How The Pandemic Has Changed The Way We Hire & Look For Jobs

As 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.

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6 Tactics For Succeeding In A Pandemic-Era Job Search

In 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

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Your Job has Gone Remote — Should You Move?

The pandemic has created a new workforce of remote workers: employees who thought they were proverbially tied to their desks only to learn in recent months they can - and have to - work from home.

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Employee Perception Of Professional Growth Declines With Covid-19: Here's What You Can Do

News flash: A recent survey of over 10 million employees indicates a downturn in the perception of their career development during Covid-19. Peakon, a leading employee success platform for over 1,000 companies worldwide, revealed in its new report, "The Impact of COVID-19 on Employee Engagement," that workers in North America saw the largest downturn in professional growth perception at the height of the pandemic.

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COVID-19 challenges for student affairs and services globally

The global pandemic is a time for student affairs and services to shape and offer solutions to challenges, and give direction and support to imagine the post-COVID-19 world as one world, where risks and resources are shared to combat hazards and advance social justice so that we are all equitably equipped to face the next crisis.

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Job-Hunting Tips To Restore Your Hope Despite The Pandemic

While it's easy to get discouraged, employment numbers are creeping back, and retooling the job search method can help them stand out in the crowd and find desirable employers, says Jack Whatley, a recruiting strategist who specializes in creating employer-branding campaigns.

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Lessons from making a big career change during COVID-19

During the process we connected on a variety of expected topics, with a heavy emphasis on leadership style, management philosophy, and experience scaling organizations.

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You Have To Be In It For The Long Haul,’ Says Job Search Expert On Finding Work During Economic Crisis

The situation for job seekers is daunting - the country is experiencing record unemployment during a global pandemic and widespread social unrest.

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20-Somethings' Job Searching In The Global Crisis: What Matters Most Now

Even if you know what career direction you want to pursue, spend time examining your field with fresh eyes. Some, such as grocery stores, fast food, telecommunications and healthcare, may not match your original career vision but can provide valuable opportunities. Customer service, analytics and project management skills span all industries. If you need to reconsider your career goals, explore your options.

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Job Searching Post Pandemic

Although the first US COVID19 case was noted in January 2020, the initial impact was simply a tiny ripple in the economy. It wasn't until the beginning of March that it began to feel like a tsunami was overtaking our country. Of course, we are all familiar with the narrative…jobs have been lost, the DOW has plunged, and people have suffered so many personal losses.

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Your Professional Development Doesn’t Need to Be Put on Hold

How does one manage their career and professional development during a pandemic? Cast offered advice during a recent webinar from Kellogg Executive Education, based on research for his book, The Right-and Wrong-Stuff: How Brilliant Careers Are Made and Unmade.

Key Employment Laws Affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic

Throughout COVID-19, many employment laws have been affected and changed to help both employers and employees safely weather the pandemic.

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How The Current Pandemic May Impact Your Job Search

For the foreseeable future, more interviews will be conducted via videoconference, which is why it is incredibly important to have a computer, laptop or tablet that has a camera and microphone that work well.

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