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What the Younger Workforce is Thinking

What are the younger members of today’s workforce thinking? The NY Times conducted a focus group of 12 millennial Americans — arguably not a fairly representative slice of the workforce, but a slice nonetheless. What they had to say was interesting for any HR leader hoping to hire bright young talent. A few takeaways: 👉  They’re not willing to work long hours with unsupportive managers [...]

2022-06-06T07:06:34-04:00June 6th, 2022|

Getting Social Media Feeds Ready for Your Job Hunt

Ready to look for a new job? First things first: time to clean up those social media feeds. Yes, all of them. I know, it can be a big job, but the process is pretty straightforward! Here’s what you do: ⭐️  Go back and delete or edit any posts with spelling or grammatical errors. Your friends are forgiving. Hiring managers are not. ⭐️ [...]

2022-06-02T08:25:09-04:00June 2nd, 2022|

How is Hybrid Work Defined?

We hear so much about the hybrid work trend, but the problem is, it seems to mean something different at every company. For some companies, #hybridwork revolves around rigidly defined schedules: employees come into the office on MTW and stay home Th & F. Or they alternate, with some groups coming in some days, others on other days. But there’s another way to [...]

2022-06-01T08:19:00-04:00June 1st, 2022|

Have a Specific Company as Your Target?

Yes, it’s a candidate’s market. But if your goal is to land a job at a big brand or Fortune 100, you aren’t a shoo-in. The best companies are still awfully picky about who they hire. So how to increase your odds? 💡 Do the research into the types of skills that matter in the roles you’re likely to land. Invest in getting that experience [...]

2022-05-31T07:27:50-04:00May 31st, 2022|

The Tyranny of Positivity

You enter a virtual all-hands, and your CEO starts off by asking "How's everyone doing today?" in a big, booming voice. The chat panel fills up with ecstatic responses: "So great!" "Excited!" "Can't wait for today!" Then… "Not so great. I'm feeling kind of down about everything and pretty unmotivated today." —------ Record scratch —------ It's rare you'll hear this sort of sentiment [...]

2022-05-27T08:10:53-04:00May 27th, 2022|

Prepping for Salary Question in Interviews

“Tim, so, how much would you like to make?” OR "so what sort of comp package are you looking for?" The oft-dreaded job interview salary question. It’s not a trick question, although it often feels like one. If you’re new to interviewing or rusty on the particulars, here’s how I recommend preparing for your answer. First, do your research. Check sites like Glassdoor, [...]

2022-05-26T09:02:35-04:00May 26th, 2022|

1 in 3 Employees Would Quit With No Backup Plan

The current #talentcrunch gives a clear advantage to job seekers. In fact, 1 in 3 would consider quitting their current job with no backup plan right now, according to one survey Inc. recently reported on. If you’re a hiring manager or company leader, this might sound disturbing, but on the other hand, the same survey found that 69% of employees would stay if [...]

2022-05-25T08:14:45-04:00May 25th, 2022|

New Approach to Resume Gaps

Conventional wisdom has always been that gaps in a resume are bad. Job seekers would take great pains to hide them. But after two years of a pandemic, when a lot of people took breaks either on purpose or by default, the collective attitude has changed. Hence, LinkedIn’s new feature: Career breaks in the spotlight! LinkedIn members can now add a “Career Break” [...]

2022-05-23T08:30:45-04:00May 23rd, 2022|

Are You an Introvert or Extrovert

Extroverts prefer to come into the office. Introverts prefer working remotely. Right? Not so fast, says Myers-Briggs. The personality experts claim that 82% of extroverts actually prefer a hybrid model — and 15% would like to work remotely all the time! Introverts, on the other hand, prefer to work in the office at least part-time — according to 74% of them. Regardless of your personality [...]

2022-05-19T07:20:30-04:00May 19th, 2022|
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