According to the most recent statistics from the EEOC, age discrimination complaints have risen from 15,785 in 1997 to 21,396 in 2013. In spite of all enacted legislation to avoid it! In addition to other factors, age discrimination seems to be one of the greatest difficulties for many job candidates in transition. So if you are over 40 and in the…
As you move forward with your job search, beware of RECRUITMENT SCAMS: people posing as recruiters or company officials with the intention of getting your personal information such as Social Security, Credit Card, and/or Bank Account numbers. This appears to be a new type of trick on the Internet targeting job candidates and it can be very difficult to distinguish legitimate opportunities from scams. Getting a job offer and then finding that it was a scam can be an extremely difficult experience from an online security as well as emotional perspective.
To better understand and avoid online recruitment scams, you can access the following LinkedIn post for details on a recent situation where a job candidate was tricked into providing personal information for a fake employment opportunity.
Recent surveys show that workplace romances are at a 10 year high. And even though most cases don’t make the headlines, sexual harassment has become a major concern for employers and job candidates across many industries. Many employers are choosing to implement “Love Contracts” to protect themselves from lawsuits and workplace scandals. Related: What is a “Love Contract“? But do “Love…
In the new economy “You” are the product and the job search is an effort to market your brand and your reputation along with your skills and experience. Understanding the importance of developing, caring for, and communicating your personal brand is critical for an effective Job Search or Career Transition. To put this in perspective, 24/7 Wall Street just published…
To be effective with your job search, you need to know what to do. Beyond the Resume, you will also need to improve Networking, Interviewing and other job search related skills. And even then, there are no guarantees. The job search process can be more complicated (and frustrating) than you expect. To ensure your transition, you also need to know…
What do goat farming and IT have in common? They are both growing industries in the US! Are you currently working in a growing industry? If you are not, this would be a good time to start your job search and transition to a growing industry to ensure your continued employment. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics this is the…