The U.S. labor market is going through extraordinary times: historically fast job growth, severe labor shortages despite a still-high unemployment rate, and the epic shift to remote work.
“What I want out of life now because working 50, 60 hours a week for what they’re paying just – it isn’t worth it anymore.”
Everyone from recent grads to seasoned vets should take the time to ensure that their resume is polished and professional and, most of all, that it stands out in the pile. Here’s how to do it.
Being able to connect the dots between different careers and to understand what skills you possess and could apply in novel ways is a skill that in itself will be increasingly important.
An employer is also documenting what is said, so it is important to carefully consider what you want in your file and be as constructive with criticism as possible.
If your resume doesn’t have the right keywords an employer is looking for, it won’t make it past the automated applicant tracking system they may be using.
“Interviews seemed to be a lot harder than I remember. I was so unprepared for some of their very difficult questions. I know I blew it.”
Note: 78% of older workers saw or experienced age discrimination in the workplace in 2020; in 2018, 61% did.
Knowing how to disagree agreeably with higher-ups increases your chances for advancement, career coaches, management consultants and recruiters say.
Whether you are looking for a job for the first time or seeking to make a move in the middle of your career, it is better to forge a career path than let yourself get too comfortable and complacent where you are.