Federal Layoffs

The U.S. government will lay off fewer workers than planned because so many accepted buyouts or took early retirement, an official revealed in federal court on Monday. Reuters reports that "tens of thousands" of federal workers voluntarily left positions under the threat of cuts. Office of Personnel Management senior advisor Noah Peters said layoff targets were revised down or even eliminated because of voluntary departures and "natural attrition." He did not specify which agencies would be affected. Meanwhile, terminated workers struggle with the uncertainty.

Source: The New York Times.

Don't Dwell on the Closed Door

  Don't Dwell on the Closed Door

“When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” –Alexander Graham Bell

This happens all the time in the job hunt. Keep moving forward and do not dwell on "what might have been" because if you do, you may miss out on great opportunities to advance your career, income and knowledge.

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Instagram: Preparing for Your Interview:

  Instagram: Preparing for Your Interview:

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Are you underpaid?

 Are you underpaid?

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Why Hiring Managers Need to Consider Hiring Older Workers:

  Why Hiring Managers Need to Consider Hiring Older Workers:

A great perspective for hiring older workers.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/colleenmpaulson_gethired-getahead-ageism-activity-7145760235297603585-QXsA?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Career Management

 Survey says that 6 of 7 people who search for jobs, receive an offer, get a counteroffer from their current employer and decide to stay:

1. End up leaving with one year anyway.

Why you ask?

Simply stated - did the problems / issues that lead to the initial job search really go away:

1. Bad boss

2. No career growth

3. Vastly improved compensation

4. Poor products / services for clients

5. Inferior technology

In order the counteroffer was a patch for problems that likely did not disappear. This is not about compensation, this is about career management.

Comments are encouraged!

Ghost Posting

  Ghost Posting

To begin, I would like to thank a long standing client Mary M. for this information!

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Amid complex hiring processes, a shadow is spreading in the U.S. business world. Companies are using fake online job openings to project an image of growth, keep existing employees motivated, and cultivate a pool of possible future candidates with no intention of hiring, according to research.

The practice is commonly known as “ghost posting,” and it accounts for 43 percent of online job openings across multiple industries. A Clarify Capital survey of more than 1,000 hiring managers showed that, beyond fake

growth metrics and productivity drivers, 1/3 of professionals claimed that they used ghost posts to placate overworked employees.

The phenomenon has caused universal frustration on both the applicant and hiring sides. On average, it can take up to eight weeks for a job seeker to receive an offer after submitting an application online, according to job listing site Indeed. The process often includes resume tailoring, lengthy applications, and multiple rounds of interviews.

That means applicants are wasting hours trying to get hired by companies that are not actually looking. JUST AWFUL!!!!!

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Avoid Job Search Scam - Website Address

  Avoid Job Search Scam - Website Address

Verify website security

You can avoid illegitimate jobs by verifying websites and their security measures. Make sure the web address includes "https://" at the beginning, not "http://." This verifies that the site is both authentic and secure. You can also determine how long the site has been active and who owns it by inputting its URL into a domain age and website registry tool.

Source: Indeed

Job Burnout:

  Job Burnout:

Job burnout can result from various factors, including:

Lack of control. An inability to influence decisions that affect your job — such as your schedule, assignments or workload — could lead to job burnout. So could a lack of the resources you need to do your work.

Unclear job expectations. If you're unclear about the degree of authority you have or what your supervisor or others expect from you, you're not likely to feel comfortable at work.

Dysfunctional workplace dynamics. Perhaps you work with an office bully, or you feel undermined by colleagues or your boss micromanages your work. This can contribute to job stress.

Extremes of activity. When a job is monotonous or chaotic, you need constant energy to remain focused — which can lead to fatigue and job burnout.

Lack of social support. If you feel isolated at work and in your personal life, you might feel more stressed.

Work-life imbalance. If your work takes up so much of your time and effort that you don't have the energy to spend time with your family and friends, you might burn out quickly.

Source: Mayo Clinic

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Instagram - Job Burnout

 Instagram - Job Burnout

This is well thought out.

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APPLY ON THE COMPANY WEBSITE.

  APPLY ON THE COMPANY WEBSITE.

Use LinkedIn, Indeed and other job boards to identify career opportunities but then go to the company website to apply. With fewer applicants coming through on the company website, you have a higher probability to have your resume read (it will be scanned by ATS as well). Also, it shows that you took the time to learn about the company.