Archive for December 2017
Millennials, Here’s Why Job Titles Don’t Matter Anymore
Millennials, Here’s Why Job Titles Don’t Matter Anymore I can’t tell you how many times my Dad used to ask me about what exactly it was again that I was doing for a living. Coming from the “black and white” world of accounting on Wall Street, he wasn’t satisfied with my answer that didn’t fit…
Read MoreThree Ways You’re Killing Your Job Search Without Even Realizing It
Three Ways You’re Killing Your Job Search Without Even Realizing It Being in active job search mode often means you feel compelled to do something: post your resume online, apply for as many jobs as you can and network with contacts old and new. However, there is a wide gap between activity and productivity. When…
Read MoreHow to Turn Interviews Into Job Offers
How to Turn Interviews Into Job Offers You’ve worked hard to craft a resume that highlights your value to a potential employer. Now, the phone is ringing and the interviews are starting to pour in. You are excited and anxious as you chat with hiring managers over the phone and face-to-face. But for some reason,…
Read MoreWhat To Ask Yourself If You’re Thinking About Quitting Your Job
Three Questions To Ask Yourself If You’re Thinking About Quitting Your Job New year, new job is the tune most people start to sing around this time of year. And while I’m the number one advocate for leveling up and going after the life and career you deserve, the job hunt is not for the…
Read MoreCities adding (and losing) the most jobs
25 cities adding (and losing) the most jobs in 2017 Here is a look at the five cities adding and losing the most jobs in 2017. 2017 may stand out for many events and developments, and among them is the exceptional year turned in by the labor market. For one, U.S. unemployment dropped…
Read MoreJob trends to watch for in 2018
5 job trends to watch for in 2018 The job market is healthy but changing. While some industries and many individuals continue to struggle, 2017 saw the job market get even stronger. Unemployment reached record lows and despite two major hurricanes and an uncertain political landscape, the economy added 1.9 million new jobs as of…
Read MoreTurn a temp job into a permanent one
5 ways to turn a temp job into a permanent one Didn’t get that full-time offer? Take a temp job instead. It could become permanent if you do things right. If you’ve been hired for a temporary role, you should know that you’re in good company. Over a given year, nearly 15 million temporary…
Read More4 ways to get a raise for 2018
4 ways to get a raise for 2018 Aside from higher pay, most of the top 5 appear to have average amounts of stress and a fairly average work-life balance. There’s nothing like a pay increase to ring in the new year. Here’s how to score one. Hoping for a raise going into…
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