Posts by Aryn Schlichting
5 Ways to Elevate Your Career this Holiday Season.
Are you asking yourself ‘what should I do next to grow my career?’ Give yourself four simple ‘gifts’ to start growing your career in the mountains: Happy Holidays! The only real way to see change happen is by helping to create it yourself. We are here to help you on this journey while living in the #mountains we love…
Read More3 strategies to upgrade your hiring process this winter
Winter season is notoriously busy in the mountains. Lifts are spinning, resorts are humming, and the towns are bustling. This is a great time for the companies and organizations that call the mountains home to recruit new talent to their workforces, but how can they compete in a competitive employment market? We’ve worked with hundreds…
Read More3 ways to uncover employers who support your work-life integration goals.
Value and success are taking new forms in the workplace People in the mountains are taking notice. People are prioritizing their health – both physical and mental – and time with their loved ones and their hobbies perhaps more than ever before. We’re seeing this firsthand from our community of mountain professionals, where wellness in…
Read MoreThe Results Are In, Wellness Is The Priority
What we learned from the 2022 Mountain Careers Survey Each year, Mountain Careers conducts a survey canvassing both job seekers and employers to gather data about what is important for each of these groups across multiple professional and personal categories. The results of this survey inform the resources that Mountain Careers provides to its community…
Read MoreSchools in the mountains are in a class of their own. 
Education in the mountains is so unique. Here’s why. Both students and teachers in the mountains enjoy compelling benefits that you cannot find anywhere else. From the setting itself to the values shared in the communities, to the skill it takes to thrive, mountain living and learning boasts an unparalleled curriculum. Below we discuss 3…
Read MoreWin Gear! Take the Annual Mountain Careers Survey
Help shape the future of work in the mountains and win Stio gear ($250 value). Complete the survey by August 14th at midnight for a chance to win. The survey will take less than 6 minutes. All responses will be kept 100% confidential. Thank you for your time and insight. We are so grateful for your help. Help…
Read MoreHuman Resources: the competitive advantage for employers in the mountains
HR is extra important in the mountains. Here’s where it comes into play. Employees are directly responsible for carrying out critical tasks of a business and serving the customer. So who is responsible for making sure the workforce is happy and has what they need? Human Resources combined with strong leadership/management! While living in the…
Read MoreCrying on top of the mountain doesn’t mean I can’t ski it down!
An interview with Vicky Huergo, Ski Patroller, Aspen Skiing Company Find Vicky on Instagram and follow her mountain town employer Aspen Skiing Company on LinkedIn and Instagram In a few sentences, describe your current job(s) and path to get there: Help people by keeping the ski hill safe and assisting them when injured or sick.…
Read MoreInspiring Career Advice from the Talent Acquisition Manager at Aspen Skiing Company.
An interview with Mikala Ford, Talent Acquisition Manager, Aspen Skiing Company. Find Mikala on LinkedIn and follow her mountain town employer Aspen Skiing Company on LinkedIn and Instagram. Mikala is a top recruiter in the industry, so naturally, we wanted to hear her story and how she helps others find their dream jobs. Check out…
Read More23 Definitions of Mountain Career Success
There are so many unique paths when the paths are seemingly endless. Here’s a list of options to help you find the combination that best fits you. We recently dove into what career success actually looks like for mountain professionals. As a follow-up to that article, we devised 23 further definitions specific to mountain career…
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