Ascend Career and Life Strategies Blog
Is College Still Worth It?
Many jobs require a bachelor’s degree or higher, and a college education provides a foundation for specialized knowledge and skills, personal growth, and networking. However, alternative pathways and growing skepticism about the traditional four-year route mean the need for a 4-year college is not universally necessary.
The Most Recession-Proof Jobs for 2025
Here’s a closer look at the most recession-proof jobs for 2025 — the ones that offer long-term stability, consistent demand, and resilience through economic highs and lows.
Top Job Interview Mistakes to Avoid in 2025
Job interviews are evolving rapidly, and staying ahead of the curve means avoiding common pitfalls that can cost you the opportunity. Here are some of the biggest interviewing mistakes to avoid in 2025.
How the Current Tariff War and Layoffs Will Affect Your Job Search
Two major factors that significantly impact the job market are tariffs and layoffs. Understanding how these elements affect employment opportunities can help job seekers strategize their search effectively.
Navigating the Job Market After 40: A Guide for 2025
Finding a new job or making a career pivot can feel like a major challenge at any age. Add in a little gray hair and a few more lines on your face that are getting clearer (as Steven Tyler of Aerosmith sang) and job searching after 40 can feel like a daunting task, especially in a rapidly evolving job market. However, with the right strategies, it can be a rewarding and successful journey. Here’s how to navigate the job market after 40 effectively in 2025.
Embracing New Horizons: Job Searching After 50
Job searching at any age can be a daunting task, but it can seem especially challenging after 50. The landscape of employment has transformed dramatically over the years, with technology, automation, and changing job markets influencing the way we work.
Dynamic Strategy to Tap into the Hidden Job Market: Unlocking the 80% of Unadvertised Opportunities
An estimated 80% of all job openings are not advertised through traditional job boards or career websites.Job seekers can gain a competitive advantage by tapping into this hidden job market.
Don’t Be a Grinch! Smart job seekers continue their search despite the holidays
The holidays give job seekers the gifts of social and networking opportunities, increased access to hiring managers and often expiring budgets that need to be utilized or lost. It’s also a time of goodwill and giving where people are more likely to help.
Make a Lasting Impression: Brain Science Tips for Job Interviews and Presentations
Do you have an upcoming job interview? Or maybe you have a presentation to deliver? What are some ways you can make a stellar first impression that increases your odds of receiving a job offer or winning the business? I recently read the book Captivate: The Science of...
One Interview Tactic Guaranteed to Launch You to the Head of the Class!
One high-powered strategy for gaining notice and differentiating yourself from the rest of the rock stars you’ll likely be interviewing against is called the Job Business Plan. A resume basically details your accomplishments and experience. A Job Business Plan tells...