Several factors in 2020 are contributing to an unexpectedly tough job market, especially for first-time job seekers like Gen Z. This, in turn, is contributing to lifestyle changes that many members of Gen Z didn't see coming-one of them being the infamous "Moving back home" step.
Read MoreReally thinking about the job you want and why you want it will help you determine how hard you are willing to work to get it. Women typically need to feel confident that they can do every aspect of a job before applying for it. I recommend adding structure to your day by thinking of the job search as a personal project.
Read MoreIf you're in the market for a new job, how you go about your search may look a little different. To stand out, candidates need to do more to show how they're different, advises Michelle Robin, executive job search consultant with Brand Your Career.
Read MoreAs social distancing became a necessity, so virtual networking and job interviewing, altering the business landscape now-and likely for years to come. Job interviews, as painful as they might be, are a necessary evil.
Read MoreIn the classroom, Yaritza Villalba used to transform history lessons into fun events like rap battles and speakeasies with root beer and students dressed as 1920s celebrities. With the school year in full swing, teachers around the world are adapting to completely new ways of instructing and engaging with students during the pandemic
Read MoreLinkedIn, in particular, was down 20%. But, surprisingly, Instagram had a 20% surge, with 37% of recruiters now using it as part of the search for the perfect candidate.
Read MoreWhile some job seekers may be looking for industry-specific opportunities, others have started to look for work in alternate fields or roles.
Read MoreWhen you're hunting for a new job, the biggest challenges are always knowing where to start, how to get organized, and figuring out the most effective way to approach your job search.
Read MoreJob hunting during a recession always provokes anxiety, and this recession - kicked off by a global pandemic - can seem especially complex and daunting.
Read MoreSearching for a new gig is a job itself-except you don't get paid for doing it, there are no benefits, and it's impossible to know if you're doing it wrong. Applying for jobs can be a long, lonely struggle against self-doubt, and to stay resilient, you need to be organized and have a plan.
Read MoreDespite the slowdown that many saw in their day-to-day lives during quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing that remains constant is the search for jobs and internships among Yale students. In the face of a process that can be daunting at times, students - both enrolled and unenrolled - are taking changes to internship applications, interviews and responsibilities in stride.
Read MoreSome of that time is spent around military service members who are just months away from separating from the military or retiring. Here are the most common job search questions they ask me, and the top tips every military veteran or soon-to-be veteran should know.
Read MoreFinding the perfect job takes time, patience and the right resources. One of the most powerful things you can do when searching for jobs is actively network. Find people who have similar jobs to the one you are seeking.
Read MoreWhen our daughter was beginning her post-grad job search last summer, my husband offered to introduce her to some people he knew who might be able to help her. Is there anything parents can do to be useful in helping their adult children find work? And if so, how?
Read MoreJob searches go faster when job-seekers first take a step back to plan strategically. Think of it this way; your "Job" in a job search is to be a world-class consultative salesperson, for yourself. Here's a seven step job search plan that has gotten results for my clients, and that any great salesperson would appreciate.
Read MoreCable news, papers, social media and dinner conversations invariably turn toward the political hot topic of the day-accompanied by acrimony and arguments.
Read MoreOn the first day of September, I welcomed a new member of my team in the dean’s office via Zoom. I was on the campus, but our new hire — let’s call her C., so as not to put her on the spot — was still more than 1,000 miles away.
Read MoreIn a job search, the average application to interview ratio is about 20%, so preparing for 8 of your 10 applications to get rejected is realistic based on standard job seeker data. While applying online is the most popular job search strategy, it's not the most effective.
Read MoreThe ongoing pandemic has highlighted for those of us working in academic programming both the challenges and opportunities for professional development.
Read MoreYears later, after having coached successful high-achievers in a variety of industries on how to land a new job and having landed multiple dream opportunities myself, I know that many of those rules we've been taught on how to land a new job need to be tossed out the window.
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