The job market is known to make swings from one side of the spectrum to another, often coinciding with the state of the economy. Since early 2020, the economy has undergone several unique transformations and evolutions as the American workforce has largely become redefined through a generational health crisis. Whether you need an individual,...
Do you often find your workday spiraling out of control? You start each day with a plan to get so much done, but soon find yourself becoming distracted, focusing on low-priority tasks and, simply, procrastinating. So how can you regain control of your time? One-size-fits-all lists on how to be more productive don’t work;...
The most important thing you can do at the beginning of a new job is to observe. Think of the Alligator as it floats on the lake with just its eyes and ears above the water. Alligators and their cousins, crocodiles, have been around for millions of years while other groups like the dinosaurs became...
Merito Group is a US-based woman-owned business providing data-driven talent acquisition solutions including consulting services based in the Washington D.C. area. We understand that candidates face a lot of pressure when applying for a new position and that is why we offer individualized coaching to help candidates gain the confidence to crush their interview. But...
The Great Resignation era of workers are returning to the workforce but not as originally imagined. With new priorities and values, Americans are searching for a new job or a new career, which also means becoming an entrepreneur. Employers, especially those in strained industries such as transportation and finance, are fighting to keep current employees...
Moonlighting is defined as an employee working another job outside of their main job. Traditionally, moonlighting employees were those who were cash-strapped or in-between careers, but in today’s gig economy, many white-collar professionals are turning to a second job for a variety of reasons – supplemental income, personal fulfillment, skill-building and other factors. ...
The New Year is just around the corner, and we’re all familiar with the New Year New You theme. But have you applied that ideology to your resume? Here are five simple steps to refresh your resume for the New Year. Clarify your job target. Once your career direction is clear to you, tailor...
According to Dominick Reuter at Business Insider, the practice of employees and candidates ghosting their new or potential employers is becoming all too common. Employers are running into employees who quit with no notice, usually to take a higher paying job. Recruiters are encountering candidates who don’t show up for interviews or won’t show up...
What do you think of when you hear “employer brand”? Sarah Lybrand, a self-employed journalist, defines this as the organization’s reputation among employees and potential employees. Essentially, the employer brand is the company culture than can attract and retain qualified candidates. We have a very competitive job market right now so creating a positive employer image is important to hire...
You don’t have to give testimonials for a commercial or be the CEO to represent the organization you work for. According to Samantha Lenger, a product manager at FreeWheel, the most obvious way you represent the company is when you wear branded merchandise outside of work. Even if you don’t have a uniform or company “swag”, you can still communicate the...
