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3 Ways To Deal With Bad Boss Energy In Your Career

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on September 25, 2023

Should Recruiting Be Removed from HR?

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on September 22, 2023

Why Graduates Are Struggling To Land Jobs And What To Do About It

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on September 22, 2023

What To Say In An Interview When You’ve Been Laid Off

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on February 3, 2023

When you’re interviewing, the human resources representative, hiring managers and other interviewers will invariably ask you, “Why were you let go?” The question is mostly innocuous. It's one of the fundamental questions an interviewer is curious about without having an ulterior motive. Nonetheless, it makes you feel like you’re guilty of something. It's unpleasant to […]

Breaking the Paper Ceiling: Skills and Credentials, Not Degrees, Are the Future of Hiring

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on February 2, 2023

The talent shortage is forcing more employers to shed outdated degree requirements. Here are three steps to fostering a new focus on skills and credentials. Tech skills are at a premium today. There are more jobs for the most in-demand skills than there are people to fill them. That means hiring managers have a supply […]

The Most Popular Dream Jobs And How To Find Yours

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on January 30, 2023

If you’re looking for your dream job, this may be the best time to find it. The job market has been significantly disrupted, and perceptions about work—and priorities for it are also in a state of upheaval. All of this makes it a great moment to pursue your passion and your purpose in a dream […]

Skills You Need To Build Now To Get Ahead In The New World Of Work

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on January 27, 2023

The workplace and the workforce are undergoing massive change. Much of the focus on “future-proofing” your career skills centers on building your technical skills. And of course, you need to develop digital literacy and be up to date on technology. But the future of work is human, and building your interpersonal and leadership skills is […]

Laid-Off Tech Workers Finding New Jobs Quickly

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on January 25, 2023

Many recently laid-off tech workers are finding jobs shortly after beginning their search, a new survey shows, as employers continue to hire people with in-demand skills in a tight labor market. We've rounded up articles from SHRM Online and other outlets to provide more context on the news. Fast Turnaround About 79 percent of recently laid-off technology […]

Should You Start A Side Hustle? 5 Ways To Ensure Success

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on January 24, 2023

Side hustles are trending, and large numbers of people are starting, pursuing and expanding their extra gigs. It makes sense given rising inflation, economic pressures, layoffs and increasing levels of disengagement with traditional corporate jobs. But there are some key factors to be aware of—which can increase the likelihood of your success with a side […]

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