Join the online discussion Challenger Connection 2021 Tuesday, July 20, 2021 | 9AM EST/8AM CST Join us to discuss continued trends and thought leadership as we reclaim work, connection and engagement during Summer 2021 and beyond. Panelists include Andrew Challenger, Laura Sterkel, Colleen Madden Blumenfeld, Sterling Gunn, Andrea Grant, Kevin Ryan,...
How to distinguish yourself from competitors in your search for a new job An effective approach to stand out in a company's employee search is to prove you are a goal-oriented employee. In this respect, your most important forum is the face-to-face interview. It always is a...
2021 Challenger College Graduate Outlook Published April 27, 2021 After a year of tremendous uncertainty, quarantines, isolation, and challenging remote learning environments, millions of resilient young adults across the country are graduating into a recovering job market, but with lots of competition, according to an analysis of...
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...
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...
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...
How Employers Use Applicant Tracking Systems Published February 15, 2021 Did you know an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) reads your resume before a human ever sets eyes on it? It's important to include keywords that best represent you and your abilities. Not only will this help ATS...
SVP Andy Challenger February Jobs Expert on ABC 7 Andrew Challenger appeared on ABC7 this morning to discuss Chicago-area employment, opportunities, and job search tips to land the next position. Cook County unemployment stood at 9.3% and Chicago's unemployment rate is 8.1% in December 2020, according to...
Watch Andy Challenger on ABC7 SVP Andy Challenger appeared on ABC 7 this morning to discuss top jobs and tips on how to search both pre- and post-pandemic. Healthcare Healthcare is perennially one of the top industries for jobs. An aging population fuels a growing demand for workers,...
