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Making the Case for the Return to the Workplace

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on June 9, 2023

The Age Of AI: Why AI May Determine How You Find Your Next Job

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on June 7, 2023

How Far Back Should A Resume Go?

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on June 5, 2023

4 million NYC workers will now see how much jobs pay before they apply—here’s what to know

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on November 1, 2022

After months of waiting, landmark legislation affecting New York City’s roughly 4 million private-sector workers is finally going into effect: Starting Nov. 1, most employers in New York City will be required to list the salary range on all posted job ads, promotions and transfer opportunities. Experts say legislation that promotes salary transparency from the employer’s […]

Why Misrepresenting Yourself On Your Résumé Can Damage Your Career In The Long Run

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on November 1, 2022

Picture this scenario: You are applying for your dream job. The only issue is that the job posting calls for a candidate who has a “minimum of three years of teaching experience.” You have two. However, you want to make yourself appear like the most qualified candidate because there are likely dozens of other applicants vying […]

How to Attract Top Tech Talent

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on October 29, 2022

Companies are having a tough time finding, hiring and keeping the top technical talent they need to keep their businesses running and growing. Employers used to think that appropriate pay was enough, but that's changed: To attract and keep talented people, companies need to understand how their priorities have shifted — and be able to […]

Could second-chance hiring be the answer to the labor shortage?

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on October 28, 2022

In the middle of a labor market shortage, could second-chance hiring, or the practice of hiring formerly incarcerated people, be the answer to your hiring woes? According to the Chamber of Commerce, one in three adults – and 77 million Americans – have a criminal record. From a recruiting perspective, that’s a lot of applications […]

How To Leave Your Job On Good Terms: Nine Tips For Leaders

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on October 28, 2022

“It’s time for me to move on.” For some, reading this phrase will lodge a pit in the stomach. As a career and wellness coach for a boutique financial planning firm, I sit with a lot of leaders who are navigating how to have the difficult “I’m leaving” conversation as they retire or move to […]

5 Tips For A Successful Mid-Career Change

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on October 27, 2022

Career exploration isn’t just for twenty-somethings. According to an Indeed survey, the average age of career changers is 39. Often, professionals want to make a mid-career change but don't know how to go about it. As a result, the job search process can seem daunting—especially if you've been at the same company for 10 years or […]

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