Have you ditched the big city for a smaller town or embraced the work-from-home (WFH) lifestyle without weighing the downsides? From fewer job opportunities to reduced networking, the allure of a quieter life may have come with a hefty price tag, especially if you’ve recently faced a layoff. In this blog, we’ll delve into the […]
Are you contemplating where to focus your tech skills for growth? Or, perhaps you’re eyeing a career in the tech industry, but news about hiring slowdowns in 2023 has given you pause. There is good news on the horizon! Despite the sector leveling off in 2023, Computerworld, CompTIA, and CIO.com are optimistic about hiring in […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been front and center in the news lately, especially regarding its potential to transform the job market. The two most popular artificial intelligence brainiacs, Bing AI, and ChatGPT, enlightened us on their versions of which occupations a cybernetic Armageddon could eventually obliterate. Check to see if your job is at risk...
LinkedIn, the premier social media networking platform for workers and employers, heightens visibility and helps you connect to businesses looking for specific skills. Like a resume, this site is essential to communicating your personal brand to prospective employers and colleagues. What’s more, for 77% of recruiters, LinkedIn is the go-to place to find...
Savvy hiring managers have long known that the best source of high-level, well-trained employees is employed referrals, not sifting for graduated individuals in the desired field. For one, new graduates often don’t have real-world experience. It’s one thing to learn about accounting from a textbook and another to put it immediately to use in a […]
America’s economy is at a strange tipping point where unemployment is low at 3.6%, help wanted ads abound, and talented candidates call the shots. Yet, simultaneously, rising interest rates, business costs, record inflation, and sinking consumer confidence are signaling the potential for a hiring slowdown. So how should businesses approach near-term hiring...
Nearly everyone has worked with an agency to find a job at one time or another. But did you ever think about recruiting as a career? If you are an enthusiastic and motivated person and into helping others toward new and exciting opportunities, then recruitment might be the rewarding and fulfilling career for you! Committed recruiters change […]
The best advice I ever received from my mentor, a seasoned CEO with decades of corporate storytelling under his belt, was “choose, don’t settle.” At the time, I was trying to decide between accepting an “okay” job offer or continuing to pursue a more intimidating management position that nevertheless, I was qualified. By taking his advice and choosing not...
If there was ever a time to focus on your recruiting or job-hunting strategies for fall, it’s now! As hiring ramps up and the labor pool continues to shrink in this record-breaking economic expansion, talented people are increasingly harder to find. And here is why: July’s jobs report released August 2 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), showed...
“Thanks for asking me out, but I got a better offer!” In the dating world, putting a person on standby is a reputation killer. Most of us know people who fly by the seat of their pants, make last-minute decisions, and have commitment issues. When it’s convenient or in their interest, they’ll seize the moment, only to renege […]
The beginning of a new year is a fine time to take stock of where you are in your career and whether some changes might be in order. Is your job feeling stale and unchallenging compared to your growing skills? Maybe your company isn’t boosting its salary and benefits to match the improving economy. In […]
The Minimum Wage Conundrum Jon is excited to hit that $15.00 per hour wage increase at his next employee review. At a starting wage of $12.50, he knew with time and a great work ethic, his salary would rise so he could stay at a job he loved. However, word has come down that the […]
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