2021 Challenger March Madness Report Published March 17, 2021 As millions of the nation’s workers battle very real burnout after a tumultuous and uncertain year, the first round of this year’s March Madness tournament starts tomorrow. Fewer Americans are working than during the last tournament in 2019,...
What Should You Include In Your CV? Some job seekers wonder what they should include on their resumes. Should I discuss my work with stray dogs? Do employers want to hear about my trail running? In fact, employers do want to know about your unique interests...
A Net-Giver Focused on Helping People “Between Successes” [caption id="attachment_11828" align="alignleft" width="214"] Rich Spriggle, SVP[/caption] Rich Spriggle appears as a guest expert on the Emotional Balance Sheet podcast. The episode provides guidance for people in a professional transition as well as insight into how #TeamChallenger launches a...
Challenger February 2021 CEO Report Published March 10, 2021 Turnover at the chief executive level jumped 19% from January’s total of 89 to 106 in February, according to a new report released Wednesday by global outplacement and business and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. Last...
Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. February 2021 Job Cuts Report Published march 4, 2021 Planned job cuts announced by U.S.-based companies fell 57% to 34,531 in February from 79,552 in January. It was the lowest monthly total since December 2019, when 32,843 job cuts were announced, according...
How to Create a Compelling Cover Letter PUBLISHED March 1, 2021 The cover letter allows you to clearly and succinctly state your case for why the hiring manager should hire you. How we apply for jobs has changed dramatically in the last decade. Through LinkedIn, you can apply...
Filings for initial jobless claims dropped to 730,000, the lowest weekly level since late November "We know really fast job growth is coming as soon as some of these industries—hospitality, entertainment and travel—can get going again,” said Andy Challenger, senior vice president at outplacement firm Challenger,...
As part of ABC 7's series "Ready to Work," jobs expert Andy Challenger with Challenger, Gray & Christmas joined ABC7 for some tips on how people can prepare for a phone interview and how to put your best foot forward when you are on a...
Job Search Times Longest Since 2016 Spikes In Job Search Length In Q2 & Q4 Correspond To Spikes In Covid Cases The time it took for job seekers to find new positions spiked in the second quarter of last year and jumped nearly that high again in...
Indeed, the most important aspect to the job search is networking. But what if you don't already have a solid network in place, or it has been a while since you connected? It is crucial that you begin to build or reconnect with your network. Below...
Andy Challenger appeared on ABC7 as the February Jobs Expert discussing switching industries during the pandemic. Tips For Switching Industries/Careers Cast A Wide Net. Consider many different industries because casting the widest net possible will greatly improve one’s chance of success. Job seekers should realize that they...
FLU SEASON COSTS EMPLOYERS AN AVERAGE OF NEARLY $15B ANNUALLY Daily new cases of COVID-19 have fallen below 100,000 for the first time in months in part due to the implementation of federal guidelines mandating mask-wearing in government buildings and on public transportation. Meanwhile, new data...
