Happy And Succeeding: For Those Who Have Blind Ambition To Achieve Great Things
Gen-Z Is Labeled As ‘Difficult’ In The Workplace, But There’s More To The Story
Generation-Z is facing tough challenges in the job market. Many of this cohort could not secure internships or co-ops while the pandemic raged. In the aftermath of the virus outbreak, there was an overhang of people out of work. Rather than hire a young person without any experience and needing to train them, companies were able to select from hundreds of experienced people who were out of work and desperate for a job.
The Blind Ambition Podcast
The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly provides a candid look into the top companies in business and tech. Go behind the scenes with industry and workplace leaders and explore work culture, what it takes to land a role at these companies, and how to build, scale and thrive in your career. Hosted by Jack Kelly and Rick Chen and presented by the professional social network Blind.
Inflation’s Impact On Jobs: Fed’s Neel Kashkari Deems Labor Market Resilience Unrealistic
In a recent interview on “Face the Nation,” Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, shared his views on the current state of the U.S. economy and the potential impact of inflation on the labor market. Despite the economy’s resilience and a low unemployment rate of 3.6%, Kashkari acknowledges the hardships Americans are facing due to high inflation over the past few years.
Coinbase CEO: SEC Suggested Change That Would Have Triggered The End Of The Crypto Industry In America
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission asked Coinbase to halt trading in all cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin prior to suing the exchange, in a sign of the agency’s intent to assert regulatory authority over a broader slice of the market. Coinbase chief executive Brian Armstrong told the Financial Times that the SEC made the recommendation before launching legal action against the Nasdaq-listed company last month for failing to register as a broker.
It’s Time For Job Seekers To Ask The Hard Questions And Be Treated With Respect
When you’re on a job interview, the hiring manager, human resources and other personnel ask all the tough, invasive questions, ranging from “What is your biggest weakness?” to “Why should I hire you?” It’s about time to flip the script and allow job applicants to ask the hard-hitting questions. I’ve heard many complaints from job seekers, including not being notified that their résumés have been received, the responsibilities were different than what was listed on the job description, and no one told you about the toxic boss who has a turnstile of people coming and going.
SEC Sues Crypto Founder, Alleging $1 Billion In Unregistered Crypto Sales And Multimillion-Dollar Fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday filed charges against a U.S. citizen it alleged raised more than $1 billion through the unregistered offer and sale of crypto securities before pilfering millions to fuel a high-status lifestyle and the acquisition of luxury goods, including the largest black diamond in the world. Richard Schueler, also known as Richard Heart, operated three crypto-asset offerings: Hex, PulseChain and PulseX. The SEC alleged he touted the investments as a “pathway to grandiose wealth.”
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The Rise Of Gig Workers Is Changing The Face Of The U.S. Economy
Lazarus Limo usually starts his day at 10 a.m. ET, driving passengers and delivering food for Uber around Chapel Hill, North Carolina. “I tend to set a minimum target of how much I should get by the end of the day. As soon as I get my target, that’s it; I’m done for the day,” he said. His goal is usually to make between $200 and $300 and, depending on the day, achieving it may take him between 8 and 10 hours, he told CNN. But that’s just his weekday job.
These 24 New Hires Got Fired Right Away For Doing Ridiculous, Bizarre, And Absolutely Baffling Things…On Their First Day
Recently, over on the Ask Reddit subreddit, u/Business_Reporter420 asked Reddit users to share the fastest they’d ever seen a co-worker get fired. The comments were filled with people sharing THE most ridiculous things they’ve witnessed new hires do in the very brief time they were employed. Here are some of the most perplexing fireable offenses.
Mastercard Moves To Ban Cannabis Purchases On Its Debit Cards
Mastercard has told financial institutions to stop allowing marijuana transactions on its debit cards, dealing a blow to an industry already on the fringes of the financial system in the United States. Most banks in the country do not service cannabis companies as marijuana remains illegal at the federal level despite several states legalizing its medicinal and recreational use.
Coachero: Career Advising
As the CEO, founder and executive recruiter at one of the oldest and largest global search firms in his area of expertise, Jack Kelly has diligently worked placing top-tier professionals for the last 20 years. As a proponent of career growth, Jack is thrilled to have the opportunity to personally share career-advancing advice with you in an honest, straightforward, no-nonsense manner. As your career coach, Jack will help you with every aspect of your job search or career growth plan, offering real support and professional guidance.
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About Jack Kelly
Jack Kelly is the CEO, founder, and executive recruiter at one of the oldest and largest global search firms in his area of expertise. He has personally placed thousands of professionals with top-tier companies over the last 20-plus years. Jack is passionate about advocating for job seekers. In doing so, he founded a start-up company, WeCruitr, at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. The mission of WeCruitr is to help people in need and make the job search more humane and enjoyable. As a proponent of career growth, Jack shares his insider interviewing tips and career advancement secrets as a Senior Contributor for Forbes. He also covers timely topics related to corporations, high-profile people, Wall Street, politics and other important matters. The pieces offer insight into the news and how it may impact your career. Jack is the author of Happy and Succeeding in Your Job Search and How To Get A Job In Tough Times, as well as the host of Happy And Succeeding In The Future Of Work and cohost of the Blind Ambition podcast.