Many of you have reached out, curious about the current job market, particularly the interview landscape. Based on my contacts and hearing from companies & candidates, 2024 has started off choppy. Is the "it's a candidate's market" era drawing to a close? Too soon to tell I think. š¤ That said, letās keep in mind what to expect in a job interview process. [...]
More andĀ more white-collar professionals are starting āside hustlesā and/or joining the gig economy piecing together contract work to fill their days. These gigs arenāt limited to driving Uber or Doordash either. Letās look at the big picture when it comes to side gigs. Overall, the gig economy continues to be a significant force in the global workforce, and 2024 is shaping up to [...]
Youāve finally got that resume polished and youāre ready to consider new career opportunities. Thereās one small problem though, youāre currently working and your boss/management team seems to know everyone in town. How are you supposed to evaluate whatās next for you aside from looking at online job ads? š As a trusted recruiter with over 25 years of experience, I understand that [...]
How is your job/career search going? Noticing things are a little tighter than they have been the last few years? Over the last few years job seekers have had to deal with the conundrum of multiple offers. Now, however, they are having to deal with different levels of rejection. The interview process takes time and it is a process. Itās important to keep [...]
Millennials, the generation born between 1981 and 1996, are now the largest portion of the workforce. Within five years, they will represent 75% of the global workforce according to some estimates. šÆ Yet, they're often painted with stereotypical brushes ā entitled, tech-obsessed, disloyal. But are these labels truly representative? As for employers, recruiters and career coaches, understanding the real characteristics of millennials is [...]
One of the most common questions I get at the beginning of any professionalās job search process is ā how long should my resume be? Does it need to be just one page? There are many schools of thought on this topic so letās discuss from a high level. While the perfect length might seem to change depending upon who you ask, one [...]
Let's face it, the interview process isn't always sunshine and rainbows. While companies and candidates alikeĀ strive to present their best selves, a surprising number of hiring managers may not be entirely forthcoming. According to a recent CNBC survey, nearly 40% of hiring managers admitted to stretching the truth during interviews. This raises a crucial question: why do hiring managers lie, and how can [...]
Ever send your resume in to a job that looks perfect for you and never hear back? Not a peep? Iām not talking about a job that looks perfect TO you ā meaning one where you donāt meet qualifications, but youād love to have, or you think you can do. Iām talking about a job post where you check ALL the boxes. What [...]
Remember the saying, "It's not what you say, it's how you say it"? (7/38/55) In the world of work, a similar principle applies: "It's not just about firing you, it's about making you want to quit." This insidious tactic is called quiet firing, and it's on the rise. Itās not a new tactic, āsmoking people outā or making them want to quit has [...]
Happy Friday! Hopefully you have some downtime and fun activities planned for the weekend. Ever wonder if your activities or hobbies have an impact on you over and above helping you blow off steam? Can they help with your career? Turns out, your hobbies might hold the secret career weapon you've been overlooking. šÆ Let's take a closer look at how using some [...]