Business, Career Development, News Break, Technology

Who relocates during a pandemic? | Robert Half reveals new trends in the Jobs Industry

January 30, 2021 No Comments

Previously Published on News Break In case you haven’t noticed, our economy has been re-opening since the introduction of vaccines. People are traveling again. Others are looking for work. And, hiring managers are back on the scene, recruiting for their latest openings — yet, so much of our regular hiring processes have changed. Last month, one company reported that more than 29% of working professionals would quit their job if not allowed to continue working […]

Business, Career Development, News Break, Relationships

Staying Productive During the Holiday Season

December 24, 2020 No Comments

Previously Published on News Break Relaxing in front of a toasty fireplace, we sip on hot chocolate and sing with our eight-year-old daughter. She has just discovered Karaoke for the first time and seems to be the next rock superstar, ready to make her big break. The holidays are for reconnecting with loved ones, spending time with family and rekindling the friendships we almost lost to the turbulence last year. It’s a time of great […]

Business, Career Development, News Break

The Job Search: Why aren’t you getting any calls back?

November 29, 2020 No Comments

PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED TO NEWS BREAK The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a serious toll on our economy. And for so many, it has also taken away the jobs that they’ve relied on for more than twenty years. Many of these people were so secure in their positions that they never would have imagined seeking new employment — especially so late in their careers. But, the truth is, the world will never be the same. And unfortunately, […]

Business, Career Development, Education, The Muse

Should You List Your GPA on Your Resume? Here’s Everything to Consider

October 23, 2020 No Comments

Previously Published to THE MUSE. To add or not to add your grade point average to your resume? It might not seem like an important question, but did you know that there are times including or not including your GPA could literally help land you the job or nudge you into the rejection pile? Adding your GPA to your resume when you don’t need to may detract from your actual qualifications. For example, if you […]

Cha Cha in the City, Business

When is the best time of year to hire fresh talent?

February 22, 2020 No Comments

hr process 4783430 640 Traditionally, the best time to search for a job is between the early months of January, February, and March. Companies hire aggressively from mid-January until the end of the month. Applicants start getting their resumes ready as early as November. They’re actively applying, but they’re not hearing back that much.

As entrepreneurs, we’re already busy as it is. Our budgets are limited in most cases. And, most of us are borderline experiencing “burnout” from all of the hats we’re wearing at once. Suffice to say, our time is precious, and no one lives the badge, “time is money,” with more of an honor than an entrepreneur ready to expand their business. A solid team, focus, and an in-demand product and/or service is pretty much all […]