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In A Viral LinkedIn Post, A ‘Tired’ Job Seeker Shares Her Frustrations: ‘Today, I Cried...But I Refuse To Give Up’
Carah Lockett is a recent college graduate. She’s pursuing a graduate degree in human relations, had a couple of internships and entry-level jobs. Like millions of Americans, Lockett left her recent role to pursue a better opportunity. The job search turned out more challenging than she imagined. In a moment of frustration from all of the setbacks, she shared her feelings on LinkedIn. The post went viral. Thousands of people shared their personal stories about the horrors of trying to find a job, showed their support for Lockett and encouraged her to keep on trying to find the right fit.
Small Towns And Cities Are Offering Up To $20,000 For Remote Workers To Relocate
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Elijah Wood Touted A Newly Acquired NFT—A Racism Scandal Ensued
But as we’ve previously seen in the world of NFTs — where men pretend to be women to promote their project — you should expect the unexpected. The zombie bust was by George Trosley, the 74-year-old artist behind Jungle Freaks, a collection of 10,000 hand-drawn zombies and genetically enhanced gorillas at war against each other in a post-apocalyptic 2077. The Jungle Freaks site promotes Trosley as a “legendary” former cartoonist for the porn magazine Hustler. After Wood tweeted, a number of Twitter users pointed out that some of Trosley’s Hustler work, dating from the 1970s, depicts people of color in a derogatory light.
Crypto Is A Religion—Not An Investment, Global Investor Mark Mobius Says
Global investor Mark Mobius on Wednesday called cryptocurrencies a religion, joining a chorus of digital coin skeptics at a time when bitcoin and ether are trading near all-time highs. “It’s not an investment, it’s a religion,” the founder of Mobius Capital Partners said on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.”
Welcome To The Metaverse: Three Stocks That Could Pay Off From Its Development
Facebook is going all-in on the metaverse. The company rebranded last week as Meta as it looks to build out the virtual universe and further incorporate virtual and augmented reality with social media. The metaverse is not a new concept, but it is one gaining traction with a wider audience.
33% Of Hiring Managers Eliminate Resumes Without A Covid Vaccine Status
More than half, 58%, of the U.S. population has been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, according to the Mayo Clinic. And many employers have started inquiring about their potential new hires’ vaccination statuses. More than a third, 33%, of hiring managers would automatically eliminate resumes that don’t include a Covid-19 vaccine status, and 32% of hiring managers would give priority to applicants who indicate that they’re vaccinated, according to an August 2021 Resume Builder survey of 1,250 hiring managers.
Why All Your Co-Workers Who Quit Are About To Come Back As ‘Boomerang Employees’
Your workplace might have a few more familiar faces as the continued Great Resignation wave gives rise to the boomerang employee — or a former worker who returns to the company after some time away. Boomerang employment is a growing trend in general thanks to technology that helps people stay in contact over time, says Brian Swider, a management professor at the University of Florida and an expert on boomerang employees.
Companies Add 571,000 Jobs In October Thanks To A Big Boost In Hospitality Hires, ADP Says
Private sector job creation popped higher in October thanks to a burst in hiring in the hospitality sector, payroll processing firm ADP reported Wednesday. Companies added 571,000 for the month, beating the 395,000 Dow Jones estimate and just ahead of September’s downwardly revised 523,000. It was the best month for jobs since June.