By Val Matta on Dec 9, 2013 5:20:16 AM
Right now the weather isn’t the only thing cooling off. Many job seekers are putting their searches on freeze, wrongly assuming no employers are looking to hire during the holiday season. However the jolly guy in the red suit isn’t the only one hiring this winter season. Plenty of com …
By Val Matta on Dec 2, 2013 4:30:41 AM
Age discrimination isn’t just a concern for grandpa. Young professionals are also seeing the effects of judgement based on their age. Recent studies indicate experiences of age discrimination were more common for younger groups, with those under 25 at least twice as likely to have exp …
By Val Matta on Nov 25, 2013 4:30:18 AM
The holiday season is just around the corner! From snow-covered streets to warm fireplaces to festive food, the holidays offer a slew of perks. But they’re also a great time to reflect on the past year, evaluate what worked, and look ahead to see what needs to change. The same goes fo …
By Val Matta on Nov 20, 2013 6:13:26 AM
It may sound corny, but it’s true: The job search is a journey, not a destination. Your interests may change, your skills can transfer, and things may work out differently than you once imagined. I’m a prime example of that. For instance, I started out in social services, went on to r …
By Val Matta on Nov 18, 2013 4:30:35 AM
Picture this: You’re a young professional who’s been working in an organization for about a year. You feel like you’ve paid your dues, made ample progress, and sealed your position in the company. You’ve also gone above and beyond by taking on projects you didn’t necessarily have to a …
By Val Matta on Nov 11, 2013 4:30:50 AM
You may be a college grad who has struck gold. You’ve landed a job right out of school, despite the fact that entry-level jobs are few and far between. There’s one little hiccup, though: You hate your first job. You’re not alone. Studies show only 2 percent of employees over 40 are wo …
By Val Matta on Nov 4, 2013 4:30:19 AM
We’ve talked about how tough the job search is. From dealing with career rejection to finding those hidden connections, job searching in the 21st century definitely has its pros and cons. While it’s easy to complain about the job search, today there are tons of resources out there to …
By Val Matta on Oct 31, 2013 5:30:24 AM
Halloween is here! Along with visions of pumpkins, lots of sugary candy and awesome costumes, you could be scaring others with your job hunting tactics. Now, I’m not talking about applying to too many positions or calling the hiring manager incessantly during your job search. I’m talk …
By Val Matta on Oct 28, 2013 5:30:57 AM
A recent Gallup poll indicated that only 43.6 percent of Americans ages 18 to 29 had a full-time job in June 2013. That’s right — more than half of young Americans are un- or underemployed. This further proves how hard it is for young professionals to not only enter the workforce, but …
By Val Matta on Oct 24, 2013 5:30:22 AM
When you’re looking for a job, you may believe you don’t have much input or power in the decision-making process. So many candidates never hear back from employers, and their resumes get lost in the job application black hole. It’s as if you’re speaking to a brick wall, unable to voic …
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Right now the weather isn’t the only thing cooling off. Many job seekers are putting their searches on freeze, wrongly assuming no employers are looking to hire during the holiday season. However the jolly guy in the red suit isn’t the only one hiring this winter season. Plenty of companies and industries are ramping up hiring. And hunting during the cold winter months might actually be the best way to beat the competition.
Age discrimination isn’t just a concern for grandpa. Young professionals are also seeing the effects of judgement based on their age.
Recent studies indicate experiences of age discrimination were more common for younger groups, with those under 25 at least twice as likely to have experienced it than other age groups. While older generations clearly still experience age discrimination — especially when looking for a job — it may surprise you to discover that the same could happen to you.
So what do you need to know about age discrimination? What are the warning signs and what should you do about it?
The holiday season is just around the corner!
From snow-covered streets to warm fireplaces to festive food, the holidays offer a slew of perks. But they’re also a great time to reflect on the past year, evaluate what worked, and look ahead to see what needs to change.
The same goes for your job search. While you may believe job searching is a pain in the you-know-what, there are lots of things you can appreciate, especially during the the holiday season.
Don’t be a grinch! Check out these five perks you can be thankful for:
It may sound corny, but it’s true: The job search is a journey, not a destination. Your interests may change, your skills can transfer, and things may work out differently than you once imagined. I’m a prime example of that.
For instance, I started out in social services, went on to real estate, started volunteering, went back to school for my MBA in healthcare, became a nursing home administrator, and then became part of CareerShift. For me, it was more about the journey — ensuring my interests guided that journey, and finding opportunities that matched where I was at different points in my life.
Picture this: You’re a young professional who’s been working in an organization for about a year. You feel like you’ve paid your dues, made ample progress, and sealed your position in the company. You’ve also gone above and beyond by taking on projects you didn’t necessarily have to and coming to the table with new thoughts and ideas.
Here’s the rub: While you understand you’re a newbie, you believe you deserve an increase in pay, but your organization can’t afford it. Money is important, but you can’t negotiate more if it’s not there. If you feel you’re not being compensated for your time and effort properly at work, what are some alternatives you can suggest? Here are a few:
You may be a college grad who has struck gold. You’ve landed a job right out of school, despite the fact that entry-level jobs are few and far between. There’s one little hiccup, though: You hate your first job.
You’re not alone. Studies show only 2 percent of employees over 40 are working in occupations they planned when they were 18. Sure, on the outside, it may have seemed like nabbing a job immediately after you’ve walked the stage was a huge blessing. You have something to do each day and you can pay your bills. However, you now struggle to stay engaged and dread going into work. What do you do when you hate your job, especially in a job market where landing one is a challenge in itself?
We’ve talked about how tough the job search is. From dealing with career rejection to finding those hidden connections, job searching in the 21st century definitely has its pros and cons. While it’s easy to complain about the job search, today there are tons of resources out there to help. One of the big ones is job searching with social media, which is the topic of Joshua Waldman’s second edition of the book “Job Searching with Social Media For Dummies.”
Halloween is here! Along with visions of pumpkins, lots of sugary candy and awesome costumes, you could be scaring others with your job hunting tactics. Now, I’m not talking about applying to too many positions or calling the hiring manager incessantly during your job search. I’m talking about less obvious reasons why you make mistakes.
Don’t be that scary job seeker this Halloween season. Take off the mask and avoid these mistakes to combat a job search fright fest:
A recent Gallup poll indicated that only 43.6 percent of Americans ages 18 to 29 had a full-time job in June 2013. That’s right — more than half of young Americans are un- or underemployed. This further proves how hard it is for young professionals to not only enter the workforce, but to find a stable gig that keeps them happy, engaged and productive.
Consider this: If you’ve been on the job search for months or years on end after college, is it time to explore alternative forms of employment? Below is a list of options that may not have been on your radar before, but should definitely be a part of your job search plan moving forward:
When you’re looking for a job, you may believe you don’t have much input or power in the decision-making process. So many candidates never hear back from employers, and their resumes get lost in the job application black hole. It’s as if you’re speaking to a brick wall, unable to voice your say in the job search process.
Here’s a secret for you though: You do have a say. Although the job search may seem unpredictable and out of your hands, there are some things you can control, like the types of questions to ask and information you gain from an employer during the interview or before you’re hired.
With that in mind, here are a few crucial questions to ask: