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It's the End of Retail as We Know It … And You Should Feel Fine
The amount of retail space shuttering in 2018 is on track to surpass the 105 million square feet record set last year, leaving retailers, shopping center owners and store employees shaking in their boots. Don’t hit the panic button just yet, however, because when one store closes, something new opens, bringing with it opportunities for consumers — and for job seekers. It may be the end of retail as we know it today, but what it's evolving into brings hope.
It's the End of Retail as We Know it … And You Should Feel Fine
The amount of retail space shuttering in 2018 is on track to surpass the 105 million square feet record set last year, leaving retailers, shopping center owners and store employees shaking in their boots. Don’t hit the panic button just yet, however, because when one store closes, something new opens, bringing with it opportunities for consumers — and for job seekers.
The Kick in the (Re)Tail Recruiters Need
“The future belongs to those who prepare for it.” While I can’t take credit for the line (thanks Ralph Waldo Emerson), I’ll appropriate it for retailers as a warning of changes to come in industry recruitment: Prepare for your company’s hiring future or it won’t have one. The retail landscape is rapidly changing. The gap between industry leaders and smaller shops continues to grow. In fact, the gap between industry leaders and LARGER shops is becoming more prominent.
Are You Successful If You’re Working 70 Hours a...
Measuring job success in a contemporary workplace does not necessarily mean working 70 hours per week. Putting in long hours is most common in white-collar, managerial positions in accounting, law and consulting firms. Discover some of the reasons why this overwork mentality exists among these highly competitive professions.
Retail Giants Are Shifting America’s Economy, Meet the Recruiting Tactics Shaping Their Impact
Retail giants are using automation to get rid of jobs! Headlines like this sell magazines and newspapers, but they’re incredibly misleading. Companies like Amazon and Wal-Mart are creating so many jobs in smaller towns all over the United States. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the number of warehouse and storage-sector jobs had risen roughly 3.9% year-over-year, to a preliminary count of 948,500.
5 End of Year Holiday Job Search Tips
Joe Weinlick Head of marketing at Beyond.com, Joe focuses on writing short perspectives to help job seekers be heard. Julie Shenkman As Social Media Manager for Beyond.com, Julie hears from job seekers and career professionals every day, and she writes articles that address common concerns. John Scott As a Career Advocate at Beyond.com, John counsels job seekers about their resume and provides insight into making a positive first impression with employers.
Would You Use Work As An Excuse To Miss Thanksgiving?
Joe Weinlick Head of marketing at Beyond.com, Joe focuses on writing short perspectives to help job seekers be heard. Julie Shenkman As Social Media Manager for Beyond.com, Julie hears from job seekers and career professionals every day, and she writes articles that address common concerns. John Scott As a Career Advocate at Beyond.com, John counsels job seekers about their resume and provides insight into making a positive first impression with employers.
Looking for a Job Doesn't Mean Leaving the Job You Have
Joe Weinlick Head of marketing at Beyond.com, Joe focuses on writing short perspectives to help job seekers be heard. Julie Shenkman As Social Media Manager for Beyond.com, Julie hears from job seekers and career professionals every day, and she writes articles that address common concerns. John Scott As a Career Advocate at Beyond.com, John counsels job seekers about their resume and provides insight into making a positive first impression with employers.
3 Subtle Things That Successful Job Seekers Do
At Nexxt, we recently conducted a survey in order to better understand what makes some job seekers successful (defined as candidates that have received at least one job offer in the last six months) and what makes others not. When we analyzed the data we were hoping that there would be overtly obvious differences in the things that successful and unsuccessful job seekers do, but in actuality we found that all job seekers are basically doing the same things.
Go Ahead…Fail A Little: Employers Actually Like That Sort of Thing
One of the hardest interview questions according to job seekers is “Tell me about a time you failed.” While job candidates see it as the hardest interview question, recruiters view it as the most important question they ask. We get why the question is insightful for recruiters (now if only job seekers were actually good at answering it, that’s according to recruiters).
Candidate Outreach: Rethinking the Way We Recruit
Rethinking the Way We Recruit To capture the attention of potential candidates, recruiters and hiring managers need to change how they connect with them. Run a job search on any job site. Or just use Google. Out of millions of jobs, you'll easily find hundreds that may or may not be a match for you. But, whether you are a match or not, you can quickly submit your resume to any of them. And millions of job seekers do, every day. Countless resumes, quickly submitted to countless jobs.
Top 5 Soft Skills Employers Look For
5. Problem Solving The ability to turn challenges in opportunities and find creative solutions to reach one’s goals is number five on our list. To the hiring manager, a good problem solver is someone that can think creatively and take initiative when needed. You might be asked questions similar to the following to allow the employer to understand your problem solving skills: 4. Personality How well the person fits into the corporate culture is pretty important and number four.
Why your recruiting strategy is failing - Philadelphia Business Journal
In today's tight labor market, companies are struggling to find quality candidates, and simply posting a job opportunity in hopes that talent will find you isn't enough. The job board industry has been slow to evolve to meet the rapidly changing needs of recruiters, and ultimately, stay relevant. To top it off, technology giants have muscled their way into the industry. You may have heard that a little company named Google recently got into the jobs market.
Getting the Most Out of Your Onboarding Process
Transitioning into your new role at a new company can be challenging. The onboarding process helps to familiarize you with the company and bring you up to speed. It also sets the tone for the future. During this pivotal point in your career, it's easy to get overwhelmed. The onboarding process only happens once, so it's important to make the most out of it. Here are some tips to help you maximize your early experiences.
Workplace Burnout Could be Due to Loneliness
If employees are experiencing workplace burnout, it might not be because of high stress at work or a feeling of always being behind. It might be due to loneliness. More social support at work makes it less likely that employees will burn out, and employees will be more productive and satisfied. But what can employers do to alleviate this emotional exhaustion at work and encourage workplace engagement and positive social relationships between co-workers?
Looking at All of the Options Helps You Make...
Whether you're a hiring manager deciding on which candidate to hire, a stock clerk trying to determine which supplies to order or a veteran employee considering which retirement plan suits you best, the decision-making process can be stressful, frustrating or all-together impossible. Follow these tips to make better decisions and weigh all your options.
Why Some CEOs Stay While Others Are Forced Out
Several high-profile companies faced leadership crises at the top during the first half of 2017, and these crises bring to light the issue of CEO tenure. How long should companies tolerate CEOs who lead a company through tumultuous times? Several cases give you an idea as to why companies hold on to leaders while other CEOs are forced out by the board. United Airlines and Uber faced intense scrutiny from the media, customers and employees in 2017.
What is Your Best Approach to Decision Making?
Thanks to computer technology, software and apps, more and more companies rely on big data to drive their business models. Leaders develop strategies using information compiled and analyzed by computers. Despite all of these advances, there still needs to be a human element behind decision-making in corporations. Experts touted by Harvard Business Review detail the best approach when figuring out how to move forward with a particular strategy.
Managers Drive Results Alongside of Employee...
Being a good leader who drives results doesn't mean you need to sacrifice employee engagement. In fact, according to a study reported in the Harvard Business Review, the best leaders are able to accomplish both successfully. These leaders understand the value of relationship building and know that to be effective, they must have the best people working for them, those who are actively engaged and devoted to employers.
Five Ways to Become the Person Every Employer Wants to Hire
Approximately 118 people apply for each available job in the United States, according to the latest available data from Forbes , and only 23 percent of them get interviews. That's why you must create ways to differentiate yourself from other applicants and demonstrate why you're the right person for the job. Following are five tips on becoming the person every company wants to hire. Use a "Summary" of experience on your resume in lieu of a career objective.
Understanding the Role of a Recruiter
Financial advisors may tell you that the best approach to saving for retirement or investment strategy would be to have a diversified portfolio of assets that will help you reach your goals. A similar approach should be adopted as you embark on your job search strategy. Don’t rely too heavily on one job search approach but instead utilize many different resources to help you generate more interviews and ideally land the new job of your dreams.
4 Reasons to Boost Your Career with a Specialization
Due to the rapid advancement of technology and changes in the job market, employers are seeking employees that are Subject Matter Experts. Previously, schooling was a more holistic experience aimed at creating well-rounded individuals—students learned something about everything. Now the employment world has shifted and candidates with specializations are in demand.
3 Ways to Build Rapport During an Interview
Joe Weinlick Head of marketing at Beyond.com, Joe focuses on writing short perspectives to help job seekers be heard. Julie Shenkman As Social Media Manager for Beyond.com, Julie hears from job seekers and career professionals every day, and she writes articles that address common concerns. John Scott As a Career Advocate at Beyond.com, John counsels job seekers about their resume and provides insight into making a positive first impression with employers.
The Secret to Hitting the Next Rung on the Corporate Ladder: Learning
However, learning also allows you to gain new skills that could give you a competitive edge over people who aren’t as interested in educational growth. Let’s take a look at some specific actionable strategies you can try to grow your knowledge while getting ahead at work. In some cases, learning can generate higher earnings.
Want Honest Coworkers? Work with Millennials
Full disclosure: I’m in no man’s land when it comes to belonging to a generation. I’m somewhere between Gen X and Gen Y or as it was recently deemed— The Oregon Trail Generation . Nevertheless, I'm taking the counterpoint of the Millennials, afterall, I do have Boomer parents who worked hard to give my siblings and myself the opportunity to succeed or should I say the opportunity to fail (and live in their basement due to the recession).
3 Tips to Stand Out From the Candidate Crowd
Joe Weinlick Head of marketing at Beyond.com, Joe focuses on writing short perspectives to help job seekers be heard. Julie Shenkman As Social Media Manager for Beyond.com, Julie hears from job seekers and career professionals every day, and she writes articles that address common concerns. John Scott As a Career Advocate at Beyond.com, John counsels job seekers about their resume and provides insight into making a positive first impression with employers.
Five Ways to Improve Your Skill Set As a Busy Professional
Working during the day and attending school at night or vice versa can be physically and mentally exhausting. It also slows the pace or completely stops a professional from growing in his/her respective career path. Here's 5 ways to consistently improve your skill set as a busy professional. Time management is essential to balancing personal and professional pursuits. It enables you to utilize every waking hour of the day to only important activities.
Beyond the Resume: Tips for Marketing Yourself to Employers
Knowledge of your job industry is very crucial. To learn about the industry, reach out to professionals who have experience in this field and inquire if they may be willing to sit down and talk with you. You should also conduct research on the firm that will interview you. Knowing about the industry and or company in advance helps you to be well prepared and gain self-confidence which is crucial for the process.Interviewers will be impressed with your knowledge of the firm and the industry.
5 Signs Your Job Search Efforts Lack Heart
It's discouraging to see the success of others when you are working hard to find your next opportunity. Whether you're unemployed or trying to find a job while you're employed the length of time it takes to find a new job can be daunting. Depending on the articles you read, or who you talk to there are no hard facts on the average time it takes to complete a job search in 2016.
3D Printing and Traditional Metal Casting...
A collaboration between two manufacturing firms could have huge implications for the future of the industry. Autodesk partnered with Aristo Cast, a Michigan foundry, to combine 3-D printing with traditional metal casting to create lighter-than-usual airplane seats. The technique could pave the way for lighter parts in airplanes, vehicles and machines. Autodesk used computer-aided design software to make a plastic frame for a commercial airplane seat using 3-D printing techniques.
Job Ads: Make Your First Sentence Count
Want to get more responses to your job ads? You can advertise in more places. If you are paying based on performance you can raise your bid. But, there is one thing you can do that doesn't cost anything and might have a HUGE impact. Write a compelling introduction in your job description. In fact, just focus on making the very first sentence as compelling as possible.
Indebted to You? Student Loan Benefit Could Be Key Retention Tool
Every day parents and students alike research the cost of a college education — and sticker shock sets in. Even worse than knowing the cost of college is actually paying the bills after graduation. That’s why some employers are now looking to attract talent by setting their sights on something that pains many young people in the workforce: crippling levels of student loan debt.
Creating Job Advertisements That Attract a Multi-Generational Workforce
The most common conflict we see between the current generations in the workforce is actually one that isn’t new: the older generation thinks the younger generation isn’t fit to work. While it’s comforting to know that someday Millennials will look down on the Gen-Zers (or whatever nickname they’ll have) the way Baby Boomers look down on Millennials now, it also means that the working generations have more in common than we give them credit for.
How Small Business Can Make Big Waves with HR Tech
HR Technology isn’t a luxury, but companies often think it is. Small companies, especially, may be tempted to forego the expense of using a third-party system to handle recruiting and HR functions and do it themselves. But as HR tech continues to evolve, more small businesses are adopting it. This year, 60% of small businesses plan to invest in HR technology — a rate 7% higher than large businesses.
How to Hire for the One Position You Can't Seem to Fill
In a candidate-driven market, finding the right people for the job can be hard. Up to 40% of employers report having a hard time filling positions. When you have empty seats at the office, you’re missing out on productivity and income, and you’re more than willing to pay someone to fill said seat. So why can’t you find anyone? Your search radius may vary, but depending on what positions you’re filling, finding illusive candidates could be a matter of how you’re looking versus where you’re looking.
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