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Important Factors Behind In-House vs. Outsourced Recruiting

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

White-Collar Workers Face Hyperspecialization, Fewer Job Openings And Threats To Their Job Security

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on August 24, 2023

The Importance Of Feedback For Early-Career Employees

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

How And Why The Freelance Workforce Is Setting New Records

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on December 15, 2022

The freelance workforce in the U.S. continues to expand, playing a more significant role in the economy and changing the face of the labor pool. That’s according to the results of a new survey released today by the freelance platform Upwork. Its 2022 Freelance Forward survey identified trends in the following areas: Year-Over-Year Growth Contribution To The […]

The Top Workplace Trends For 2023

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on December 14, 2022

There’s no question that 2022 has been a roller coaster year when it comes to the ever-evolving workplace. We’ve seen a shift to remote work, inflation, layoffs and now predictions of a possible recession. For employees, that will mean asking for promotions, raises or even looking for positions with higher salaries to help them keep up […]

Job Postings Are Not Enough – 4 Additional Sources For Finding Your Dream Career

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on December 13, 2022

What tools do you have for determining the types of roles you have the skills/knowledge to be successful? Many of us might be searching for specific job titles and be missing out on other opportunities that utilize the same skill-set but fall under a different name. – Freelancer, Arts & Entertainment Kudos to this freelancer […]

23 Ways To Ensure 2023 Is The Year You Amplify Your Career

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on December 9, 2022

If you’re determined to make 2023 our best year yet, here are 23 ideas you can implement immediately to boost your career: 1.-3. Embrace the ‘Power Trifecta’: Clarity, Consistency & Discipline You’ll improve your communication, enhance your thought leadership, and bolster your personal brand by focusing on clarity, consistency, and discipline. If you confuse people, […]

What’s Behind The Greatest Job Market In History?

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on December 8, 2022

The deeper we dig, the more we find, especially when we examine the momentum of our job market which, I’ve repeatedly reported, is the best in history. From my vantage point – independent career coach, job market observer, and columnist for 25+ years – each month’s jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics continues […]

3 Things Job Recruiters Wish You Knew

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on December 7, 2022

If you feel like the job market is shifting again, you may be right. Though job seekers have had the “upper hand” for a couple of years, the power is slowly reversing as the labor market stabilizes. In other words, now may be the time to leap—but not without a plan. As a job candidate, you […]

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