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These Skills on Your Resume Will Make Impress Employers
Making a resume can seem daunting, especially with ATS software that companies might use to “filter out” employees. A lot of resumes don’t even get viewed in the job marketplace, but there are certain skills that are a surefire way to impress employers. Here are some skills to put on your resume, according to FlexJobs. …
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Four Companies That Have Flexible and Remote Jobs
If you have a flexible remote job on your mind, keep your eyes peeled, because there’s an abundance of openings that fit the description. Many people value flexibility in their jobs because it provides them with a better work-life-balance. Here are companies that are hiring, according to FlexJobs.com. Cozymeal This internet company provides…
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Once a Pennsylvania Pest, Spotted Lanternflies Now Populating Canada
Canada is sounding the alarm on spotted lanternflies, an invasive species that is a threat to many native tree species, according to a staff report from The Sudbury Star. Spotted lanternflies “threatens many of our native tree species, including maples, poplars, pines, and cherries. Grape vines are also susceptible to this pest,” said Ontario Parks,…
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Five Fun and Unexpected Remote Jobs
Remote work is in high demand, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. However, some may only associate remote work with a limited number of industries, but that’s far from true. Here are some fun remote jobs that some may find surprising, according to GoBankingRates.com. Appointment Setter A person in this position should be highly organized. This…
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Five Things to Avoid in a Job Interview
A lot of career advice surrounding the interview process focuses on what to do. But what about things that you should absolutely avoid during a job interview? Here are job interview mistakes to avoid, according to Forbes. Lacking company knowledge If you don’t have basic information about the company, it shows that you didn’t…
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Big Feats for Bigfoot, Latest Sighting Reported in Pennsylvania Woods
Bigfoot researchers are hailing the unusual findings of a former police officer deep in the Pennsylvania woods as the latest bigfoot sighting of the mythical beast, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The man spotted large footprints with nearly four feet between them near the town of Indiana, around 50 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. “The…
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Five Low Stress and (Mostly) High Paying Jobs
It’s no question that our full-time jobs can cause a great deal of stress. Here are the best low-stress (and some high-paying) jobs according to the website Career Sherpa. Massage Therapist Average salary: $43,000 Massage therapists help alleviate tension in your body, but the job itself is also in a low stress environment. Typically,…
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How to Find Professional Happiness
In the age of quiet quitting, it can be hard to find a job that reflects your passions. The term “professional happiness” is subjective, writes John Peitzman for Entrepreneur. The way to find satisfaction in your 9-to-5 is to ask yourself the following questions, according to Peitzman: What do you like to do? Consider…
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Former CEO Shares Thoughts on How Gov. Shapiro Can Boost PA’s Innovation Economy
Jeff Marrazzo, the former CEO of Philadelphia-based Spark Therapeutics and a member of the innovation subcommittee of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s transition team, has several ideas on how Pennsylvania’s new governor can support the state’s innovation economy, particularly companies in biotechnology and life sciences, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The first step is to…
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Six High-Paying Jobs for People Who Don’t Like Math
It seems that most high-paying positions available in the job market are in the STEM field and involve math skills. While that may be true, there are also plenty of jobs out there that require a minimal amount of math. Here are high-paying jobs for the less mathematical folks, according to Business Insider. Library…
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Pennsylvanians Routinely Fail to Claim Millions in Lottery Prizes
Pennsylvania residents fail to claim an average of $17 million in lottery prize money each year, according to a staff report from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Last year the tally was relatively low, with $8.2 million uncollected in prizes. In 2021, however, Pennsylvanians left $20.5 million on the table. From 2012-2021, the unclaimed annual average was…
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Five Tips for Job Seekers in 2023
It’s the second month of the new year, and now’s the time to work on your career resolutions if you haven’t already. That can mean asking for a promotion, honing your skills or pursuing a new position entirely. If you’re of the latter group, here are some job seeker tips to land a job according…
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Four Tips on How to ‘Quiet-Thrive’ in the Workplace
Quiet quitting was the workplace trend of 2022, and quiet hiring has been coined recently as the trend of 2023. But another silent fad is on the horizon, and it’s called ‘quiet thriving’, writes Fiona Ward for GLAMOUR Magazine UK. Quiet-thrive means shifting your mental state so that you can mentally check-in for your job,…
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Mobile IDs Could Be Coming to Pennsylvania
Pennsylvanians could soon get the option to use mobile IDs on their phones, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pennsylvania State Representative Dan Miller is planning on re-introducing legislation that would allow residents to download a digitized version of their state driver’s license using a phone app. Miller introduced this bill previously but it…
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For Republicans, Figuring Out Suburbs Key to Winning Elections
Pennsylvania is rated among the swing states by pundits, with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh standing as Democratic strongholds while rural Pennsylvania is almost exclusively Republican, writes Guy Ciarrocchi for Real Clear Pennsylvania. As a result, the critical battle is being waged in Philadelphia’s suburbs, which constitute around 22 percent of the Keystone State’s registered voters and…
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4 Flexible Jobs Where You Work Solo
Are you sick of the 9-5 office job and want a change of pace? Do you find yourself more productive working without the distraction of your colleagues? A flexible job might be right for you. Here are some solo remote jobs to look out for, according to the website FlexJobs. Web Design Freelancing and…
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How to Increase Your Chances of Getting a Job Offer
In the age of mass layoffs in industries such as tech and an imminent recession, it’s important to secure a position more than ever. Here are some ways to improve your chances of getting a job offer once you land that interview, according to the website GoBankingRates.com. Prepare Questions We all know that basic…
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High-Paying Jobs That Aren’t Behind a Desk
While remote work is all the rage, and office jobs are still the norm, some people want to escape being confined by four walls and a screen all day. Fortunately, there are jobs that don’t involve sitting at a desk for eight hours a day. According to GoBankingRates, a lot of these non-desk jobs pay…
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