Add another important acronym to your dictionary! YOLO: You only Live Once! It expresses the view that one should make the most of the present moment without worrying about the future. This attitude is often used as a rationale for impulsive or reckless behavior. Yet COVID-19 has confirmed that death does not discriminate. And it can come at any moment.…
The Coronavirus pandemic has affected all of us in many ways. It has created a lot of questions about our health, the health system, the economy and, of course, our interactions and social distancing. In particular it has placed job seekers in another level of uncertainty. A successful job search involves efforts related to a more effective version of the…
As the year comes to an end, do you feel safe in your current job? Are you confident about making progress in your career? In the new work environment no company can guarantee job security. Layoffs and downsizing are the new normal! And you can be the next to be impacted! What is a layoff? According to Wikipedia a layoff…
Are you understanding the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and the role it plays in the new automated recruitment process? Many job candidates don’t! And that can be a major hurdle in conducting an effective job search. Applicant Tracking Systems have become a key tool to support the recruitment process in most organizations. You need to understand the function of this…
In terms of networking, are you a social vegan and don’t like meet? If you are, your job search or career transition will be more difficult. And it will take longer. According to NPR a successful job search is all about networking. Most people still hunt for jobs primarily by looking for positions posted online. But the personal connection is…
Have you ever applied for a job that fit like a glove? Then you got a rejection? This can be an indication of how recruitment bias can, and will, affect your transition. We all have biases: conscious or unconscious. They are automatic, quick judgments and assessments of people and situations. This process is influenced by our background, cultural environment as…