Whether you’re a recent college graduate or an experienced professional thinking about making a career change, there’s one question that always lingers: do academics really matter? In some fields, all that seems to count is the job experience, while in others, having those credentials from universities and certification programs can be key. But when it …
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What do Disney, ESPN, Zoom, Dell, PayPal, IBM, Spotify, Google, Amazon, Salesforce, Vimeo, Meta, Twitter, Hubspot, and Coinbase all have in common? All of these well-known companies have had mass layoffs in 2023. Mass layoff is a term used to describe the situation when a company reduces its workforce by a large number of employees in a …
New York City’s new salary transparency law will go into effect on November 1 after several months of delays. Did you hear about it? If you don’t live in New York, I am sure you haven’t, so here is a breakdown. The amended salary transparency law, which was passed in April, requires most employers to …
If you’ve ever scheduled an interview with a promising candidate only to have them no-show, you know how frustrating it can be. Not only does it throw off your schedule, but it also makes you question whether the candidate was truly interested in the position. While there can be any number of reasons why a …
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When it comes to the job market, inflation can have a significant impact. In general, inflation happens when there is an increase in the prices of goods and services. This can lead to higher costs of living and, in turn, affect the job market. Here’s a look at how inflation has historically impacted the job …
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Have you come across the term upskilling in the last couple of months? The term upskilling has recently been a hot topic in the workforce due to the current staffing shortage. Upskilling is when an employer provides employees with education and training to help them develop more advanced skills. Upskilling is a great trend for …
Leaving your current job for a new job opening at a different company can be a tough decision, especially if you receive a counteroffer from your current company. A counteroffer is an offer made by your current employer in response to another offer you have accepted from another company. It can be tempting to accept …
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It seems like everywhere you look, there are advertisements for job openings. Airlines, airports, restaurants, hotels, and so many other places (maybe not tech companies) are all facing the same fate – not being able to find candidates to work. So what’s going on? There are a number of possible explanations for the job candidate …
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According to recent reports, the number of layoffs in the United States is rising. In fact, it has been estimated that over 2 million Americans will lose their jobs in the next year. This is a troubling trend, and it is important to understand what it means for the future of our economy. In this …
All You Need to Know: Salary Guide As you can see from the past year, the job market is ever-changing, and salaries are no exception. Before 2020, when you had a job opening, all you would have to do was post it on a job board and wait for the influx of resumes sent to …
