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Not hearing back on job applications? Some career consultants suggest a bold new tactic.
A Gen Xer with a master's degree hasn't found work in 9 years. He says he's landed only four interviews.
5 Best Resume Templates To Get Hired In 2024
Google’s productivity expert: The No. 1 skill that gives successful employees a competitive edge https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/26/google-productivity-expert-the-no-1-skill-of-super-productive-people.html
10 Questions To Ask A Recruiter During A Job Interview https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinecastrillon/2024/09/22/questions-to-ask-a-recruiter-during-a-job-interview/
5 Ways Recognizing Remote Employees Leads To Business Impact In 2024
I’m nervous about a Zoom interview — is it OK to reference my notes?
Remote, hybrid work makes people less strict about time | Fortune
Remote Jobs in AI companies
The art of not caring: 8 simple ways to live a happy and joyful life
The biggest red flag in a job interview, according to hiring expert of 20 years
Careers expert says five questions can leave good impression after job interview
Gen Xer With MBA Can't Find Job After 1500 Applications, Degree Useless - Business Insider
Global, fully-remote, tech job offers delivered directly to your inbox
"Rule of Saint Benedict": A medieval blueprint for modern time management
Massive tech layoffs at Apple, Dell, IBM are a wake-up call for IT professionals: Why upskilling is the key to survival https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/massive-tech-layoffs-at-apple-dell-ibm-are-a-wake-up-call-for-it-professionals-why-upskilling-is-the-key-to-survival/articleshow/113192745.cms
How AI is generating a ‘sea of sameness’ in job applications
HR expert says you should always lie when faced with one question in job interviews
EP128: The Ultimate Software Architect Knowledge Map
Expert shares the 'only answer' to give in job interview when asked one specific question
The job market is flashing a classic pattern that signals a recession is coming, Citi says
Can't find a job? It's not you, it's white-collar America.
Regretful 44-year-old retiree laments lifestyle, slams FIRE retirement strategy: 'I would give it all back to be in my early 30s living with roommates' https://cheezburger.com/36673797/regretful-44-year-old-retiree-laments-lifestyle-slams-fire-retirement-strategy-i-would-give-it-all
40 million people are using LinkedIn’s #OpenToWork badge right now—but recruiters say it can look desperate
Employees feel they are more productive in a hybrid or remote work setting https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/09/05/employees-feel-they-are-more-productive-in-a-hybrid-or-remote-work-setting
6 AI Tools To Build Your Personal Brand In 2024 (Beyond ChatGPT)
It’s OK to quit your job after less than a year, says recruiter—but there’s a catch
Working From Home Is Powering Productivity
What to put on your resume if you’re looking for remote work: ‘Employers tend to desire some specific skills’ https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/04/skills-to-put-on-your-resume-if-youre-looking-for-remote-work.html
Career coach claims candidates that get big offers always do these three things in interviews
After hundreds and hundreds of applications, I changed up my job search approach and started getting interviews
A coollection of Gig-Work websites
Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, and Gen Z Differences Explained and how this affects the workplace
The 10 biggest interview mistakes, according to hiring managers: You won't 'get that same level of grace anymore' https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/29/the-biggest-job-interview-mistakes-according-to-linkedin.html
How To Prove You're A Good Leader On Your CV
It's official — nearly all of us are much more productive when we work from home
7 things you could be doing wrong in a job interview
5 Ways To Prove Your Passion In A Job Interview
Shorts to a job interview? ‘Very demure’ makeup? Gen Z is still confused about how to show up to work. - MarketWatch
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Looking for work is a struggle and headhunters are making it even harder. More than 8 in 10 recruiters say they post ‘ghost jobs’
10 Common Job Interview Questions For 2024
Amazon recruiter explains why you should always use the STAR method for a successful job interview https://www.unilad.com/news/job-interview-recruiter-why-star-method-627767-20240726
5 things you should lie about in interviews, according to a recruiting expert
How To Conduct A Productive And Positive Job Interview
Make Money With Your Personal Brand With These 5 Tools
20+ Part-Time Remote Jobs For Freelancers In 2024
4 Tips To Improve Your Personal Brand To Get Hired
10 Ivy League Tech Certifications to Boost Your Resume
Resume Review Checklist: Ensuring Perfection Before You Apply
Boss Uses A ‘Purse Test’ In Every Interview And Avoids Hiring Job Candidates That Fail
'A cesspool': Laid-off California tech workers are sick to death of LinkedIn
One way employers can attract Gen Z talent is by ditching résumés, recruiter says
7 of the best questions to ask in your job interview to impress employers
How To Write A Resume With Global Appeal
Interview fatigue is on the rise. Here’s how to deal with it
9 life lessons 97% of people learn a bit too late in life, according to psychologists
Tech Companies Can't Find Good Employees, and It's Their Own Fault | Inc.com
A former Microsoft product manager shares the résumé that helped him land the job
Millennial Looking for Job Can't Get Hired Even With College Degrees
I'm a tech startup founder. We weed out job applications written with ChatGPT by hiding a prompt just for AI in our listings. https://www.businessinsider.com/startup-job-listing-catches-ai-applications-with-prompt-injection-2024-7
Top 5 Remote Jobs With Up To 975% Surge In Demand In 2024
Gen Z job seekers should be willing to work for free, long hours, ‘willing to do anything,’ says Squarespace CMO
It’s time to be blunt: too many young people have worthless degrees
Former CEO reveals his go-to question in job interviews that instantly shows red flag traits
7 Simple Résumé Tips To Make Sure You Get Noticed By Recruiters
5 Interview Questions That Gauge Critical Thinking Skills
The Best Ways to Reduce the Length of Your Resume in Microsoft Word
Boss Uses ‘Wobbly Chair Test’ In Every Interview And Avoids Hiring Job Candidates That Fail
10 Ways To Build Career Resilience And Handle Whatever Comes Your Way
'I'd applied for 35 jobs and didn't get any': The brutal reality of finding work as unemployment rises https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-18/the-brutal-reality-of-finding-work-as-unemployment-rises/104115702
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Quiet hiring: the fast track to career success – or catastrophic burnout?
How To Negotiate Your Salary For A Remote Job In 2024
8 Ways to Get Free E-Books and Audiobooks​​
10 Steps To Get Recognized In Your Career In 2024
A Black man got a job interview after he changed the name on his resume. Now, he's suing for discrimination https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/a-black-man-got-a-job-interview-after-he-changed-the-name-on-his-resume-now-he-s-suing-for-discrimination-1.6962795
The biggest job interview mistakes Gen Zers make, from a recruiter
Don’t look at the interviewer during an online job interview | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on work-life balance: ‘it's your job, it's not our job’ | Trending - Hindustan Times
38 Employee Turnover Statistics to Know
She interviewed for 15 AI roles before landing a Microsoft offer. It made her realize how the job market has changed. https://www.businessinsider.com/how-ai-job-market-changed-interviews-companies-expect-llm-experience-2024-7
5 Leadership Habits To Avoid If You Want To Succeed In Your Career
A growing body of data is debunking myths about remote work
Thinking about moving jobs? Here's how to get the salary you deserve
The role of consultants is changing as the rise of managed services turns them from advisors into service providers https://fortune.com/2024/07/03/job-consultants-changing-rise-managed-services-turns-advisors-into-service-providers-careers-leadership/
Hiring expert: The resume mistake that will land it in the 'no pile'
5 CV Formatting Tactics For Standing Out
30+ Job Search Memes on Their Hundredth Round of Interviews - Memebase - Funny Memes
‘This got my life back on track’: How adult learners are upskilling themselves through Nala – The Irish Times
3 Ways To Jump To Middle Management Roles
How To (Try To) Beat The Applicant Tracking System
Ex-Nvidia recruiter’s No. 1 job interview tip
5 Best Employers In The World
Google Rejected Me 7 Times Before Hiring Me, Glad I Never Gave up - Business Insider
5 Tips for Developing Self-Respect | Psychology Today
5 Self-Motivation Habits For Students
5 Tips For The Best LinkedIn Headshot (Grow Profile Views And Follows)
What to write in your CV and cover letter to make them stand out
3 job-search strategies for when the job market feels impossible
4 Tips For Resigning From Your Job Without Burning Bridges
‘This got my life back on track’: How adult learners are upskilling themselves through Nala – The Irish Times
FORBES - 4 Tips To Improve Your Personal Brand To Get Hired
YOUTUBE - 10 Ivy League Tech Certifications to Boost Your Resume
FASTCOMPANY - Interview fatigue is on the rise. Here’s how to deal with it
FORBES - How To Write A Resume With Global Appeal
FORBES - Make Money With Your Personal Brand With These 5 Tools
BUSINESS INSIDER - Millennial Looking for Job Can't Get Hired Even With College Degrees
UNILAD - Former CEO reveals his go-to question in job interviews that instantly shows red flag traits
ABC NEWS AUSTRALIA - The brutal reality of finding work as unemployment rises despite creation of many new jobs
FORBES - 20+ Part-Time Remote Jobs For Freelancers In 2024
YOUR TANGO - Boss Uses A ‘Purse Test’ In Every Interview And Avoids Hiring Job Candidates That Fail
GEE - 9 life lessons 97% of people learn a bit too late in life, according to psychologists
FORBES - Make Money With Your Personal Brand With These 5 Tools
THE STAR - 7 of the best questions to ask in your job interview to impress employers
BUSINESS INSIDER - One way employers can attract Gen Z talent is by ditching résumés, recruiter says
SFGATE - Laid-off California tech workers are sick to death of LinkedIn
FORBES - Top 5 Remote Jobs With Up To 975% Surge In Demand In 2024
BUSINESS INSIDER - We weed out job applications written with ChatGPT
BUSINESS INSIDER - Gen Zers can be weird in interviews. A recruiter explained how it sets them back
BUSINESS INSIDER - A former Microsoft product manager shares the résumé that helped him land the job
INC. - Tech Companies Can't Find Good Employees, and It's Their Own Fault
TELEGRAPH - It’s time to be blunt: too many young people have worthless degrees
YAHOO FINANCE - Gen Z job seekers should be willing to work for free, long hours, ‘willing to do anything,’ says Squarespace CMO
UNILAD - Former CEO reveals his go-to question in job interviews that instantly shows red flag traits
ABC NEWS AUSTRALIA - 'I'd applied for 35 jobs and didn't get any': The brutal reality of finding work as unemployment rises
CNBC - The biggest job interview mistakes Gen Zers make, from a recruiter