What kind of hours are people working? Think workers in the US work more hours than others in the world? Think again. According to data aggregated in 2022 by the International Labour Organization (ILO), people in the US work fewer hours a week than those in Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and Costa Rica. The average workweek in Colombia (and also in Guatemala & Botswana) [...]
Job Seeker = Think Like a Marketer If you’re hoping to land a new job this year, it’s time to think like a marketer. When people approach me to tell me they’re ready to launch a job search, one of the first things I say is, “How’s your online presence?” If your LinkedIn profile isn’t complete, that’s a definite ding. But marketing yourself [...]
How often to people change jobs? Well - how long have you been at your current job? If more than 4.2 years, you’re statistically due for a change, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022 numbers). And if you’re under 35, you’re overdue. Millennials are three times more likely to have changed jobs in the last year than other generations, and while [...]
Are you a fan of acronyms? Somewhere in Washington DC there has to be a branding agency tasked with coming up with acronyms for all these bills. In recent years, there have been: CHOMP Act: Consumers Have Options for Molar Protection; STALKERS Act: Simplifying The Ambiguous Law, Keeping Everyone Reliably Safe; PROSTATE Act: Prostate Research, Outreach, Screening, Testing, Access and Treatment Effectiveness; And [...]
Looking or Lurking? Of the people who follow me on LinkedIn, I’m pretty sure a fair amount aren’t actively looking for a new job. Still, they’re keeping in touch with - or keeping tabs on - a recruiter, and that’s a sign. When you’re ready, you’ll know. But if you’re in the waffling stage, here are some things to consider: 🔹 You feel stuck [...]
"Tim, why can't I find a 100% remote position?" Remote work gets a lot of airplay in HR circles, but it's not as common as you might think. In fact, according to LinkedIn, the abundance of remote work options is trending downward. Of course, every survey and pundit seems to have a different opinion on the prevalence of remote work. Still, I laughed [...]
Do you prefer remote work or onsite? Which sounds better to you — being an independent sole proprietor or part of an award-winning team? The answers to these questions probably have a lot to do with whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert. Many – actually most probably – can be introverts with extroverted tendencies (adaptations) or extroverts with introverted adaptations. All depending upon [...]
Still doing Zoom/Teams meetings? At the beginning of the pandemic, when many people began to adopt Zoom and other digital conferencing alternatives to in-person meetings, everyone was pretty forgiving. If your half-naked kid or meandering spouse wandered into the frame, your co-workers might just laugh it off. As teleconferencing becomes the permanent norm for a lot of people — or, at least, an [...]
Are you a Do It Yourselfer? An article in the New York Times from about 10 years ago made the rounds again recently. “Why We Never Use Professional Recruiters” makes a case for DIYing all your hiring. Granted, I’m biased, but it’s a weak case. Yes, you can hire without a recruiter. You could also draft your own will and keep it in [...]
How is that new position going for you? When you got this job, it was sold to you as the answer to your career dreams. You walked into your first day expecting to change lives and feel completely fulfilled by your role. According to Kathryn Minshew – CEO of The Muse – the term for this is shift shock. Look out! Another new [...]