GaudiLab // Shutterstock 6 techniques to improve productivity, according to research It’s normal to procrastinate and seek distraction every now and then, but the honest truth is people’s attention...

SFIO CRACHO // Shutterstock 10 industries in which information security analysts earn the most The world is awash in data, and it’s increasingly in need of more information security analysts to...

Are you actively looking for a job, or just browsing? Our upcoming career fair at Lindale Mall will offer resources to both active job seekers to make a real connection with local employers. In...

With the pace of work speeding up, and demands on workers and companies ever-changing, it’s no secret the jobs of the future will be quite different from today’s jobs, much less the jobs of the...

Becoming a teacher takes more than having patience and a fondness for children. Most teaching roles require a bachelor’s degree and—if teaching at a public school—passing a state exam. However, not...

The American economy’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic includes an unemployment rate that has returned to 2019 levels and wage increases for lower-income workers. Since the end of 2020, the...

Jobs where you’re most likely to be single at 40 Ever felt like your job was holding you back from meeting that special someone? You may be right. To determine jobs where you’re most likely to be...

Highest-paying business jobs in Iowa City Stacker compiled a list of the highest paying business jobs in Iowa City, IA metro area using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by...

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...

Girts Ragelis // Shutterstock How employees’ hours are being tracked in today’s workforce Working from home is the new normal for 58% of Americans doing so once a week, per McKinsey’s 2022 American...

Ground Picture // Shutterstock From accountants to loan officers: 25 highest-paying business and finance occupations Business and financial occupations—which concern the day-to-day duties of...

Canva What it takes to be a market research analyst—and which industries need them the most Via Stacker Companies don’t create products or services at random. Before they invest large amounts of...

via Stacker Manufacturing has long been one of the United States’ most common occupations. During what can be thought of as the golden age of manufacturing in America, tens of millions of Americans...

In this episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss what job seekers can expect as the market continues to shift from a job seekers market, to an employers market.  Some topics...

via Stacker It goes without saying that the coronavirus pandemic has sparked a wave of uncertainty across myriad industries, and not other market has quite felt its impact like that of real...

via Stacker With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to impact the global economy, the current job market is a hot topic in the news cycle. But while the pandemic itself is, historically, something...

Let’s face it – Looking for a job isn’t always that fun and can be intimidating if you don’t exactly know what you are looking for.  Perhaps you have viewed hundreds of job openings and you still...

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...

Like working outside?  Looking for some decent side money from a part-time gig?  There are plenty of opportunities in our area for finding work this Summer!  In this episode of Careers & Coffee...

This article was originally published by By James Q. Lynch and Erin Murphy, on The Gazette on Mar, 2022. DES MOINES — Legislation that supporters say will “update and repurpose” state unemployment...

This week’s Careers & Coffee Podcast talks about how not everyone is actively looking for a job, but instead are open to new opportunities.  Setting yourself up for the right opportunity if it...

This week’s Careers & Coffee Podcast is all about cover letters. We discuss how cover letters can help job seekers stand out to employers, and how to use creative touches to keep from being...

In this episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan take a look at how to use visualization in your job search, and in everyday life.  Try something as simple as using a trigger such as opening...

Admin roles can be a rewarding way to explore career opportunities for multiple industries.  In this episode of Careers & Coffee, we talk about what’s trending with administrative jobs in...

In this episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss what they think is the difference between having a job, and what your calling is.  Have you thought about your deeper calling in life? ...

In this episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss ways to get by the first stage of the interview process and hear back from employers. Keyword matching Make a connection Use...

In this week’s episode of Careers and Coffee, Liz and Dan go over a live job posting on Corridor Careers, and how to tailor your resume/cover letter to match the job posting.  Are you ready to...

In this week’s episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss re-entry into the workforce, re-entry into normal life, and how patience and persistence is your best friend when going after...

In this episode of Careers and Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss how to use your skills, personality tendencies, and passions to find a job that is going to suit you.  We published a worksheet during...

This week we wanted to touch base on the massive amount of job opportunities in our area as we hit Summer 2021.  Liz gives some good insight into career path and a good strategy for creating...

In this episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss topics such as questions to ask an employer during an interview, when to talk about salary, and what if you don’t have any...

So you did it. You survived all of those tiring all-nighters, grueling end-of-term finals and (somewhat) balanced keg stands and you’re ready for next phase of your life. Graduating from college is...

UPDATED 5/11/21: Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced that Iowans will no longer be able to seek Federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, effectively ending this program early. The federal program...

What do you do when you have a gap in employment? How do you network and have a plan to respond to employer questions? Re-entering the workforce can be tricky without the right tools. In this...

In this episode Dan & Liz answer a job seeker question about how to get into video game design or other very specialized job paths. They explore this question and share how job seekers can use...

Careers and Coffee is about all things careers. From finding that perfect job, to learning from our mistakes. Dan Holterhaus, Liz Kennedy and guests will keep things moving in these quick weekly...

As our area grapples with the shortage in trucking workforce, opportunity awaits non-traditional truckers such as women and younger drivers. According to The Gazette, the pressures trucking...

ONET Online Bright Outlook in Healthcare Onetonline.org Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistant What they do: Instruct and motivate patients as they practice exercises and activities.  Help patients...

Technology is part of many roles from Healthcare to Manufacturing, and the job titles for technology professionals vary accordingly. Here are some job titles the federal Occupational Information...

Our upcoming Career Week is all about helping active as well as passive job seekers become more aware of the trends and current opportunities in Eastern Iowa. We’ll have educational content to...

When you are on the job search, it’s difficult to take a step back and think about finding the work environment that is right for you.  What is your work environment? Your work environment is...

Professionals in nearly every industry are using LinkedIn – 87 percent of recruiters use it to recruit new hires. As a job seeker or recent college grad, it’s important to have a strong profile...

Whether you are recent college grad or at any stage in your working career, you’ve undoubtedly been in a job where you weren’t quite where you wanted to be.  How to get the job you want is not...

Wondering who’s hiring in December? It’s often assumed that hiring slows near the end of the year as employers postpone hiring decisions until January. However, employers are still hiring great...

COVID-19 has caused many people to begin working from home creating an opportunity to upgrade your skills for employment. Whether you work from home, or you go to work at a physical location each...

Looking for work near Cedar Rapids? Planning to relocate to the Cedar Rapids metro?  Try looking for jobs in Marion IA. Located adjacent to Cedar Rapids, Marion boasts a small-town community feel...

Looking for part-time work in Cedar Rapids or Iowa City?  You may have found a sweet spot because there are a lot of opportunities for job seekers looking for part-time work.  Maybe you are unsure...

If you’re currently unemployed during COVID-19, the stress you’re under must be overwhelming, at times. Couple that with a giant windstorm, and suddenly, you think, “Can it get any worse?!” People...

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...

Good day Eastern Iowa.  Today we want to bring to light one of our additional tools on CorridorCareers.com that has been available for job seekers for awhile, but you may not know about it.  It’s a...

Career fairs are still a valuable source for job seekers and employers alike, and with Covid-19, we’re seeing an uptick in virtual career fairs. But it’s hard for job seekers to know how to stand...

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...

Over the past 3 months, the novel coronavirus has paid its toll on Eastern Iowa and the number of jobs available for skilled workers.  But there is some good hope coming as Iowa opens back up as a...

Attention job seekers:  Welcome to Work Wanted – Post your skills and experience.  Have employers contact you. Check out our step by step instructions on how to use Work Wanted, our latest job...

Please note: The CARES Act program has ended. If you have been unemployed due to the Iowa derecho, please read our other post. The CARES Act signed into law by the President is the Coronavirus Aid,...

We are in the middle of Coronavirus COVID-19 creating a crisis for many people in many industries.  Travel, tourism, and restaurants are arguably the hardest hit by the pandemic.  When times are...

In this article we are going to explain how to network and gain valuable references as you move throughout your career. Let’s face it, networking events that turn into friendly chatter over drinks...

Filling out online job applications can be a long process and seem never-ending when you are going through your job search.  If you need some online apply tips, we’re here to help. Each application...

Hiring Screens.  Those annoying but all too necessary steps that a human resources department has to go through to make sure they are putting quality candidates in front of their hiring managers...

When you are heading into an interview, it’s a good practice to have a list so you know what to ask an employer.  This shows interest in the company, and if you have done your homework, you can...

Even before the coronavirus, companies used phone interviews to start the recruiting process. These tips are specifically for phone screens. See this resource for Zoom interviews (video calls)....

This post is the first in our Job Search 101 series, focused on crafting a resume in 2020. Specifically, we’ll focus on something more like a template that you are going to use in many ways. Let’s...

Interested in Customer Service jobs in the Corridor? Let’s face it.  To be in business, you have to sell something.  To sell something, you have to have someone to take care of your customers. ...

Have you enabled the Corridor Careers skill on your Alexa device? Last year, we unveiled our Corridor Careers skill on Alexa and have seen more and more job seekers using it to aid in their job...

In this video, we explain how to sign up for local Job Alerts on Corridor Careers. Pick 1 or more categories and get alerted at the frequency you like. You control how often you get notified – sign...

Quickly organize your job search by using our ‘save a job’ feature. You don’t need to login, just click the heart next to the job while browsing so you can come back to it later.  Here’s a quick...

A frustrating job search during the holidays can lead us to wonder why a company is not giving the gift of “job” this holiday season.  Questions begin to arise.  Is there something wrong with me? ...

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...

Being on the job hunt for weeks can be frustrating, and it’s hard to know how to stay motivated in your job search. Looking for prospective employers and potential job fits, and waiting in vain for...

Job Search and Mental Health Extensive job search has been known to lead to depression, but often the struggle with mental health during a job search is ignored. Research studies have shown that...

Are you a recent college grad wondering how to craft a resume with no work experience? No worries. When you are just beginning your working career, you may not have a lot to show on your resume in...

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...

Wondering what to wear to an upcoming job fair or job interview? Our advice? Keep it simple. 10 Tips on Styling for a Job Fair Here are 10 tips on how to style yourself for a job interview or job...

In The Works is a radio segment series in partnership with local AM600 WMT Newsradio.  Doug Wagner, our host, & Liz Kennedy, Corridor Careers, talk with area experts on the topic of workforce...

Visiting a Career Fair isn’t the same as an interview, but it does give you one on one time with employers and recruiters.  It pays to be ready to answer the typical interview questions and gives...

Plenty of people think job fairs are a thing of the past in the digital age. Don’t believe them. Job fairs can be a treasure chest of opportunity if you know how to work them. We decided to break...

After bouncing around a few different cities in the Midwest over the last couple years, I made the challenging, yet right decision to move back to my hometown of Cedar Rapids in January of 2018. ...

When searching for a new job, updating your resume can seem like a big task. Between summarizing your previous experience down to a few sentences and trying to squeeze everything onto one page,...

One of the advantages of interviewing for an administrative or clerical job is the large number of sample interview questions on the internet. You only need to search “preparing for an...

We’ve updated our take on career fairs. You know, the thing some hiring pros think are a waste of time? Here at Corridor Careers, our team feel that job fairs are a valuable way for job seekers and...

According to Gallup, roughly half (51%) of employees are actively looking for a new job or watching for job openings—and there are plenty of jobs to be had in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Whether...

If you’re like most graduates fresh out of college, you have an idea of how much money you need in your first job, but salary negotiation is a foreign concept. Little wonder it’s one of those...

Whether you’re looking for your very first job or first job out of college, there are a lot of factors to consider before making up your mind. Most job applicants look at pay first. That’s...

Ask college students about past internships and you’ll get a wide range of answers. Some students found they were a stepping stone to their first jobs and others just felt like coffee jockeys for...

Prepping for a nursing job interview might seem straightforward but the field of nursing carries with it additional considerations beyond what is expected of other job candidates.  After all,...

Are you a serial job searcher who always keeps your options open? Or, do you only hit the job sites when you need a job, like, right now? Maybe you feel trapped in a job that’s sucking the life...

5 Tips for Getting Your Online Job Application Noticed Back in the day, job hunters and their advisors spent a ridiculous amount of time determining what kind of paper, envelopes and type style a...