Happy And Succeeding In The Future Of Work
The Goldilocks Jobs Report: Here’s Why It’s Important To Your Career
The United States added 315,000 jobs last month, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. Friday’s jobs report is a Goldilocks scenario for Federal Reserve Bank chair Jerome Powell. The Fed has said it will hike interest rates and use other levers to cool down the economy to fight runaway inflation, warning that it could cause “some pain” to Americans. The tepid jobs report will appease Powell, the stock market and workers. The data indicates that employers hired workers at a rapid pace, despite the Fed raising interest rates. Workers’ wages rose, but also came in under expectations.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says Fighting Inflation Will Cause Job Losses—Here’s What You Need To Do Now
In a blunt 10-minute speech at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium on Friday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he’s following through with his promise to raise interest rates and do what’s necessary to cool down the economy.
Expect A Slower Hiring Process And Job Cuts As The Fed Fights Inflation
Last Friday at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, Federal Reserve Bank Chair Jerome Powell reiterated that he is firmly staying the course of depressing the economy to beat back record-high levels of inflation. He freely admitted that workers would be casualties, as businesses will be forced to cut costs. If you are searching for a new job, be prepared for a long, slow, drawn-out process.
The Real Reasons Why You Are Not Getting Ahead At Work—And What You Can Do About It
You’d like to believe that you’ll rise to the top if you’re talented and a hard worker. However, it’s a naive way to look at your career. For most people, no one is going to come to your rescue and sweep you off into the C-suite. Instead, bosses will hold you back for their own selfish reasons.
From Boom To Bust: How The Sexy, Fast-Growing, Former Pandemic Darlings Are A Cautionary Warning To Job Seekers
Be careful chasing after jobs with burgeoning, sexy, high-flying companies. Understandably, you want to be associated with a top firm to earn a large compensation package, stock options, internal growth prospects and social status. You feel that working at a marquee brand-name company can open doors for you in the future. It will catapult your career as hiring managers lavish praise over your résumé.
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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, as well as the host of Happy And Succeeding In The Future Of Work and cohost of the Blind Ambition podcast.