#CareerAdvice : #YourCareer -How The Wall Street Stock Market Plummet Of 800 Points Could Dramatically Hurt The #JobMarket .
The United States witnessed an amazing, meteoric economic-growth trend, from the depths of despair—during the 2009 financial crisis—to where we are now. In the last 10 years, we have gone from a near depression to record-setting highs in employment and the stock market. Unfortunately, markets don’t experience an uninterrupted, upward trajectory forever. Wall Street professionals […]
#CareerAdvice : #JobSearch -These are the Most Surprising Apps for Professional #Networking .
You might use Hinge to look for a special someone or Fitbit to track your health goals, but have you ever thought of using the apps for career building? Platforms that are meant for social connection could also help your professional advancement, says Jeff Steen, special projects editor for FitSmallBusiness.com. “A lot of the traditional business networking platforms are becoming […]
#CareerAdvice : #JobInterview – How To Rock The #Interview Follow Up. Must REad!
You rocked your dream interview, asked all the right questions and made a personal connection with each person you met. As you walked out of the office the hiring manager shook your hand and said, “I am really looking forward to talking soon.” [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” […]
#CareerAdvice : #JobSearch – It’s August – Great Time To #JobHunt .
John identified himself as a 57-year old Program Director at a large company saying he was calling because he wanted career counseling and résumé assistance. He asked to book an appointment in mid-September. I inquired as to why he was waiting over a month. This Baby Boomer said, “It’s August, and I’ve decided that I want […]
#Leadership : #WorkPlace -The New Ways #YourBoss Is Spying on You.
Your employer may know a lot more about you than you think. The tone of your voice in a meeting. How often you’re away from your desk. How quickly you respond to emails. Where you roam in the office. What’s on your computer screen. To be an employee of a large company in the U.S. […]
#CareerAdvice : #YourCareer -Balancing Your Career And Your Aging Parents.
It often isn’t easy to balance holding down a paying job and being a part-time caregiver for a parent. In a new Home Instead survey of 1,100 employed people who also care for a parent or in-law, 59% felt they must choose between being a good employee and a good daughter or son; that’s up from 47% […]
#Leadership : #ConflictResolution – 5 Signs that you’re Being Manipulated in the #Workplace .
You’re nervous or dread going to work because you don’t know what to expect from your boss. Half the time, they are a wonderful person and mentor, but the other half of the time, they turn into a completely different person. You are scared to share your thoughts and ideas in a meeting for fear […]
#CareerAdvice : #SeverancePackage -7 Considerations When You Negotiate #Severance . #MustRead !
You would probably be suspicious if your boss asked to meet with you in the conference room after lunch. You know something is amiss when the head of human resources (HR) is sitting in. You’re probably on the way out. The focal point of the meeting will likely be in a folder on the table: your separation agreement. It’s the legal document […]
#CareerAdvice : #JobSearch -How to End the Perfect #CoverLetter .
You’ve written an amazing intro and compelling body copy that perfectly highlights your achievements, but you’re having a hard time making it through the final stretch — “How in the world do I end this cover letter?” you might be thinking to yourself. The truth is, closing a cover letter is a difficult task for many job […]
#Leadership : #SuccessfulPeople – 7 Ways #EmotionallyIntelligent People Handle #Workplace Pressure.
As the pace of change and automation in our workplaces continue to increase, it’s inevitable that the pressures and stressors will continue to rise as well. Most people feel this happening all around them. According to a new Korn Ferry Institute survey, nearly two-thirds of professionals say their stress levels at work are higher than they […]