hr – Page 6 – The Confident Career

April 10, 2020 Julie Shenkman

Who’s Hiring in the Wake of COVID-19

In the midst of this uncertain time, it can seem as if every business has come to a grinding halt. The unemployment numbers look grim, with claims currently hovering near 17 million as the impacts of COVID-19 continue to effect

April 7, 2020 Julie Shenkman

3 Things to Keep in Mind as You Embark on or Continue Your Job Search

Despite the changing world, it is possible to initiate or continue searching for a job at the moment. And yes, it will be different. It’s true that some jobs may be harder to come by right now, and if you’re

March 5, 2020 Emily McKinney

Navigating Benefits as a New Grad: A Guide to What’s Cool and What’s Important

Navigating the job market is stressful no matter you experience level. But for new grads, there’s an extra layer of complexity added to the process. It’s often difficult for new grads to figure out things such as typical pay for

August 20, 2019 Julie Shenkman

Why Switching Jobs Usually Means More Money

Looking to make more money? Before you go asking for that raise, consider abandoning ship. Switching jobs may very well result in a major salary increase. Investopedia states that the average American employee will only receive a 3-5% raise per

June 8, 2018 Emily McKinney

Hot as Cell! Ready 4 Mobile Domination?

Text is growing in popularity as an effective recruitment tool. But, what does this mean for the job search process? Well, things are changing, and both recruiters and candidates alike are taking to newer, faster, more effective recruitment tactics –

Cartoon people with thought bubbles overhead.

May 11, 2018 Emily McKinney

Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills – Which Do Recruiters Value Most?

When searching for a job, it seems almost impossible to know what employers want these days. Some people insist that companies care more about culture and look for people whose personality will mesh well with the team. Others say that

March 23, 2018 Emily McKinney

Turn to Texting to Find Your Next Job

Seems like everyone these days is glued to their phones. Some people are on Instagram, making fun of their frenemy’s new haircut while others are playing Candy Crush or whatever this week’s equivalent is. But with over a billion smartphones

People standing in a circle holding hands

January 16, 2017 Julie Shenkman

How to Harness the Power of Positive Thinking to Slay the Job Search

With the New Year, underway and people making resolutions to be better versions of themselves it can be hard to be positive all the time, especially if you’re in the process of looking for a new job. We get it…looking

November 15, 2016 Julie Shenkman

Career Success Rebooted: This is NOT Your Father’s Career

I grew up in a time when Wall Street was booming, shoulder pads (and hair) were big, and a wood paneled station wagon was a status symbol, yes, you guessed right, it was the 80s. My parents each worked in

Hate your job? How long should you stay?

September 28, 2016 Julie Shenkman

It’s Okay to Leave a Job You Hate

Walk into any bar around town at happy hour and you’ll overhear more than one person complaining about work. Job dissatisfaction is pretty common and often people feel like they owe it to a company to suffer through a bad

Tag: hr