Attaching the label “job interview” to any meeting can increase tensions. Many people dread conducting them as much as those who are being interviewed. But why? Probably because most people prepare for interviews as if they are readying to run a gauntlet of “gotcha” questions. 🪤 What these questions SHOULD be are points of departure for the person conducting the interview. Sure, answer [...]
Frustrated by the black hole of online job applications? 🌌 Don't let the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and AI stand between you and a great opportunity with a solid company! 🤖💼 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. 🎯 Use [...]
🚨 Things are going well in your career. You’ve got a great relationship with your boss, you’re hitting goals, moving forward and then… Your boss is suddenly let go. What are you supposed to do now? Are you next? Is this a “house cleaning”? Don’t panic. This could be an opportunity for growth and development. Think it through this way: 1️⃣ Stay Calm [...]
Let’s have a little fun today and look at the different generations in the workforce. As an added bonus let’s also check out the next incoming generation. 👶🏻 Currently there are five distinct generations in the workforce. Each has their own distinct, and sometimes subtle differences. There is even a new term (which I learned just today) Here they are: Baby Boomers (born [...]
If there is one question that I’m asked each day – from both sides of the desk – it’s “what’s going on in the job market?” Or some form of that question. Let’s consider the recruitment or talent attraction side of the game for this discussion and look at those dynamics. Since many of you are numbers people, let’s look at some “job [...]
How do you feel about the state in which you’re living? No – I’m not talking about states of confusion or shock, I’m talking about your residence. We Florida residents take a lot of flack about Florida Man 🐊, but there are many reasons to love this state. One is the low overall tax burden. A recent study by WalletHub has ranked the [...]
Congratulations! 🎉You finally got that promotion you’ve been looking for. A great chance to take on more responsibilities and flex new muscles. Hang on a sec. There’s just one thing. Due to significant increases in salaries and business costs over the last 3 years, this one will be what’s called a “dry promotion”. 😳A 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. 😳 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. [...]
In the fast-paced world of 2024, workplace stress has become a significant challenge, affecting employees' personal lives and overall well-being. Recent studies reveal that Gen Xers are experiencing increased stress due to work pressures, leading to higher divorce rates and relationship breakdowns. Let’s look at some specific numbers generated from recent surveys. 🔍 😶 According to the American Psychological Association, 41% of workers [...]
You’re 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. What’s up with that? The traditional interview format can feel a bit… well, staged. But what if you could uncover the company's [...]