Strong Job Growth Exploded in January
Job Growth Exploded in January U.S. employers added 517,000 new jobs in January, much more than expected, according to the latest employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s compared with an average monthly gain of 401,000 new jobs in 2022. Most of the payroll growth came in the hospitality industry, as bars, restaurants and hotels added 128,000 […]
You Don’t Need to Meet Every Qualification to Apply for a Job
by Art Markman – Harvard Business Review One of your biggest concerns as a college graduate is landing your first job. But when you look at the qualifications in many role descriptions, you may worry that there’s no way you’ll get the job, never mind an interview. The reality is that you don’t need to have […]
Top 5 Growing Career Fields In 2022 – Forbes
CAREER FIELDS THAT ARE RAPIDLY GROWING IN 2022 When it comes to the future, uncertainty is the only certainty. Think about remote work. Way back in 2019, it was slowly gaining acceptance even as most managers resisted. In 2020, companies and their employees were forced to adapt. Today many workers have traded long commutes for […]
What to Do After A Final-Round Interview
by Rebecca Knight What to Do After a Final-Round Job Interview Summary. The waiting period between your final interview and the company’s decision can be stressful. What should you do while waiting to hear if you got the job? And how can you avoid ruminating about the position? As tempting as it may be to reach […]
Bay Area Outpaces Other Areas in Jobs That Can Be Done From Home
Bay Area Outpaces Other Areas in Jobs That Can Be Done From Home The Bay Area outpaces California’s other metropolitan areas in the amount of its jobs that can be done from home, according to a study from the Bay Area Council Economic Institute on the ways in which the coronavirus pandemic has altered the […]
Five Tips to Find and Land a New Job in 2021
By Ashley Stahl Well, 2020 has been a doozy. The events of 2020 have brought profound changes to all of our lives. For many, their work lives have been upended or drastically changed. Working parents have had to balance childcare and remote schooling on top of downturns in many industries. These challenges have led to substantial […]
2021’s Hottest Careers: Glassdoor Releases The Year’s 50 Best Jobs
Check out our jobs on our website! 2021’s Hottest Careers: Glassdoor Releases The Year’s 50 Best Jobs After a year like 2020, what does 2021 hold for job seekers? Glassdoor offers some predictions with its just-released 50 Best Jobs in America for 2021 report. To make the list, a job must offer a trifecta of advantages: […]
5 Strategies For How To Succeed After A Promotion
5 Strategies For How To Succeed After A Promotion How to add value after a promotion Have you ever received a promotion accompanied by the sinking feeling that you’re not qualified for your new job, because you don’t understand the subject matter? After seven years as a successful engineering manager, Ronen was promoted to oversee […]
10 REASONS WHY COMPANIES USE STAFFING AGENCIES LIKE OPTION 1 STAFFING
10 BENEFITS OF USING OF USING OPTION 1 STAFFING SERVICES, INC. 1. REDUCE OVERHEAD COSTS Permanent employees cost more than just the salary they are being paid. Health care, 401k retirement plans, sick days, vacation pay, and employer taxes are just a few of the costs included with permanent staff. With a temporary staffing agency, […]
Best Times and Days to Submit Your Résumé and Job Application
Best Times and Days to Submit Your Résumé and Job Application By Leslie Stevens-Huffman Did you know that applying for a job on a Saturday decreases your chances of landing an interview? Or that including an objective on your résumé results in 20 percent to 60 percent fewer interviews, unless you happen to be […]