Happy And Succeeding In The Future Of Work
Weekly Roundup
How Companies Mislead And Take Advantage Of Job Seekers And Employees
Recruiters have an inside look into how companies take advantage of job seekers and employees. With all the arguments over remote work or being forced to return to the office, one key issue is often forgotten: large publicly traded companies primarily care about making profits, lining the pockets of the top executives and keeping the shareholders happy.
How To Not Get Laid Off
You can’t assume your job is sacrosanct and you won’t be downsized. The recent United States jobs report showed mixed signals regarding the health of the job market. The U.S. added 315,000 jobs last month. However, unemployment rose to 3.7%, tied for the year’s highest level. According to job loss tracker Layoffs.fyi, white-collar tech professionals have lost 76,942 jobs alone.
Why You Have A Better Chance Of Finding A Job In September
September is one of the best times to kick off a job search. Not all seasons are the same when it comes to interviewing. Some times of year are considerably more active than others. January and September rank highest on the list of the hottest times to embark upon a job search.
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You Need To Know The Difference Between What Bosses Say Versus What They Really Mean
People talk about work, but often dance around the truth. For the vast majority, work kind of sucks. People don’t enjoy what they do, have a difficult boss, or stress over keeping their job when layoffs are prevalent.
Boomerang Millennials And Gen-Zers Are Returning Back Home
Young adults are moving back home to live with their parents. The return is due to inflation, low-paying jobs that don’t cover their burdensome college debt and exorbitant rental prices in places, like New York City, where the average apartment price is around $5,000 per month.
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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.