Nonprofits: A Cause to Shine
At the peak of the 90’s tech boom, I moved to San Francisco as an eager 26-year-old. I was armed with a master’s degree in English and three years of experience as a creative director for a small broadcast company. Imagine my surpri …
Mastering your LinkedIn Profile: A Guide for Job-Hunting Success
In today’s fast-paced world, LinkedIn continues to be more important than ever, especially with the rise of remote and hybrid work environments and distributed teams working in many locations. With the continued shift towards virtual interactions an …
Unlocking Remote Workforce Loyalty: 7 Strategies for Long-Term Success
The introduction of remote work has revolutionized the business landscape, offering companies unprecedented advantages such as flexibility, cost savings, and access to a diverse pool of global talent. However, along with these benefits come unique cha …
Hidden Messages in the Job Market
Navigating the job market in 2023 can be a challenge for both job seekers and employers. With headlines about layoffs, resignations, and economic uncertainty dominating the news cycle, it can be difficult to plan for the future. However, th …
The True Cost of Understaffing
“By addressing understaffing, not only do you boost morale and engagement, but decrease the risk of attrition and protect your bottom line.” Merriam-Webster defines understaffed as “inadequately staffed.” The Cambridge English Dictionary defines …
Layoff: From Stumbling Block to Stepping Stone
For the past year, we’ve endured an economic rollercoaster. Not only is there mounting inflation, fluctuating gas prices, and cost-of-living increases, but we are still enduring the financial impact of the global pandemic. While the overall U. …
The Future is Bright for Online Education
Since Harvard University was founded in 1636, higher education was typically confined to four walls in an ivy-covered building. But no more. In the 34 years since the first online educational program was offered by the University of Phoenix, the on …
Recruiters: Your Secret Weapon in Today’s Job Market
So, you’ve decided that it is time — time to get back into the workforce or find that dream job. You’ve polished your resume, dusted off your best interview suit, and sent resumes and cover letters through LinkedIn AND Indeed. And you’ve waited …
5 Tips for Gen X and Boomers to Dominate Today’s Job Market
Think your days of exciting job opportunities are far behind you? Consider this: Julia Child wrote her first cookbook at age 50. Ray Kroc founded McDonald’s at age 52. Laura Ingalls Wilder published the first of her “Little House” books at age 65. …
How to Work with a Staffing Firm as a Job Seeker
You’ve decided. It’s time to explore the possibility of moving on from your current job. You may not be desperate to quit your job today but you want to see what else is out there. You are aware that working with a staffing agency might be wise in you …