Let's talk about what being "overqualified" means. Simply said, you have either more experience or more education than is required for the job or your skills are at a higher level than needed for a particular position. While you see this as a good thing because you can do the…...
Ways to Cope with Rejection in Your Job Search
Interviewing for a job or seeking advancement at work can be stressful and nerve-racking. The pressure is now intensified as there is a prolonged Covid-19 pandemic with no immediate end in sight. Over 60 million Americans have filed for unemployment, millions more are underemployed or have finished collecting benefits and…...
The Downside of The Work-From-Home Trend
There’s much talk about Facebook, Google, Twitter, Coinbase, Lambda School, Shopify, Square, Upwork, Amazon, Box, Salesforce, Zillow, PayPal, Viacom and a host of other prominent companies offering their workers the option of continuing to work remotely for the foreseeable future—or indefinitely. There is little discussion around the dark side to…...
All Eyes on HR
Organizations and industries are changing faster than ever. Covid-19 has meant so many different things for countries, communities, companies, teams, and individuals. For businesses all over the world and in the full range of industries. The reality is that change is the only constant. There are several common denominators created…...
What to do if You Lose Your Job
We are living during difficult times and a lot of people have lost their jobs due to the current pandemic. Some people will bounce straight back, but some will struggle to find something new. If you are experiencing problems finding a new job here are some tips to help you.…...
Be Prepared to Change the Way You Look for a Job
The lockdown has changed the way companies are interviewing and how people search for jobs. Competition for positions is fierce, because many people are out of work, while few businesses are hiring. At the same time, rules about networking are changing. Jobseekers need a “home office” during lockdown. If you…...
10 Steps to Changing Your Career
Interested in a new career? People seek to change careers for many different reasons. Your career goals or values may have changed; you may have discovered new interests that you would like to incorporate into your job, you may wish to make more money, or have more flexible hours, just…...
REASONS CANDIDATES AREN’T ACCEPTING YOUR JOB OFFERS
The job market has certainly changed in the last few months. There will be a temptation for employers to now think that candidates are so desperate that they can be treated with much less respect and consideration. However, the lessons that companies were starting to learn before this crisis is…...
Coronavirus and Your Job Hunt
Many job seekers are asking if the current crisis with the Coronavirus is going to impact on their efforts to get a job. The short answer is yes. The coronavirus concern has been spreading like wildfire and it's causing some major issues for both employers, employees, and job seekers. Some…...
Job Hunting During a Recession
In the current economic conditions, we seem to be getting closer and closer to a recession and the job market is going to tighten. Competition for good jobs will increase as the number of skilled professionals, laid off from their companies and recently graduating from college, flood the job market.…...