Using “catfish” (or “catphish”) as a verb means to present false information about oneself online. Commonly used to begin romantic relationships online, it also applies to the working world. when job candidates intentionally misrepresent their skills/experience in pursuit of new positions, they are catfishing employers. In either case, it’s a very bad idea. CATFISHING CONSEQUENCES Law doesn’t specifically prohibit social catfishing, as it’s a relatively new situation.
Read more »Going to work every day keeps the paychecks coming in. You may receive excellent performance reviews and even get promoted. But while showing up and doing your job every day is important, it’s not the same as managing your career path. However, managing your career isn’t about getting a gold star. It’s about doing work you love and feeling confident, supported and on top of your game. You want a career that supports the kind of life you want to live.
Read more »As we enter 2018, many professionals begin identifying ways to improve in the year ahead. Some people dismiss New Year’s resolutions as a waste of time, but experts believe that goal-setting increases our well-being. And what are resolutions if not a lofty set of goals?
Read more »As we approach the end of the year, it is time to reflect on those things that we have already done, and look forward to those that we look to achieve. Being successful in the workplace leads to job satisfaction. Let’s look at what you can do as an employee to improve your job performance heading into a new year. Go Over Your Mid-year Review A mid-year review is a great way to help you get career focused.
Read more »Finding the right job is never easy. And while it might be tempting to jump at any job offer, you want to make sure it’s the right fit. You don’t want to waste your time – time that could be better spent looking for the perfect employment. 1. What’s important to me in a job?
Read more »The latest From the BLS Employment Report: According to the most recent jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. economy added 228,000 nonfarm jobs in November, surpassing expectations. Another strong month for jobs further demonstrates that the country is recovering from the impacts of major hurricanes Harvey and Irma in September. This is still true even with the October report being revised down to 244,000 jobs added from 261,000. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.
Read more »The latest From the BLS Employment Report: The Labor Department released its October jobs report, which shows that the economy has rebounded following hurricane disruptions last month. The October jobs report showed an increase in total nonfarm employment by 261,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.1 percent (2.2 percent for accounting and finance). There was a sharp increase in employment in bars, restaurants and hotels, which a direct result of hurricane recovery.
Read more »With Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Gen Z all working together under one roof, understanding how to motivate each generation is key. In our upcoming webinar, Next Generation Leadership, we dig into generational diversity in the workplace. We outline each generation to find out how to attract them to your organization, keep them there and motivate them to do their best work. Baby Boomers Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) are the first generation to attend college, with 27 percent of them earning degrees.
Read more »Have you ever wondered what goes into determining how much money you make?
Read more »Finding a new job can be hard work. Candidates live and breathe the deliberate grind of a job search. It can often take months of research, networking and self-marketing activities to find the right opportunity. Then comes the actual hiring cycle. This will take an average of nearly 43 days, according to an Accounting Principals-Google Consumer Survey of professionals across industries. That’s almost two full weeks longer than job-seekers think the process should take.
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