That is the question. The answer is simple: Trust your gut. Your unconscious self, coupled with your gut, is an absolutely amazing thing. It’s probably one of the most miraculous things we as human beings have going for us. Unfortunately, many of us don’t listen to it;...
Remember you can do this! Regularly review your accomplishments so they stay fresh in your mind when you network. Stay sharp through continued education, or study to obtain a certification in your field. Communicate the frustrations and successes of your job search with family...
Last week we gave you a contact strategy for your job search. (You can view it here: http://www.challengergray.com/press/blog/job-search-monday-creating-cont...
A new survey shows that, on average, three in ten job seekers finding employment in the first half of 2015 changed industries. While that was down slightly from a year ago, the fact that nearly one-third of successful job seekers switched industries indicates that...
While the pace of job creation has accelerated significantly over the last year, it is, by no means, “easy” to find new employment. To help those struggling to land a job, global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. will suspend normal business operations...
Even if you're not a salesperson, when looking for a job, your only job is to sell yourself. You're convincing employers that they need you, that they can't keep doing business without you, and the best way to do this is to craft a compelling...
ENCOURAGED BY IMPROVING JOBS PICTURE, MORE REENTER THE LABOR POOL In August 2014, about three million Americans re-entered the labor pool, reigniting their job searches after weeks or months of sitting on the sidelines. The reemergence of these job seekers was enough to bump the unemployment...
Will Social Media History Trip Up College Graduates? Published May 13, 2014 NEW SURVEY REVEALS HR EXECUTIVES’ VIEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVITY For this year’s crop of college graduates, the use of social media is second nature. However, will these grads’ comfort with sharing their lives on Facebook,...
How Labor Day Has Changed Since the Great Recession of 2009 Published on: Aug 28, 2013 Monday marks the fifth Labor Day since the official end of the Great Recession in June 2009. While the number of Americans employed is still trying to get back to pre-recession levels,...
Certification and Advanced Degrees: Are They Worth It? The value of certification and/or advanced degrees, such as an MBA, often comes into question in the wake of economic downturns. There are two camps on the issue. On the one side you have those who spent time...
