If you’re thinking about a career change, you’re not alone – over half of the workforce is considering making a shift this year. If that’s the case, you may be wondering which skills will make you stand out from the crowd. The good news is: Even if you’re making a significant change, you probably have some solid transferable skills that
Employees are overwhelmed. Managers are overwhelmed. And, businesses are being pushed to the brink. Stress, fatigue, and employee burnout have become common in the workplace. In fact, the American Psychological Association (APA) revealed in early 2022 that “nearly 3 in 5 employees reported negative impacts of work-related stress, including lack of interest, motivation, or energy (26%) and lack of effort
Preparing for a job interview is a lot easier when you have professional support. You know you’re the best at what you do! However, your career experience and accomplishments will only move you so far along in any interview process. There are specific interview skills you must possess to be seriously considered for a position. Here’s why recruiters are your
Many people are returning to the office, but not like they used to. The hybrid work model gives employees the flexibility to choose where they work and when it’s best for them. Here are five excellent hybrid work tips for employees who are looking for ways to adapt to this new way of working. Tip #1) Remain Flexible As a
Technology has made our workforce more productive in many ways. However, there’s still no substitute for good old-fashioned human connection, especially in the remote workplace. Making a conscious effort to promote human interaction among employees leads to increased concentration and collaboration, oftentimes resulting in increased performance. In fact, chief product officer and sociologist, Maximo Castagno said “Technology that connects employees
Adapting to change is a critical life skill – and one that’s especially important to master when transitioning into a new workplace. While change can be exciting, it can also be intimidating, and learning to manage feelings of uncertainty can be challenging. That’s why we’ve prepared four tips to help you overcome the fear of changing jobs and ease into
True or False: The more interviews conducted with candidates, the better. False! It’s true that having a healthy pool of job applicants can help you identify the strongest candidates. And, it’s equally true that the number of interviews you conduct has the potential to make or break your chances of securing top talent. However, adding too many interviews to a hiring
While you may see the term “skills gap” thrown around a lot on LinkedIn, it’s more than a snappy phrase. In fact, the US Chamber of Commerce has identified a significant shortage of soft skills in the workplace. The skills gap is defined as the difference between the skills that candidates have and the skills that employers are looking for.
The future is voice search marketing. We’ve heard it before, and we’ll continue to see it firsthand as consumers continue to increase their use of voice search technology. Smart speakers are expected to appear in 55% of U.S. households, which means the time is now to start integrating voice search marketing in to your digital strategy if you haven’t already.
You may have heard career professionals talk about writing a self-assessment, but what is it, and why should you write one? A self-assessment is an evaluation of your skills, preferences, and values. It can be used to assess your career progress so far and to help you plan your goals for the future. It’s a vital part of the career
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