In the aftermath of the pandemic, the U.S. labor market experienced one of the most dramatic swings in modern history. Between mid-2021 and early 2023, the so-called Great Resignation saw more than 50 million Americans a year voluntarily leave their jobs—a record pace driven by wage inflation, remote-work flexibility, and a broad reevaluation of what […]
Job Hugging vs. Job Hopping: The Pendulum Has Swung Read Post »
As you step into the professional world, the job market is facing some unique challenges. Unanticipated factors like strikes in manufacturing/aerospace and storms in the Southeast, particularly Hurricane Milton, have stalled some hiring, while the unemployment rate remains steady at 4.1%. The October 2024 employment situation report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
The Employment Situation — October 2024 Report Read Post »
Don’t Be Another Applicant— Make a Connection How many applications have you sent out? 10? 50? 100? 200+? The quest to find a job can be frustrating and even depressing. Many jobs receive more than 200 applications for a single role. So how do you stand out in this virtual mountain of resumes? You’ve likely
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