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Imposter Syndrome: Turn Negative Thoughts Into Positive Career Results

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on October 2, 2023

20 Ways HR Departments Can Boost Job Satisfaction And Staff Engagement

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on September 28, 2023

How To Choose A Career: Five Steps To Take When You’re Stuck

Written by Orville Lynch, Jr. on September 26, 2023

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 […]

How To Turn The Great Resignation Into The Great Rebound

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on December 6, 2022

The past few years of rapid change have forced people to adapt in new and interesting ways—especially at work. For some, it means getting used to working on video calls, trying to professionalize their home offices, or wondering how to keep their families happy. For others, the stress of today's cost of living is wreaking […]

Five Top Industries For Job Seekers In 2023

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on December 5, 2022

If you’ve looked at the news recently, you’d be forgiven for assuming the world is on the brink of collapse. Inflation is up, and the markets are down—it’s a daunting time to be a job seeker. Yet despite the overall direction of the economy, plenty of businesses and sectors are thriving. If you’re set to […]

Promote Your Career, Not Your Employer – 7 Ways To Shape Your Personal Brand

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on December 2, 2022

Q: How do I increase brand awareness for myself as a professional? I've become my own brand and have to get used to promoting myself rather than for the companies that I've worked for – Alice Unsure what Alice means by “becoming” her own brand, as if her brand is just now being created. You, […]

5 Strategies To Prepare For Potential Layoffs

By Orville Lynch, Jr. on December 1, 2022

While layoffs are nothing new, they have been making headlines recently in a big way. It's not surprising, given that organizations are experiencing slowing growth along with the looming threat of a recession. According to a recent PwC Pulse Survey, 50% of business leaders plan to reduce their overall headcount, while 46% are dropping or reducing […]

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