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Why Outplacement is More Important Now Than Ever Before
We are undoubtedly living in strange times – from many perspectives. This decade entered our lives like a raging bull: the economy was on fire, the job market at unprecedented lows. For businesses worldwide, everything was going our way. Slowly, however, a global pandemic started creeping across the globe, country by country, and the world[…]
How to Help Employees Manage Stress During COVID-19
As the coronavirus continues to dominate much of our news and impact every facet of our day to day lives, it can be difficult for employees to manage their stress and anxiety amid COVID-19. Managers and HR professionals can play an important role in helping employees cope with the added stress and uncertainties of the[…]
Work from Home? Design the Ultimate Home Office to Maximize Productivity
Do you work from home? Design the ultimate home office to increase your productivity.
A Few Things Every Solopreneur Needs to Succeed
by Courtney Rosenfeld The days during which an office was required to successfully do good work are long behind us. These days, a so-called “solopreneur” can work just about any place that has a good Wi-Fi connection, as remote work not only becomes increasingly feasible but also provides ways for organizations and individuals to expand[…]
How to be More Confident in Your Interview
So you’ve landed the interview. Now, how do you land the job? Hiring managers are likely meeting with multiple candidates for the available role so you need to find a way to stand out. Above a stellar resume and a firm handshake is the way in which you carry yourself. Your confidence will be your[…]
Top-Notch Tips for Interview Success
Image courtesy of Pixabay Are you working hard to climb the ladder of success? They say you never get another chance to make your first impression, and when you land an interview at a worthwhile company, capitalizing on your opportunity is of paramount importance. Here’s how to turn your one-time-shot into the next step in[…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #30
This is our 30th! Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who have regularly participated so far :). We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone involved! Please read on to learn[…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #29
This is our twenty- ninth Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who have regularly participated so far :). We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone involved! Please read on to[…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #28
This is our twenty-eighth Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who have regularly participated so far :). We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone involved! Please read on to learn[…]
The Pros and Cons of Using AI When Recruiting – Guest Post
The pros and cons of using AI when recruiting Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how businesses work and it has now entered into the recruitment space. In fact, many companies are now using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) to sift through applications and schedule interviews, removing the manual process for recruiters. The use[…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #27
This is our twenty-seventh Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who have regularly participated so far :). We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone involved! Please read on to learn[…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #26
This is our twenty-sixth Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who have regularly participated so far :). We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone involved! Please read on to learn[…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #25
This is our twenty-fifth Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who have regularly participated so far :). We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone involved! Please read on to learn[…]
HR Matters – Don’t Treat Human Resources as DIY
HR Matters – Don’t Treat Human Resources as DIY Several small businesses have the tendency to save as much as possible. For this purpose, they are even ready to compromise those services that they think are either unnecessary or very simple that they can easily handle themselves. The main department that pays[…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #24
This is our twenty-fourth Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who participated in our first twenty-three link parties over the last several weeks! We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone[…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #23
This is our twenty-third Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who participated in our first twenty-two link parties over the last several weeks! We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone[…]
What Employers and Employees Need to Know About Harassment
Sexual harassment has been a hot topic in the media for the last couple of years, really coming front and center with the notoriety of some of the more recent victims (and perpetrators). The fact that harassment occurs in the workplace (even with celebrities) has brought the subject major attention across the country and[…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #22
This is our twenty-second Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who participated in our first twenty-one link parties over the last several weeks! We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone[…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #21
This is our twenty-first Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who participated in our first twenty link parties over the last several weeks! We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone[…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #20
This is our TWENTIETH Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who participated in our first nineteen link parties over the last several weeks! We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone[…]
How to Make a Plan for Selling Your Business (Guest Post)
The business establishment needs efforts. Business entrepreneurs do hard work for the progress and growth of the business. A business transition is not a natural step for the people who establish their business with a lot of efforts. Business transition needs a proper plan because without doing adequate planning, no one can handover its[…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #19
This is our nineteenth Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who participated in our first eighteen link parties over the last several weeks! We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone[…]
5 Reasons Why Changing Jobs is Good for Your Career
Millennials continually get a bad rap. They are often criticized for not paying their dues, for expecting immediate gratification, and from a career standpoint – for changing jobs. Most Millennials were raised by Baby Boomers who spent the bulk of their careers at one or two companies. Long tenure was equated with good work[…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #18
This is our eighteenth Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who participated in our first seventeen link parties over the last several weeks! We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone[…]
Want to Get Promoted at Work? 5 Steps You Must Follow
Human nature tells us that very few people truly enjoy doing the same old thing every day for a prolonged period of time. This definitely holds true for our professional lives! While it is easy to enjoy mastering a skill, we seek variety and challenge in our careers. We put our best effort in[…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #17
This is our seventeenth Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who participated in our first sixteen link parties over the last several weeks! We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone[…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #16
This is our sixteenth Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who participated in our first fifteen link parties over the last several weeks! We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone[…]
Why Mass Texting Helps You Recruit More Effectively (Guest Post)
Recruit with SMS to Get the Best Job Candidates Finding the most qualified candidates for any position within your company means that you have to act fast. When you use mass texting to recruit more effectively, you will have the capability of reaching a wide demographic of candidates within minutes. The ability to reach candidates[…]
The Recruiter is a Professional, Too (Guest Post)
The HR Recruiter is a pro too. It sounds condescending because you shouldn’t have to say it; but, people especially high-flying professionals seem to forget. Yes – you, the client are degreed with multiple credentials. I, myself, have an MBA, BA in International Economics and several project management certifications. However, when looking for a[…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #15
This is our fifteenth Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who participated in our first fourteen link parties over the last several weeks! We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone[…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #14
This is our fourteenth Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who participated in our first thirteen link parties over the last several weeks! We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone[…]
7 Steps to Build Confidence and Self-Worth as a Professional
Each and every one of us is unique in our way. We were each raised a different way, and each have our own hopes and dreams. Yet most of us spend a great deal of our time questioning ourselves – as individuals in general, and as professionals. We give to others, but are[…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #13
This is our thirteenth Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who participated in our first twelve link parties over the last several weeks! We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone[…]
Keep it Professional: Social Media Do’s and Don’ts During a Job Search
Social media has become an important aspect of our daily lives, regardless of where you are in the world, or what your profession is. Most of us have at least one social media account, and use it for everything from keeping up with friends and family, reading the news, or staying current in[…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #12
This is our twelfth Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who participated in our first eleven link parties over the last several weeks! We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone[…]
How to Recover When You Didn’t Get the Job
Friday afternoon I had to make my least favorite type of phone call as a recruiter, yet one of the most necessary types of calls. I had to tell a candidate that he didn’t get the job. This wasn’t just any candidate. He is an individual I have worked with for almost 10 years[…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #11
This is our eleventh Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who participated in our first ten link parties over the last several weeks! We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone[…]
Is It Okay to Find a New Passion and Start a New Business Venture?
Guest Post by A Young Legend We all have interests in several areas, so is it acceptable to dip your foot in various subjects? The idea of expanding a business or broaden your investments may absolutely include starting a new business in another area. Ultimately, pursuing personal growth through a new passion includes finding[…]
Beware of the Top 5 Interview Red Flags
Interviews can be extremely stressful for jobseekers. Whether you are employed or not, companies are looking for an ideal fit, and competition is increasingly fierce in this job market. A candidate wants to make the best possible impression, especially if the job is exactly what he or she is looking for. As a result[…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #10
This is our tenth Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who participated in our FIRST nine link parties over the last several weeks! We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone[…]
7 Signs You Have Found Your Ideal Career
Having a career you love is extremely important. After all, most full-time employees spend more of their waking hours with co-workers than they do with their families. Your career choice determines many aspects of your life, and the direction it will take. What you do for a living can dictate: How successful[…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #9
This is our ninth Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who participated in our previous link parties over the last several weeks! We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone involved![…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #8
This is our eighth Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who participated in our FIRST seven link parties over the last several weeks! We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone[…]
How Talent Looked in 2017 – and What to Expect for 2018
**This post contains affiliate links, but I only represent products I trust. 2017 was a great year for many things, and the job market was one of them! With record unemployment rates, there are still an estimated 6.2 million open jobs in the United States, according CNN Money. What does this mean for[…]
How to Tailor Your Resume to Fit a Job Description
Welcome to the Friday Forum! Every Friday, we take a question submitted by one of our readers and have our professionals field it and provide advice. We then encourage members of the Need a New Gig community to comment below and give their take! Here is This Week’s Question: CJ asks: “Hi, I have been[…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #7
This is our Seventh Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who participated in our FIRST Six link parties over the last several weeks! We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone[…]
How to Hack the Application Process with Jobscan
**This post contains affiliate links, but I only represent products I trust! Jobscan is a company that has come to my attention in recent months. The product Jobscan offers, the concept, and its potential for the future of job searching makes it the coolest new piece of technology I have seen in a very[…]
Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party #6
This is our Sixth Thought “Full” Thursday Link Party! THANK YOU to those who participated in our FIRST Five link parties over the last several weeks! We are looking forward to growing the link party and attracting new bloggers. We need YOUR help and participation to make this a great sharing opportunity for everyone[…]
What is a Link Party, and Why Would It Benefit You?
*This article may contain affiliate links, but I only stand behind products I trust. The Link Party, also referred to as a Blogger Linkup, Linky, or Blog Hop, has been around for quite some time now, and has been a staple for many established bloggers. Each link party is as different as the next,[…]
How to Write (and Present) a Job Offer That Won’t Be Rejected
The job offer is, no doubt, the most exciting aspect of hiring journey! It is the culmination of a long, and sometimes tedious process – for everyone involved. After weeks of sourcing, screening, scheduling interviews, coordinating follow-ups, and checking references, it provides that satisfaction that makes the work (and the waiting) all worthwhile. […]