Honesty is a very noble quality, but it could hurt you in an interview. An American recruiter reveals her top tips for getting your dream job in a TikTok video, and they involve three key lies. • Also read: Measures that need to be put into action now 1. The reason you quit your job … [Read more…]
When it comes to the ideal job, employees have different priorities. According to a 2022 Gallup survey of 13,085 U.S. employees, 64% of respondents believe salary and benefits are critical factors in accepting a job offer. Almost as many, 61%, say that work-life balance and well-being are “very important.” Gallup notes that the proliferation of … [Read more…]
“I can’t keep them in the dark,” said Pierre Richer after winning $50 million. “The shipping department cannot be done without me. I feel the same way. Nothing has changed.” The odds of winning Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor The odds of hitting the Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot are about … [Read more…]
If you’re looking for a job, you’ve felt it, and if not, you’ve certainly heard about it. Today’s job market feels more nightmarish than ever before. It’s easy to feel alone in this situation or to believe it’s your fault. But one recruiter has a message for professionals: “It’s not you, it’s them.” A recruiter … [Read more…]
According to a recent report of 750 business leaders using AI from ResumeBuilder, 37% say the technology will have replaced workers in 2023. Meanwhile, 44% report that there will be layoffs in 2024 due to AI efficiency. But even with reports of AI-related layoffs, many experts disagree with Musk’s view. Julia Toothacre, resume and career … [Read more…]
After a 16-day strike by the Autonomous Education Federation, teachers are now looking for another job, pushed to their limits by recent unrest in negotiations with the Legault government. • Also read: Seriously, what is François Legault for? • Also read: Unlimited general strike: return to classes on Monday “unrealistic” • Also read: Negotiations and … [Read more…]
An Ohio woman who threw a burrito bowl at a Chipotle worker and was convicted of assault has been given an unusual sentence that includes working at a fast-food restaurant for two months. In September, during a food rush and while a Parma restaurant was short-staffed, Emily Russell, the store manager at the time, said … [Read more…]
Bank managers are “cautious” going into 2024 Bank executives expressed caution when speaking at Goldman Sachs’ U.S. financial services conference in Manhattan on Tuesday. As David Hollerith of Yahoo Finance reports: Executives at some of the nation’s largest banks pointed to the resilience of the U.S. economy but warned that loan losses are likely to … [Read more…]
Why it matters: The state of the labor market influences interest rate policy. The labor market is being closely watched by the Federal Reserve as it considers its interest rate policy. A cooling labor market tends to fuel forecasts that the Fed will not raise interest rates further, which have risen to a range of … [Read more…]