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New “Help Me Choose” Button

help me choose feature on Corridor Careers in Cedar Rapids Iowa

We want to offer lots of package options to area employers, however, we know that HR professionals and business owners don't have time to sift through the various options. Our latest feature is designed to help employers select a great package based on their individual needs. "Help Me Choose" will deliver three great options based on your selection. Packages are tailored to the category you select or the advertising goal you have. Get suggestions at any time.

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Iowa City Jobs: Healthcare

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According to US News and World Reports, Iowa ranks highly for its superior Infrastructure (#1), excellent Education (#5), and world-class Healthcare (#3) . As a result, Iowa claimed the top spot in their "Best States" rankings for 2018. Iowa City stands out as a state leader in healthcare. Consequently there are always healthcare jobs in Iowa City that need skilled workers. However, you don't have to be a doctor or a nurse to work in this industry!

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Updated: How to Get the Most Out of a Job Fair

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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 it down into 4-areas:  Research, Planning, The Day-Of, and Follow-up. Research Employers One of the best uses of your time before heading to a job fair is to learn about the companies that will be there.

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Lessons in Moving and Relocation

Cedar Rapids Boomerang - Relocating to Cedar Rapids

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.  Most recently I had been in Chicago, and while Chicago offered much in the way of dining, nightlife, and entertainment that the Corridor may not, ultimately the lifestyle, traffic, and living expenses were too much for me to justify hanging around.

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