What Should I Put on My Resume Survey Published April 7, 2020 Stresses of the job search often include, and indeed begin with, questions about the resume. Is it too long? Should I include work experience from my college days, former salary, or LinkedIn profile? With so much...
Initial weekly jobless claims soared to 3.3 million, only a few weeks after a historic low of 200,000. This highlights the whiplash workers and HR professionals are experiencing as the labor market transitions from one of the tightest on record to a likely recession. Despite...
While the labor market remains strong, manufacturing is slumping, job cut announcements are rising, and a coming downturn may be looming. Whether looking for work or to advance in one’s field, Challenger experts can help guide professionals in the right direction. For the 34th consecutive year,...
Despite some indicators pointing to a potential downturn, such as the slowdown in manufacturing and automotive, lower business investment, and waning market confidence, the labor market remains tight and companies everywhere are looking to attract and hire talent. This Labor Day, job seekers would be...
Job seekers have a lot of tools at their disposal to learn about companies, professionals, and industries. Colleen Madden Blumenfeld and Ashley Parker, two of Challenger's ace business researchers, discuss best practices for job seekers before going into an interview or applying for a job....
How do you find a job when you need to bypass general biases of the market? Get in front of decision makers! This episode, EVP Rick Cobb gives great advice on how to get in front of real people who can make a difference in...
The likelihood of nabbing a full-time offer increases for those who have held internships, according to a recent study from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), and for those with paid internships, the chances are even better. As internships are increasingly becoming an...
The likelihood of nabbing a full-time offer increases for those who have held internships, according to a recent study from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), and for those with paid internships, the chances are even better. As internships are increasingly becoming an...
Especially in a tight labor market, if you are a desirable candidate with a strong skill set, it may seem that you are holding all the cards. But until you get the offer letter, you are just another candidate. Consider this scenario: you are interviewing, everything...
While it is absolutely imperative that you remain positive ( and yes, we really mean that), if you find that you are often applying for positions for which you are not quite qualified or are having a hard time getting calls back, it might...
