Have you ever heard the opinion that older children are “more mature” than their siblings? Or maybe you’ve heard that middle children are more “neutral” and laid back. Believe it or not, your birth order may influence your personality and can be tied back to some of your character traits. How is this possible? Many psychologists believe that depending on where you fall in the family structure, you may have to develop different strategies or tactics to gain your parents’ attention or favor.  Additionally, parents are different with each child.

As a working professional who is also working toward your online degree, you are probably always looking for advice as to how you can better yourself and your career. Whether you are already working full-time in your field or are attempting to obtain that first bit of experience, there is always room for improvement and a new lesson to be learned.

During Johnson & Wales University’s 43rd Annual Career Expo and Internship Fair, we asked top employers a few questions about their hiring processes and what types of candidates they are searching for. Here is what they had to say:

What type of attributes are you looking for in a résumé?

“Longevity and leadership experience.” — Target

“We’re looking for people who are adaptable. You need to have a good personality, too. Eye contact and a strong handshake are crucial.” — EcoLab

According to Wells Fargo, “nearly half of Americans say the most challenging topic to discuss with others is personal finances.” That makes talking about money ranking more difficult to discuss than death, politics, religion, taxes, and personal health. But, that is exactly what Michelle Doss does all day here at Johnson & Wales University’s College of Online Education!