The jury may still be out on whether we're in a recession, but the job market has already begun to soften. You can see the first cracks exactly where you would expect. At Robin Hood, for example, where they recently cut 23 percent of the workforce, you can draw a straight line between staff reduction and a reduction in market confidence. We all know inflation is changing the … [Read more...]
Endless Self-Doubt, Butterflies and Matching Core Values: Why the Job Search is Just Like Dating
Imagine you’re on the way to a date with a person you’ve only met online. You know lots about them already (actually, far more than you’ll ever admit to), and you think that they’re pretty attractive from their profile and the way you've interacted over messages so far - this date could have real potential. You’re nervous about meeting them, so you've made yourself look as … [Read more...]
How LinkedIn Recommendations Can Help Your Career and Business
LinkedIn recommendations matter to your career and your business, and if you're searching for a job, they're absolutely essential. The reason LinkedIn recommendations are so important is simple. People trust opinions and recommendations from their friends, family, colleagues, and peers. Put yourself in the shoes of a hiring manager. Which would you believe -- a resume … [Read more...]
2018 Best Places to Find a Job and Earn a Decent Salary [Infographic]
The 2018 ranking of the best places to find a job in the United States has been released by WalletHub. This year's list includes rankings for 182 cities across the country (including the 150 most populated U.S. cities and at least two of the most populated cities in each state) with rankings in categories like the job opportunities, employment growth, monthly average starting … [Read more...]
5 Signs Your Job is Boring You and It’s Time to Make a Change
Is your job boring you so much that it's affecting your performance at work and your life at home? If you've lost your passion for your job, then the simple tasks you used to gladly do on a daily basis can become emotionally and physically draining. Those negative feelings can affect your relationships at work and at home. They can also affect your health and your overall … [Read more...]
Should My Significant Other and I Work at the Same Company?
Working for the same company as your significant other sounds like a great idea, right? You can commute together, eat lunch together, and just spend more time together overall. What's not to like? Unfortunately, the reality isn't always perfect when you work at the same company as your significant other, and I've seen it more times than I can count. Yes, it can be wonderful, … [Read more...]
Networking Like a Pro
I think we can all admit that as much as we may not like it, networking can be crucial to success in business, regardless of the industry you are in. Whether you’re a lawyer, technology guru, writer, or in sales or marketing, virtually ANY career path can be enhanced by networking. It’s all about WHO you know, not WHAT you know, right? Turns out…this is true! When I was … [Read more...]
5 Unexpected Job Interview Tips that Work
Sponsored by Brock Beauty Inc. You’ve gotten a call from a company you really want to work for asking you to schedule a job interview. Congratulations! The next step is making sure you nail the interview and get the job offer. Don’t worry! Few people are comfortable in an interviewing situation, including the interviewer! However, there are things you can do to stand out … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Find a Job Using LinkedIn
Looking for a job? If you work in a professional field, then LinkedIn is a great place to find your next career. It’s the most popular social networking site for professionals with hundreds of millions of users, so with patience and persistence, you can make the necessary connections to open new doors to employment opportunities. Follow the five tips below to help you find a … [Read more...]
How To Regain Your Groove in the Job Market
You used to be an irresistible magnet on the job scene; you didn’t have to attend networking events every night and have a polished online presence to get employers to notice you. But the new digital landscape has changed the hiring process and job requirements. The skills that made you a hot commodity 20 years ago may not be enough to impress employers today, especially when … [Read more...]