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Garland Brewster

Garland is a writer and technology consultant that lives in far west Texas, USA. He is semi-retired from a successful 25-year career in the Information Technology industry, and now spends his time writing for various websites (mostly career development related). Garland holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance, and a master’s degree in Economics and Computer Information Systems.
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Career Path
Be prepared for the future. Find out what the most in-demand jobs over the next 5 years will beBe prepared for the future. Find out what the most in-demand jobs over the next 5 years will be

What will be the most in-demand jobs in the next 5 years? Some of the hottest jobs are obvious, but will those jobs be around in five or more years? We’ll tell you some of the hottest industries and jobs that will put you on a path for the next five years and beyond.

Interviewing
The best answers to "What is the reason for job change?" in interviewThe best answers to "What is the reason for job change?" in interview

What is the best way to answer that standard interview question about your reason for a job change? This can be a tough question, but you need to be prepared to answer them confidently. We’ll tell you how to answer the tough question and land that wonderful new job.

Resume & CV's
How-the-right-resume-personal-statement-makes-your-career-goals-clearHow the right resume personal statement makes your career goals clear

Putting the right resume personal statement together is not easy, but we’ll give you some good tips and show you some examples of how to craft a personal statement that will make your resume pop, as well as some great resume personal statement examples.

Interviewing
Impress HR: How to answer why are you looking for a new jobImpress HR: How to answer why are you looking for a new job

How do you answer the tough question about why you are looking for a new job? Very carefully. You need to be prepared for this question, and we can help you do that. We’ll give you some tips and examples of how to answer the question.

Career Change
What to do if you want to transfer jobs within the same company?What to do if you want to transfer jobs within the same company?

Transferring jobs within the company you already work for can be much easier than seeking new opportunities outside the company. But when should you transfer? And how do you go about it? These are things to carefully consider before you jump in and start applying for internal positions.

Career development
Highlight these decision-making skills to move your career forward!Highlight these decision-making skills to move your career forward!

Decision-making is hard and employers are always looking for people that can make quick and correct decisions. What are decision-making skills? Why do I need them? And how do I put them on my resume?

Interviewing
How can you decline an interview without making the worst impression?How can you decline an interview without making the worst impression?

Interviewing is generally a good thing. But you’ve got a lot of requests to interview, and not all of them are what you want. How can you decline an interview without insulting the interviewer? It can be tricky, but we’ll help you to navigate this often awkward task.

Resume & CV's
6 Stellar tips on how to write a great letter of recommendation6 Stellar tips on how to write a great letter of recommendation

Writing a letter of recommendation can be an awkward experience, especially if you have never written one before. This article will give you guidance and some good tips on how to write a good letter of recommendation.

Finding a job
Don't forget about intangible skills when you are job searchingDon't forget about intangible skills when you are job searching

Whether you call them intangible skills, soft skills, or personal skills; employers look for these things on your resume and when you interview. You need them to get that great job you are wanting. They may be difficult to quantify, but every hiring manager wants you to have them. Being able to put these on your resume is crucial. We’ll tell you the best way to include them and what are some of the best intangible skills to have.

Interviewing
Let us help answer the question: "How to choose between two jobs?"Let us help answer the question: "How to choose between two jobs?"

Having multiple job offers is a good thing, but what if both offers are great? How do you decide between the two jobs? It’s a tough choice, but we have some great advice on how to do this.

Resume & CV's
Why are hard skills important for a resume?Why are hard skills important for a resume?

What’s so hard about putting skills on your resume? Well, knowing which skills are best to include is not that easy. We’ll help you sort out what hard skills are, their importance on your resume, and how to write them.

Resume & CV's
Should you use a skills-based resume?Should you use a skills-based resume?

So you think you have skills? Great. How do you get that across on your resume? Learn what a skills-based resume is and when to use one.

Pay & salary
Tips for negotiating your salary when a salary range is postedTips for negotiating your salary when a salary range is posted

How can you get the money you are worth in your current or new job? Asking for a new salary is not simple. You have to be ready to negotiate. We have some great information on how to prepare and be ready to negotiate to get the most money (and benefits) possible.

Interviewing
Get on the board you want: How can you ace your board interview?Get on the board you want: How can you ace your board interview?

Congratulations on getting that big interview for the board position! So, are you prepared? Know what it takes to impress the board? We’ll tell you what it takes and how to prepare for your board interview.

Interviewing
Do you see a job reposted after an interviewDo you see a job reposted after an interview? What does it mean, and what can you do?

Interviewing for a job is stressful enough, but what happens if you see the job you interviewed for posted again? This is not a major issue but can indicate a few things. We’ll tell you what it means and what to do.