job Success

Let’s Talk about Money

money, wages in iowa

In a survey to Iowa job seekers, we heard a common theme: “We wish employers would post salary information in job listings.” “It’s frustrating to not be able to see how much a position pays before...

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Functional Resume Template

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In our latest episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss a Google recommended functional resume template that can be used by job seekers.  This resume works especially well for those that...

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What will you learn next?

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In this episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss the benefits of continual learning, offer job seeker training tips, and talk about ways that they continue to learn. Create a resume...

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Not in love with your new job?

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So you took a new job.  Congrats!  Except the new job isn’t exactly what you thought it was and now you desperately want out.  Or perhaps want your old job again.  What should you do? This happens...

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Wondering How to Change Careers?

Looking to change careers? Focus on what you do like.

Struggling in your current job? Looking to change careers? I get it, trust me, I’ve been there.  You take a job because you think it’ll be great, or you convince yourself that you need to make a...

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Salary Calculator Tool

Corridor Careers Salary Calculator

Hi friends in Eastern Iowa and visiting from afar.  We are back today with another resource tool that you can use on CorridorCareers.com.  It is our……..drumroll please…………… Salary Calculator!  This...

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How To Find a Job You Want To Do

how to find a job you actually want to do

From a survey done by Corridor Careers, many job seekers reported having a tough time knowing how to find a job that they actually want to do.  There are multiple reasons that you may be having a...

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Cover Letter Elements

cover letter tips and tricks

What makes an effective cover letter? Do I still need one? Many online applications for jobs don’t require a cover letter any longer like they used to.  And I’m sure you are thinking, “Great, one...

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