The Golden Age of Unretirement
by Guest Author, Kerry Hannon Football legend Tom Brady announced his retirement in February 2022, then announced his return to the sport in March. (Update: In January 2023, he announced that he is again retiring—for good.) Brady is far from the only retiree who returned to the workforce after retiring. As of early 2022, nearly one…
Read More9 in 10 jobseekers faced with this difficult decision
by Guest Author, Eliza Bavin If you’re looking for a new job and have suddenly been inundated with job offers you are not alone. New research from Robert Half found 86 per cent of Aussie office workers had received multiple job offers when looking for a new role. Unsurprisingly, salary was the deciding factor when choosing between roles, with…
Read MoreTips for Finding a Job on LinkedIn
by Guest Author, Brian Adam Searching for a new job opportunity or changing jobs are usually two of the most repeated purposes…and to achieve them there is a fundamental tool: the professional social network par excellence, LinkedIn, which was acquired by Microsoft in 2016. However, using LinkedIn properly is not easy, especially if you want…
Read MoreTips for Having a Great Virtual or Phone Interview
by Guest Author, Miles Oliver One of the side effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is that it forced many companies to either close their doors or transition to a remote workforce. What started as a temporary solution has proven successful, and now many companies are sticking with the remote model. This is good news for…
Read MoreThe Personality Traits That Will Get You Hired
by Guest Author, Katharine Paljug Yes, prospective employers want to know your job skills. But they’re also interested in the parts of your personality that can contribute to their business. More than ever, employers want to know about your personality traits, or “soft skills,” not just your work experience and skill level. Soft skills include…
Read MoreWhat Women Should Know About Bias in the Recruitment Process – and How to Overcome It
by Guest Author, Miles Oliver As a society, we spend a lot of time talking about gender pay gaps in the workplace. While that remains a major issue, we often overlook something just as important — gender bias in the recruitment process. A 2016 study found that when it comes to candidates with comparable skills…
Read More22 Things To Do (And Not Do) When You Get Fired
by Guest Author, Aaron Stern Losing a job can feel catastrophic. But making the right moves from the start can make all the difference in turning a loss into an opportunity. Losing your job is one of the most upending experiences of modern life. It can throw your confidence for a loop, and depending where you…
Read MoreHow To Optimize Your Digital Portfolio
by Guest Author, Miles Oliver Having a digital portfolio is essential if you’re seeking a job in creative fields or if you’re trying to demonstrate your skills and success as a freelancer or remote worker. Nowadays, since so much hiring is done online (especially in the gig economy), it’s even more important to have a…
Read More10 Ways to Overcome Ageism While Job Hunting During Retirement
by Guest Author, John Boitnott It’s never too late to start a new job. It’s estimated that, on average, a typical American worker now has more than ten jobs over the course of their lifetime. But unfortunately, whether you’re inspired to enter a new field or want a new job after you retire, one of the biggest obstacles…
Read More8 Ways to Find a Job Without the Internet
by Guest Author, Dori Zinn Believe it or not, there was a time when there was no Internet. Using the job-hunting techniques people used back then will still work today. The national unemployment rate is still north of 7.5 percent, meaning more than 12 million Americans are out of work. That’s a lot of people who could…
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