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Last Chance to Apply for the 2015 Engineering & Technology STEM Scholarship!

According to new data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the number of college students majoring in statistics has almost doubled since 2010, increasing by 95 percent. Other leading STEM majors include computer science, programming and software development. Time is running out! Apply for Adecco’s Engineering & Technology STEM Scholarship before March 16! A LinkedIn ranking of the […] Read Article “Last Chance to Apply for the 2015 Engineering & Technology STEM Scholarship!”

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Adecco Street Day Nationwide, March 25 & 26

In an effort to raise awareness and combat youth unemployment, Adecco will be hosting Way to Work Street Day events worldwide during the month of March. This global initiative allows our colleagues the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and get out into the communities where they work – providing career advice to recent graduates […] Read Article “Adecco Street Day Nationwide, March 25 & 26”

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Spring Training for Your Dream Job

Shadow or no shadow on Groundhog Day, spring officially begins when pitchers and catchers report for MLB spring training. It’s that time of year! Time to watch Fever Pitch for the millionth time, listen to John Fogerty’s hit “Centerfield” during batting practice, enjoy hotdogs, beer, sunshine, warm weather and great seats. Spring training is a […] Read Article “Spring Training for Your Dream Job”

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How to Approach Your First 90 Days at a New Job

Finally – you’ve landed a great job, you can’t wait to get started, and it feels as though the long search and effort in finding the job has come to an end. You can relax. However, quite the opposite is true: now the real work begins, and the first 90 days couldn’t be more critical in defining your […] Read Article “How to Approach Your First 90 Days at a New Job”

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The State of STEM in America

Creating the next great technology innovations is crucial to the advancement of our society and the American economy.  Unfortunately, the American workforce is crippled by a lack of experts in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), which is what we call the STEM skills gap. Since this week is National Engineers Week, we’re doing a three-part blog series on STEM-related topics. In part one, we […] Read Article “The State of STEM in America”

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Hot STEM Jobs in 2015

Creating the next great technology innovations is crucial to the advancement of our society and the American economy. Unfortunately, the American workforce is crippled by a lack of experts in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), which is what we call the STEM skills gap. Since this week is National Engineers Week, we’re doing a three-part blog series on STEM-related topics. In part one (this […] Read Article “Hot STEM Jobs in 2015”

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6 Email Tips for Job Seekers: Don’t Overlook These Common Mistakes

Your resume is polished, you’ve written your email cover letter, and you’re about to hit send. Before you do, check these things off your list to make sure you stand out for the right reasons: 1. Email Address – Make sure it won’t provoke eye rolls. Sign up for Gmail. It’s free and widely accepted […] Read Article “6 Email Tips for Job Seekers: Don’t Overlook These Common Mistakes”

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4 Clear Signs a Work Relationship Is In Big Trouble

Recently, I had the displeasure of having to end a long-term relationship with an agency partner. If you know me, you know that I’m extremely loyal to people, brands and companies that do great work, give it 100% and have a positive, passionate outlook. I hate changing agencies because I hate losing all the institutional […] Read Article “4 Clear Signs a Work Relationship Is In Big Trouble”

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How Embellishment Damages Your Career

Right now, Brian Williams, NBC Nightly News Anchor is stepping away from the desk for the next several days following reports that he embellished a personal story during his 2003 Iraq invasion coverage. The public is now scrutinizing many of the stories this trusted news anchor reported and his credibility is being questioned. But it […] Read Article “How Embellishment Damages Your Career”

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5 Things New Hires Should Stop Doing in 2015

Many who walk into their first job or first step in a new career make common mistakes that can set back their career path and diminish their reputation in the workplace. Here are five subtle things that you can stop doing this year to be more successful at work.