If you’re struggling to find a new job, you’re not alone. Alan Roberts, 59, estimates he’s sent out 1,000 résumés since he was laid off from his sales job in February. He thinks he’s heard back from less than 1% of them. “I just can’t believe how bad it has gotten out there,” he says, … Read more
One of the fundamental problems with work that all of the other problems hinge on is getting hired in the first place. Even as the nature of work changes and innovations transform our jobs, the hiring process feels stuck in the same biased, ineffective rut. This is a problem as old as work itself, and … Read more
According to studies, it takes an employer approximately six to seven seconds to scan a job applicant’s resume. Given how difficult the job search has been as of late and how hundreds of people are applying for the same job (more than usual following the pandemic), you must do everything you can to stand out … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Hiring is likely not your favorite aspect of running a business. It’s tedious and often frustrating. This is highlighted in a 2023 survey result in 175 organizations where 78% of employers said they face difficulty hiring the best talent. As the CEO of Nurp, I’ve implemented a … Read more
Home Education ‘Over 88% of HRs Prefer Skills Over Experience’; Key Takeaways From Unstop Talent Report 2024 Unstop, a talent discovery and hiring platform for students and graduates, has released Unstop Talent Report 2024. Here’s all you need to know about the report. New Delhi: Have you ever wondered about the chances of securing a … Read more
Welcome to “Pressing Questions” Fast Company’s mini advice column. Twice a week, Deputy Editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions in less than one minute. Q: Do I really need a cover letter? A: Yes. I know a lot of people don’t … Read more
As videos of layoff experiences flood TikTok, corporate America is seeking guidance to navigate dismissals without provoking social media fury. With candid videos dissecting every detail, from CEOs’ apologetic notes to awkwardly timed announcements, businesses, especially smaller tech firms, are attempting to avoid the repercussions of a public relations disaster, Bloomberg reported. Related: Woman Goes … Read more
But despite this steady drip of layoffs, the latest jobs report indicates that the labor market is still going strong. According to the report, which was released this morning, employers added 353,000 new jobs in January—job growth that actually exceeded expectations. (The Dow Jones estimate leading up to the jobs report had put the number … Read more
The U.S. economy grew at an unexpectedly brisk 3.3 per cent annual pace from October through December as Americans showed a continued willingness to spend freely despite high interest rates and price levels that have frustrated many households. Thursday’s report from the U.S. Commerce Department said the gross domestic product — the economy’s total output of goods … Read more
Prominent artificial intelligence company OpenAI has launched a new way for developers to sell and distribute their own, custom versions of AI software through an online store, with industry participants and watchdogs saying it could change how businesses and consumers use the technology. The GPT Store will include personalized artificial intelligence applications, and will let users discover and build versions … Read more
