Suliana Holokaukau quit her job as a Barista—without another lined up—to remove herself from a work environment that kept her on edge. I had been working in the food industry for three or four years. At first, I loved it. I’ve worked at fast food places and other mom-and-pop shops. But it got to a […]
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We are in the midst of a very unique moment in time, where the amount of employment opportunities outnumbers job seekers. So far this year, manufacturing jobs have grown by 456,000 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics—32,000 of which were added just last month. There has never been a better time to look for […]
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Anna Chuprinova worked in the shipping department of an aerospace company for two years. And then the unexpected happened—she was laid off. Though she found another job shortly after being let go, the role wasn’t related to shipping. And she wanted to get back to that kind of environment. I like working fast and […]
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It’s a really good time to start looking for your first job because there are more jobs than people right now. In fact, many employers have started using creative tactics to attract job-seekers just like you. So how do you get a job without any experience? Where do you start? We can help. Tips to […]
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Congratulations to TERRA’s Vancouver, WA office for being named “Branch of the Quarter” for Q3 2022. This award is based on sales excellence, quality, profitability, and service delivery, and was presented to the team during TERRA’s Quarterly Business Development meeting, held virtually on Wednesday, November 2nd. CEO Greg Lambert shared, “Winning this award is an […]
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Many employers are feeling the impact of The Great Resignation, the trend where employees are continuing to quit their jobs in record numbers, following the COVID-19 pandemic. But the good news is that turnover is not a lost cause. There are actions employers can take to reduce employee turnover and create sustainable and realistic changes. […]
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There are many reasons why people work jobs they don’t like: pay, benefits, learning opportunities, or even fear of change. But sometimes, the cons strongly outweigh the pros. This was the case for Tony Estorga. He’d recently reached his limit at a former employer, a commercial construction company. In his role, Tony flew to different […]
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When looking for a new job, it’s easy to move so fast that you begin to cut corners. That’s why forming good habits is crucial when starting your job search. And we’ve got you covered. We’ll show you good habits to adapt—and bad habits to avoid—to help you increase your chances of landing a new […]
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There are a lot of advantages to working a seasonal job—one being that there are plenty to choose from. Last year, the U.S. reached a new record of nearly 1 million seasonal job postings. But they have a lot more to offer, beyond their abundance, that you might not have considered. We’ve put together some […]
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Misty Sanchez was working as a remote Collections Coordinator, and the position had lost its luster. Her job became even less appealing after she learned that the company’s values didn’t align with her own. That was especially difficult to endure for Misty, because she has a passion for helping people. Understandably, she wanted to find […]
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