By Gwen Moran May 20, 2022 Here’s a disappointing statistic: A recent survey by job search website Joblist found that nearly three in four people (73%) don’t see an opportunity for growth in their current jobs. This comes at a time when employees are being more thoughtful about the work they’re doing, according to … Continue reading 5 ways to build marketable skills when you’re in a ‘dead-end’ job
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Alpha Jobs: Brands Are Hiring In Marketing And IT, Adobe Report Finds
Alpha Jobs: Brands Are Hiring In Marketing And IT, Adobe Report Finds by Ray Schultz , Columnist, April 29, 2022 At first glance, email novices might feel like their career path is limited after reading the new Adobe report, “In-demand skills you need to get hired in 2022.” But they might see chances in related … Continue reading Alpha Jobs: Brands Are Hiring In Marketing And IT, Adobe Report Finds
How to quit your job without pissing off your boss
By Nihar Chhaya April 16, 2022 We’ve all read about the Great Resignation—and maybe you’re thinking you’d like to be a part of it. Feeling disengaged at your company not only leads to a higher motivation to quit, it increases as more people around you leave. And this wave is not ending anytime … Continue reading How to quit your job without pissing off your boss
Job hopping shouldn’t be your first instinct. Try ‘job crafting’ instead
By Scott Dust April 05, 2022 When you consider who is in charge of your job satisfaction, who comes to mind? Your most plausible options are likely your supervisor, human resources, or top management. Got your answer in mind? This is actually a trick question, because the answer is “you.” In the post-pandemic era … Continue reading Job hopping shouldn’t be your first instinct. Try ‘job crafting’ instead
10 signs you shouldn’t take the job
By Jennifer Parris—FlexJobsex April 02, 2022 You’re in the middle of an interview for a position that you really want—but something’s not quite right. Maybe you can’t put your finger on it, but there’s something off during your interview. No matter what position you’re applying for, there are some definite job search warning signs … Continue reading 10 signs you shouldn’t take the job
4 things you should know before accepting a location-based salary cut
By Sabine Cherenfant April 01, 2022 For many office workers, the pandemic has ushered in greater flexibility when it comes to where and how they work. While some companies have decided to let employees work remotely permanently, others have taken more of a case-by-case approach to deciding who gets to work outside the office. Several … Continue reading 4 things you should know before accepting a location-based salary cut
Metaverse jobs surge as businesses scramble to grow VR presence
A new study shows the exponential growth in metaverse positions. Chris Wood on March 29, 2022 Metaverse job openings have nearly quadrupled since last fall, according to job search engine Adzuna. Last October, when the marketing world was still speculating about why Facebook’s parent company rebranded as Meta, the number of job openings on Adzuna … Continue reading Metaverse jobs surge as businesses scramble to grow VR presence
Try this surprising tool to level up your career
By Herbert Lui March 12, 2022 It was only (March 19, 2022) when I needed to make a minor decision I had been stuck on for a week. The situation didn’t require a friend or advisor’s advice, precious time I’d prefer to save for something of greater gravity. Instead, I consulted a set … Continue reading Try this surprising tool to level up your career
8 ways to discover which jobs exactly match your skills
By Rachel Pelta—FlexJobs March 08, 2022 When you’re looking for a new job, you probably head to job boards, pop in your current title (or the title you’d like to have), see what results sound interesting, then apply accordingly. Likewise, if you reach out to your network about leads, you probably use a job … Continue reading 8 ways to discover which jobs exactly match your skills
This is how remote work can actually boost your career
By CareerBuilder February 24, 2022 Computer screens have collapsed the distance between work and home, and many Americans seem to prefer it that way. Whether you have a completely remote job or a flexible work arrangement that splits your time between the home-office and the office-office, the ability to work from home gives you more … Continue reading This is how remote work can actually boost your career