The pandemic drove a massive increase in the number of people who worked at least part of their schedule from home. By the end of 2020, nearly three-quarters of workers (71%) had a remote component to their routine. This was more than three times the rate seen in pre-COVID days. Of course, not all these people will […]
Read MoreYou probably don’t think of your time as a commodity, bought and sold on a market. However, that’s basically what holding a job involves. With that in mind, are you getting everything you deserve? Or is it time to jump ship and find a better salary somewhere else? Those questions come down to market dynamics: […]
Read MoreCan you talk yourself out of a job? Unfortunately, the answer is often “yes.” Rambling and disjointed answers can tank an interview and leave you out of the best opportunities. That’s why it’s crucial to keep your answers concise and focused. The length of time you should spend on each interview answer varies based on the type […]
Read MoreThe New Year provides an excellent time for thought and reflection. It’s like a mini graduation – an opportunity to look both forward and backward simultaneously. It gives you a chance to end your year on a high note mentally and look forward to the year’s prospects to come. Get the most out of the season this year. After […]
Read MoreAlmost any career development begins with one inescapable strategy: networking. However, it takes work to maintain relationships. Sometimes, more work than we can handle…especially when things get busy. As a result, connections get lost and we fall out of contact. Then, when you need the help to grab a new opportunity, you don’t have network you need. But don’t worry. Just because you […]
Read MoreA lot can change in just a couple of months. As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, the labor market has seen massive disruption. As the candidate landscape changes, is your company doing enough to keep up? Just think of what half a year did to the recruiting process. As late as February 2020, it looked like the U.S. had […]
Read MoreNothing disrupts business momentum like a bad hire. It takes you into a team-building cul-de-sac. Adding an unproductive employee disrupts with team chemistry and forces an expensive re-recruitment process. Tired of bad hires knocking you off course? Here are some considerations to keep in mind so that you can prevent them in the future: Cold Hard Cash As touched […]
Read MoreAh, your dream job. Hobby blogger. Pro golfer. Margarita tester. Everyone has a vision of what they would love to get paid to do all day. So, what makes answering questions about your dream job such a hard part of an interview? Well, it’s challenging because you know your interviewers have a particular criteria in mind when they ask the […]
Read MoreWe get it. Sometimes, it’s hard to schedule a lunch break. You get busy, and it’s easier just to work through lunch and get your tasks finished. This is often a bad idea. While forgoing your mid-shift meal can seem like a great short-term productivity move, it can cost you in the long run. But don’t take our word for it…science will […]
Read MoreIn the aftermath of COVID-19, you likely got a lot of opportunities to practice coordinating virtual meetings. As a result, you might feel like you’ve mastered the process. However, there’s always room for improvement. You can still learn new tricks in your quest to conduct a flawless virtual interview. The coronavirus outbreak forced many companies to rely […]
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