š¢ Welcome to summer of 2024. Over the last few years, weāve weathered the Great Resignation, Big Stay, Quiet Quitting, Great Reshuffle and other related work/employment eras. Where does that leave us? From an employeeās perspective it's essential to continually reflect on your career and make sure it aligns with your long-term goals and values. A recent article in U.S. News & World [...]
Weāve discussed assembling a resume a few times in the last couple months. Now itās time to (metaphorically) put pen to paper and get that thing polished up. š Hmm. How do we describe our skills, titles, experiences & degrees, especially if we see a job we are particularly interested in? Yes ā the temptation could be there to fudge or inflate. Thereās [...]
Frustrated by the black hole of online job applications? š Don't let the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and AI stand between you and a great opportunity with a solid company! š¤š¼ Here are some quick tips to increase the odds your resume makes it in front of an actual human: Keywords are Key: Tailor your resume to match the job description. šÆ Use [...]
How do you feel about the state in which youāre living? No ā Iām not talking about states of confusion or shock, Iām talking about your residence. We Florida residents take a lot of flack about Florida Man š, but there are many reasons to love this state. One is the low overall tax burden. A recent study by WalletHub has ranked the [...]
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. š¤ That said, letās keep in mind what to expect in a job interview process. [...]
More andĀ more white-collar professionals are starting āside hustlesā and/or joining the gig economy piecing together contract work to fill their days. These gigs arenāt limited to driving Uber or Doordash either. Letās 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 [...]
Youāve finally got that resume polished and youāre ready to consider new career opportunities. Thereās one small problem though, youāre currently working and your boss/management team seems to know everyone in town. How are you supposed to evaluate whatās next for you aside from looking at online job ads? š As a trusted recruiter with over 25 years of experience, I understand that [...]
How is your job/career search going? Noticing things are a little tighter than they have been the last few years? Over the last few years job seekers have had to deal with the conundrum of multiple offers. Now, however, they are having to deal with different levels of rejection. The interview process takes time and it is a process. Itās important to keep [...]
Let's face it, the interview process isn't always sunshine and rainbows. While companies and candidates alikeĀ strive to present their best selves, a surprising number of hiring managers may not be entirely forthcoming. According to a recent CNBC survey, nearly 40% of hiring managers admitted to stretching the truth during interviews. This raises a crucial question: why do hiring managers lie, and how can [...]
Ever send your resume in to a job that looks perfect for you and never hear back? Not a peep? Iām not talking about a job that looks perfect TO you ā meaning one where you donāt meet qualifications, but youād love to have, or you think you can do. Iām talking about a job post where you check ALL the boxes. What [...]