Congratulations! đYou finally got that promotion youâve been looking for. A great chance to take on more responsibilities and flex new muscles. Hang on a sec. Thereâs just one thing. Due to significant increases in salaries and business costs over the last 3 years, this one will be whatâs called a âdry promotionâ. đłA promotion with no increase in compensation. Recent data from [...]
Never thought I would be writing a post about Gen Xers facing ageism at a much earlier age than previous generations. But here we are. đł As a member of Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980, you may have been feeling the sting of ageism in the workplace. This often-overlooked generation is now facing challenges that were once associated with older workers. [...]
Youâre taking an office tour during your first interview. You see some paper on the floor, you bump into someone innocuously who strikes up a conversation with your tour guide. Or perhaps something else happens to knock the interview off kilter. Whatâs up with that? The traditional interview format can feel a bit⊠well, staged. But what if you could uncover the company's [...]
Over the 30 years of my recruiting career, Iâve always stressed to professionals how important it is to be proactive about their future. Well, I guess thereâs a term for that now. Enter "career cushioning," a situation where professionals strategically build backup plans in case their current role becomes unstable. đȘ What does it look like? Career cushioning can involve a variety of [...]
As youâre navigating the interview process, itâs important to pay close attention to important points on the timeline of the deal. Doesnât matter if itâs the first interview or third in the process, the opening & closing of each meeting is super important. đ€ We all know that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Today though, letâs talk [...]
Youâve finally made it through the interview process and have received a very competitive offer. đđ» Sure youâd like to have another to compare it to, but you donât have that luxury. Youâre excited about the company and thrilled that they made the offer. Should you accept on the spot? Think about it overnight? Ask for a long weekend to consider because youâre [...]
Many of you have reached out, curious about the current job market, particularly the interview landscape. Based on my contacts and hearing from companies & candidates, 2024 has started off choppy. Is the "it's a candidate's market" era drawing to a close? Too soon to tell I think. đ€ That said, letâs keep in mind what to expect in a job interview process. [...]
More and more white-collar professionals are starting âside hustlesâ and/or joining the gig economy piecing together contract work to fill their days. These gigs arenât limited to driving Uber or Doordash either. Letâs look at the big picture when it comes to side gigs. Overall, the gig economy continues to be a significant force in the global workforce, and 2024 is shaping up to [...]
Youâve finally got that resume polished and youâre ready to consider new career opportunities. Thereâs one small problem though, youâre currently working and your boss/management team seems to know everyone in town. How are you supposed to evaluate whatâs next for you aside from looking at online job ads? đ As a trusted recruiter with over 25 years of experience, I understand that [...]
One of the most common questions I get at the beginning of any professionalâs job search process is â how long should my resume be? Does it need to be just one page? There are many schools of thought on this topic so letâs discuss from a high level. While the perfect length might seem to change depending upon who you ask, one [...]