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5 Career Goals Every Manager Needs To Set For 2024

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on November 17, 2023

With AI, The Most Profound Career Shift In A Generation Is Upon Us

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on November 15, 2023

These Are The 10 Highest-Paying Blue-Collar Jobs In The U.S.

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on November 14, 2023

Redefining Success With Nonlinear Career Paths

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on May 9, 2023

Have you ever felt like there was only one structured path to be successful in your career? When working in any industry, there is traditionally a linear career path to achieve "success." Work hard as an individual contributor, then become a team leader, then become a manager, then become … you get the drift. All […]

Job Creation Higher than Expected in April

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on May 8, 2023

U.S. employers added 253,000 new jobs in April, beating economists' expectations, and the unemployment rate ticked down to 3.4 percent, one of the lowest levels on record, according to the latest employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report shows that—in contradiction of conventional thinking—hiring is not slowing down, and came in stronger than previous months, which […]

New Grads Use ChatGPT in Job Search

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on May 5, 2023

Class of 2023 graduates are using ChatGPT in their communications with potential employers. Seventy percent of college seniors use artificial intelligence to craft resumes and cover letters, according to a new report, What the Class of 2023 Wants: How to Attract and Retain the Class That's Never Satisfied, from LaSalle Network, a national staffing and recruiting firm […]

The Mentorship Full Circle: Help Your Career—And Others' Too

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on May 4, 2023

I did my executive coaching training at NYU with Joanne Killmeyer in 2014, a beloved teacher and mentor to many of her students and colleagues. Sadly, Joanne passed in 2018. The other day, I had a call with a coaching colleague, Marybeth, who I didn’t know well, and as the call unfolded, we made the […]

Unleashing Your Strengths To Boost Career Growth

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on May 3, 2023

Conventional wisdom focuses on fixing weaknesses. Unfortunately, putting all your effort into fixing weaknesses can demoralize you, drain your confidence and put you on a path to mediocrity. How, then, can you stay ahead in your knowledge-driven, fast-paced and fiercely competitive career? I recommend you take advantage of strength-based development. Let me walk you through […]

Embrace Your Unique Career Path As A Job Candidate

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on May 1, 2023

One question I often get from candidates with non-traditional, unconventional career paths is how to position yourself as a viable candidate for a role in which you’ve had no direct prior experience. On the surface, someone who’s changed career paths would seem to stand no chance against a sea of well-qualified candidates who have all […]

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