With rapid advancements in technology, job scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and harder to detect. At Bishop & Company, we’ve seen firsthand how these scams can impact Hawaii’s job seekers, especially with the rise of AI-driven tactics that make scams harder to identify. For local job seekers, the need for vigilance has never been greater. [...]
For all the hours you spent updating, tweaking, editing and fixing your resume, did you know you have an average of six seconds to catch the eye of an HR manager going through applications? Six seconds! Count it out -- it’s nothing. It’s about the length of time most people will give a [...]
When they first enroll in college, students usually meet with a guidance counselor to discuss their career choices and what majors could lead to those careers. Guidance counselors commonly talk about mainstream jobs: electrician, banker, lawyer, and doctor. They rarely talk about these five high-paying, fun jobs. Golf Ball Diver If you enjoy working [...]
You are an experienced professional who has recently switched to the software industry. With so many businesses automating and running off dashboard programs, the jump isn't as big as it used to be. Changing your career path is always a challenge, but often a very rewarding one. If you have seen a future for yourself [...]
So, are you looking to turn your career dream into a reality? 2023 is the year to do just that. At Bishop & Company, we know a thing or two about making dreams come true. In your corner every step of the way, our award-winning staffing agency in Honolulu has been helping talented people [...]
Are you a new graduate and wondering what will happen now as you transition from school to work? Transitioning from college to the working world can be unsettling. There's a life you're losing and a new world you are walking into—and this needs lots of guidance. The biggest worry is getting a place in the [...]
If you think all bank employees must be tellers counting cash and all hotel employees must stand behind a desk checking in guests, then you may be closing the door on a wide range of amazing job opportunities. By thinking of retail, service, or financial companies with such a narrow mindset, you'd have no idea [...]
[Continued from "How to Plan for a Successful Career Change - Part 1"] What to Consider Before a Career Change Okay, so you know your current role is lame and you could really rock the career ladder somewhere else. But how do you plan for making a serious career change? Let's dive into the considerations [...]
Calling 2020 a "rough year" is an understatement. In a period marked by the advent of COVID-19, and underscored by sweeping societal change, many students found their post-graduation plans put on hold or canceled altogether. In fact, the labor participation rate for recent grads fell from 86% in 2019 to 78% in 2020. As we emerge from the [...]
It should come as no surprise, but the field of information technology is the fastest growing industry in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this industry will experience 11% over the next decade, outpacing everything else. The outlook for IT jobs located specifically in Hawaii is in lockstep with the international outlook. [...]
