Is Following your Passion Really a Good Idea?

Is Following your Passion Really a Good Idea?

More from the Economist:

Many people aren’t sure what they want. And even if they have one strong interest, it may not lead to a job. In a survey in 2003, almost 90% of Canadian students said they loved music, art or sport—fields which accounted for just 3% of jobs in Canada. In 2020 a personality-based quiz by Britain’s education department advised many jobseekers to become lock-keepers, just missing the canal boom of the 18th century.

Is the best strategy:

“Get good at something that helps others, and passion will follow.” 

Helping others increases life satisfaction. Mastering a skill is satisfying in itself. If you are good at your job you will have more leverage to do enjoyable work than if you pursue a passion and are mediocre at it (consider the musicians who end up playing to classrooms rather than arenas).

Interesting perspective.  Your thoughts?

Disappointment in the Job - Underemployment

From the Pages of The Economist

Disappointment in the Job  - Underemployment

As they trawl LinkedIn—firing off AI-polished applications, to be rejected by AI-powered human-resources departments—graduates may wonder why they bothered with college at all. Among recent American grads, 40% are employed in roles that do not require a bachelor’s degree, according to a recent survey by the New York Fed.

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Job Relocation Tip

Job Relocation Tip 

Before you start signing offer letter and terms and conditions for your new role, secure a copy of the employment relocation agreement from your new employment.  Be comprehensive, making certain that the package clearly outlines specific financial reimbursement:

 1. Covered moving expenses

2. Coverage of temporary housing cost

3. List of approved vendors

4. Understanding of tax implications

5. Terms and conditions of repayment or "clawback" rules if you leave the company early.

What Are the Criteria that AI Review Tools Examine

What Are the Criteria that AI Review Tools Examine

These AI tools evaluate resumes and "suggest" missing industry buzzwords and skill requirements, as listed in targeted job listings.  In addition, the tools will identify content where KPIs and other numerical / qualitative data is need to improve presentation and successes.

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AI / ATS

While this argument is really apples to oranges, the fact is that ATS hurts all parties far more than it helps.

If you want to get rid of ATS, here is my idea:

https://lnkd.in/giJi8jq8 

💡If You Don’t Accept AI Resumes — Then Stop Using ATS. Fair?

The other day, I faced several articles saying that companies dislike AI-generated resumes because they “lack uniqueness and humanity.”
They’re too perfect, too polished, and supposedly have “nothing to discuss.”
But here’s the irony —
As most people know, the same companies use ATS systems (Applicant Tracking Systems) and automatically reject resumes that aren’t perfectly formatted or keyword-optimized.
So… candidates are expected to write resumes for machines, but also to sound human enough for recruiters?
Make it make sense! 😅
In my experience, I’ve seen many great candidates get rejected by ATS — only to manually review their resumes later and realize they were perfect for the role.
👉 My thought is simple:
Let’s be transparent with each other.
If you don’t accept AI-generated resumes, maybe don’t rely on ATS either.
Hire HUMANS to review so you don't lose great talent!
Fair enough?

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More TikTok - Interviewing

 More TikTok - Interviewing

https://www.tiktok.com/@allanwritescareers/video/7323779558568774942

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SPECIAL NOTE: I am now taking on speaking engagements to groups about the following subjects:

Resume Writing

Interviewing

Ageism in the Workplace

Career Management

ATS Best Practices

Job Search Strategies

as well as accepting invitations to critique resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles at trade shows, workshops, seminars and various other events. Please contact me via ajbresumes@gmail.com for more details.

TikTok - Phone Interviews:

   TikTok - Phone Interviews:

https://www.tiktok.com/@linkedingeniusallan/video/7270645579049585966.

Information about AI Video Interviewing - Part 6 (seen on Instagram)

Information about AI Video Interviewing - Part 6

When AI starts to interview AI (This is funny and pathetic at the same time).

https://www.instagram.com/p/DJap1gyNJrs/

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Information about AI Video Interviews - Part 5

Information about AI Video Interviews - Part 5

The "AI Hiring Paradox" 

Employers use AI to screen applicants but distrust candidates who use AI tools (such as live copilots) (yes - I shake my head) to answer questions, often penalizing candidates for robotic responses. Conversely, job applicants complain (and rightfully so) that interviewers fail to clearly communicate how AI will be used, and the automated evaluations can still reflect underlying human biases.

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Information about AI Interviews - Part 4

Information about AI Interviews - Part 4

Lack of Transparency & Ghosting: Candidates are often kept in the dark about how AI evaluates their responses, and over 50% are never notified of their interview outcome.

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Job Market Issue - Lengthy Interview Cycles

 Job Market Issue - Lengthy Interview Cycles

Recent survey indicates that the average length of time for hiring for a new position has increased from 29 days to 48 days, an increase of 65.5%!! Why!?! To begin:

1. Too many resumes submitted for each role.

2. Hiring managers / recruiters / interviewers are having a hard time determining proper qualifications / credentials / achievements because AI driven resumes (according to the Harvard Business Review (HBR) constitute 68% of all resumes submitted.

3. Interviewing cycles are multiple rounds as companies attempt to minimize bad hires.

4. Economic, Geopolitical issues affect the job market and lengthen cycles.

5. Seasonality - Summer time hiring is always slower due to vacations / lack of available staff for training