Jennifer Pickerel, Job Seekers

posted by Jennifer Pickerel on August 23, 2022

Loyal to a Fault?

Racking up decades working for one employer used to mean that you were a dedicated, loyal employee. A valued member of the family. But these days, when I pick up

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API in the News, Diversity, Hiring Employers, Jennifer Pickerel, Job Seekers

posted by Jill Henning on August 1, 2022

2022 Bizav Hiring Outlook, Part II

This NBAA Flight Plan podcast regarding the bizav hiring outlook originally appeared on August 1, 2022. The outlook for business aviation hiring remains strong, despite a number of challenges weighing

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Job Seekers, Leadership Development

posted by Debbi Laux on December 17, 2021

How Strategic Goal Setting Can Boost Your Life and Career

‘Tis the season for New Year resolutions! Yet why is “goal setting” one of our least favorite personal progress activities? Whether we care to admit it to ourselves, nearly every

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Job Seekers

posted by Debbi Laux on September 29, 2021

Benefits to a Career Relocation

A career relocation is often a fundamental part of professional growth. Especially in aviation, picking up and moving some distance for a new career opportunity might be one of the

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Job Seekers, Productivity

posted by Jill Henning on December 15, 2020

How to Manage Stress & Job Insecurity

Training aviation pros how to manage stress on the job? That’s a piece of cake. But how about facing personal threats—like a threat to job security? Or worse, when the

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API Recruiting Tips, Job Seekers, Pilot Shortage

posted by Jill Henning on November 16, 2020

What is a ‘Bridge Job’ and Will it Ruin My Resume?

When 2020 began, one of the last thoughts on the minds of aviation jobseekers was the possibility of considering a “bridge job” instead of a dream job.Now, nine months into

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Aviation Scholarships, Job Seekers, Leadership Development, Resources, Women in Aviation

posted by Jill Henning on October 27, 2020

Aviation Scholarships: Tips and Tricks of the Trade

Aviation scholarships — specifically those awarded in business aviation — can often seem like “pie-in-the-sky” pursuits. That is: difficult to win, with a lot of hoops to jump through and

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Aviation Outplacement, Job Seekers

posted by Jenny Showalter on August 19, 2020

API’s Aviation Outplacement Service May Never Be More Critical

Losing one’s job can be a traumatic experience at any time, but especially during a global pandemic. And particularly when opportunities are scarce.In the wake of COVID-19, aviation professionals cannot

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API Recruiting Tips, Job Seekers

posted by Jill Henning on June 12, 2020

Job References FAQ: Why They’re Important to Potential Employers

Why are job references important?One major reason is because business aviation is a niche industry. And, as such, it often seems like everyone in business aviation knows everyone else. Or

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Aviation Director, Job Seekers, Leadership Development, Resources, Sheryl Barden

posted by Sheryl Barden on January 16, 2020

Your Personal and Professional Annual Report

Completing an annual report is a terrific exercise to help finish the year strong. Not only will it enable you to reflect on what you’ve accomplished over the past 12

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