As Job Scams Become Prevalent, Here’s How Job Seekers Can Protect Themselves
Between 2020 and 2021, the number of job and employment agency-related frauds reported to the Federal Trade Commission increased nearly 300%, from 7,324 to 21,824 …
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Pronouns Ruin Prospects: Research Proves Hiring Managers’ Bias Against Non-Binary and Gender Queer Pronoun Users
Pronouns may be nothing new, but the idea that people may claim their own is still somewhat astonishing to some. Many people still succumb to …
College Students Overestimate Their Starting Salary by Nearly $30,000 in 2023
Today’s college students clearly haven’t done their homework. Although 80% say they’re aware of the typical salary range for professionals in their field, 78% overestimate …
Building a Better Mousetrap: Workations Reshape Travel and Work Life
More people are working remotely than ever before. And not just from home. A recent study found 80% of remote workers would seriously consider taking …
The Top 10 Highest-Paying Careers That Are in Demand
In today’s economy, having a high-paying career is more important than ever. With the rising cost of living, making ends meet on a low salary …
5 Proven Ways to Develop Leadership Skills for a Better Career
Every organization on the face of the planet needs talented leaders. Developing leadership skills should be your top priority if you want a higher-paying career. …
Navigating The World of Immediate Hire Jobs
People looking for work may have come across job listings that advertise positions as “immediate hire” and wondered whether these openings were safe to pursue. …
Striking Balance in Salary Negotiations
A recent survey found 58% of Americans accepted job and salary offers without bargaining. At the same time, 85% of those who did negotiate got …
Striking Balance in Salary Negotiations
Salary negotiation can be one of the hardest parts of starting a new job. Some people overdo it and alienate prospective employers, while others feel …
Picking a Side Hustle? 8 Things You Should Know
One-third of those polled in a study by LendingTree and PYMNTS said they worked a second job. In addition, 1 in 6 people said they …
Sorry Five Day Work Week, We Can Do Better! The Majority of Employees Want Shorter Schedules
Our nearly century-long love affair with the five-day workweek is over. Countries worldwide piloted programs, funded studies, and polled citizens about reducing standard work days …