Instagram - Networking

  Instagram - Networking

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New College Grads - Professional Associations

 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.

The Perfect Job (not available)

 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

 Recruiters

Be mindful that recruiters work for someone else, not for you. My friends who are recruiters will tell you the same thing. With this understanding, you should only allocate only 3-5% of your time to this resource.

Most of your time should be channeled towards networking in order to find the best jobs. Remember, the best opportunities come from the people you know and are usually not published. I recognize that networking is hard and time-consuming but it is far more efficient and effective than job boards and recruiters.

NETWORK! NETWORK! NETWORK!

TikTok - Words Not to use when Writing Resumes

 TikTok - Words Not to use when Writing Resumes

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More TikTok - Making a Resume Great!

   More TikTok - Making a Resume Great!

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Informational Interview Questions

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:)

• What was the path you took to your current role?
• Did you seek out the role, or did it find you (i.e. were you approached to fill it)?
• What do you like most about this job?
• If you could change one thing about this role, what would it be?
• What is the most challenging aspect of this role?
• If I were interested in a job like this one, what qualifications and experience would I need?

Hidden Job Market -

 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

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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Job Burnout: Hustle Culture:

  Job Burnout: Hustle Culture:

The “hustle culture” of working long hours for success is no longer resonating with young adults. Burnout is becoming a common complaint, with many younger workers feeling exhausted by the constant pressure to overachieve.

Mental health concerns have prompted them to reevaluate the worth of working themselves to the point of exhaustion. Younger generations report higher rates of burnout than their older counterparts, with many stepping back entirely from roles that demand all their time and energy.

The desire to prioritize well-being over relentless hustle is a major reason why many are opting out of traditional jobs.

Source: MSN.com

Job Search Burnout - Instagram

  Job Search Burnout - Instagram

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