Custom Resumes, Cover Letter, LinkedInProfiles. Job Search Tips, Career Advice
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
Instagram - Networking and the Hidden Job Market
https://www.instagram.com/p/C9RAZ7axEuE/
Instagram - Networking
https://www.instagram.com/allanbrownresume/reel/DGriN_eRKAe/
New College Grads - Professional Associations
As you begin your job search, have you conducted your research to find the right professional association? These organizations are great for networking, building your knowledge base and most have an online job board of jobs specific to your career direction. These organizations also have regular meetings (in-person and virtual) and will offer opportunities (classes, seminars) for professional / career development.
Don’t Look for a Perfect Job - It does not exist. If this is your strategy, you are going to be bitterly disappointed. If you feel you are qualified for 60-65% of the requirements (credentials + skills), then apply.
Recruiters
TikTok - Words Not to use when Writing Resumes
https://www.tiktok.com/@allanwritescareers/video/7274719215393819947
Informational Interview Questions
Here are six questions you might consider when seeking advice through an informational interview (not an interview for an actual position but an interview that is only informational in scope and can be viewed as a networking opportunity:)
Hidden Job Market -
Simple stated, the best jobs are not always advertised. These jobs are held back for several reasons, one of which is the overwhelming number of applicants that come through the online portals. Other is the cost of advertising for jobs.
But, in my opinion, the most important one is the requirements are so unique that they want referrals from qualified sources (employees, selected vendors, trusted advisors). If you believe this to be true, and you should, that is why you avoid the job boards and NETWORK, NETWORK NETWORK and when you stop networking, keep NETWORKING!!!
Get the point. Please respond with questions.
Job Burnout has returned a major factor in performance-related issues (then again, did it really leave?) Factors:
1. Toxic Workplaces
2. Bad Management
3. Inadequate Compensation
4. Expectation of Superior Performance on a Daily Basis
5. Stress as related to COVID
6. Job Insecurity / Fear of Layoffs
60% of employees say they would consider looking for a new job where there’s a higher priority on workplace wellbeing.
Sources Bloomberg and Deloitte
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