Happy And Succeeding In The Future Of Work
How To Choose Happiness At Work In A Time Of Turmoil
Everyone is watching the same movie, but holds conflicting opinions of what it means. Optimists see the recent jobs report showing more than 500,000 new jobs were created. They are encouraged that the unemployment rate is at record lows, and employment in the United States is back to where it was pre-pandemic. Feeling confident in the future, they noticed that the stock market recouped much of its recent losses and wholesale inflation dipped in July. This week, the CDC eased Covid-19 guidelines significantly. Plans are made, as people still have plenty of time left to enjoy the summer.
The New 2022 Guide To Survival Hustle Porn
check out from work. Unfortunately, this is not the right time to power down. You need to take active, thoughtful control over your career or risk falling behind. With inflation over 9%, your paycheck and savings are devalued. It’s like a tax that never goes away. You don’t want to end up like the senior citizens who dutifully saved, put their money in the bank, earned less than 1% interest rates and helplessly watched their humble nest eggs erode by 9.1% inflation. Every day, they fall further behind.
Over Half A Million Jobs Were Created Last Month: Here’s The Catch
There was great anticipation leading up to the July jobs report. For months, economists, Wall Street analysts and politicians debated whether or not the United States was heading into a recession and what this would mean for Americans. Upon Friday’s report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, both sides of the aisle were amazed at the creation of 528,000 new jobs—more than doubling the 250,000 projected. The unemployment rate fell to 3.5%, reverting to its pre-Covid, 50-year low.
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Four Things To Do Right Now To Successfully Improve Your Work Life
It’s understandable if you are experiencing a perpetual feeling of doom, as inflation, a recession and the possibility of armed conflicts with Russia and China dominate the headlines. You know that you need to do something, but are stuck in inertia due to all the uncertainty. However, no one is coming to rescue you. Success is entirely up to you. Starting right now, go after what you want. It’s time to get out of your rut and accelerate your career.
Here’s What To Say In An Interview To Land The Job Offer
You don’t have to put so much pressure on yourself when interviewing for a new job. There are only a few things that you need to say to stand out. The key is to show interest, in-depth knowledge about the company, why you are a great fit and the value you’ll bring to the organization. You’ll also need to close the deal by letting the interviewers know you’ll gladly accept the role if offered.
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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, as well as the host of Happy And Succeeding In The Future Of Work and cohost of the Blind Ambition podcast.