When times are tough, mass layoffs happen in almost every industry. But what do you do if you’re a recent college graduate looking for your first job? How can you find a job when those around you are getting laid off? Your first job search after college is hard enough without dealing with bad economic
There is a huge difference between being a job seeker and a job shopper. And if you don’t understand the difference, keep reading. Because I promise you, if you’re looking for work right now, you need to understand the difference. The Difference Between A Job Seeker & A Job Shopper @j.t.odonnell Job Shoppers vs Job
An article recently came across my desk about a new phenomenon: “ghost jobs.” In this article, The Wall Street Journal reports that there are actually thousands and thousands of ghost jobs currently posted on job board sites. So, what is a “ghost job”? A “ghost job” is a job that isn’t real. It’s a job
The longer your job search drags on, the more you start to doubt your interviewing abilities. Or worse—you start to doubt your skills and experience as a job candidate, which in turn affects your interview confidence. You may begin to ask yourself, “What are employers really looking for in a job candidate?” The good news
Anyone who’s ever been unemployed (or looked for a job while employed) knows how stressful and exhausting the job search process can be. So, during your job search, should you feel guilty for taking some time for yourself? The short answer: No. Of course not. If we’re not spending every waking moment applying for jobs,
While making the most money we can (or at least enough to be comfortable) is the goal, sometimes a high-paying job costs you more in the end. You might have to give up things that are important to you like job security, stress-free work, and work-life balance. So, when should you leave a high-paying job
It’s easy to think that taking a lower-level position means putting the brakes on your career track or even taking a step back. But in fact, there can be a lot to gain with such a decision. Sometimes you have to take a step back in order to take a step forward in your career.
Sometimes in life, our actions are completely counterintuitive. For example, deciding to go on a diet. The first thing most people do is think they must eliminate something or cut back. In reality, the challenge of a diet is you must add more good foods versus taking away bad foods. The good naturally replaces the
It’s taking longer to get hired, folks. This is according to an article on LinkedIn showing that the U.S. Department of Labor has reported that over 800,000 unemployed workers went from taking three and a half months to find a job to over six months. That’s up 36% since April of 2022. So, why is
We recently asked our leading executives what word defines their professional development focus for 2023. Here are their responses… John Schembari, Senior Education Executive Investment. How do we invest participants in the professional development that they receive? Far too often, professional development is a one-size-fits-all, lowest common denominator, sit-and-get rather than an opportunity for participants
