https://www.nbcnews.com/know-your-value/feature/5-tips-land-your-dream-job-2021-ncna1252694 – When you’re searching job listings on your computer, do you think you’ll find your dream gig? Chances are you won’t. Between 70 and 80 percent of jobs aren’t published publicly, and 85 percent of jobs are found through networking. Yet, we often feel compelled to spend the majority of our time on job…

https://www.fastcompany.com/90588314/3-tips-for-finding-a-new-job-in-2021 . If you’re among the millions of Americans recovering from a layoff, it can be a daunting challenge to jump back into job-seeking. It’s particularly so for women—many of whom have worked their entire lives to break into typically male-dominated industries—but it is not insurmountable. For those looking to start fresh in 2021, here…

https://www.biospace.com/article/set-post-pandemic-career-goals-with-these-tips/ Undeniably, the pandemic has upended many people’s plans of building a successful career. In fact, it has potentially derailed the occupations and career trajectories of numerous professionals across different industries. However, times have changed as the world is gradually recovering from the crisis. Now, you have an opportunity to set your career goals again…

https://apnews.com/article/health-coronavirus-economy-business-eee5b94c08c4df3518978ed155abb986 WASHINGTON (AP) — Wages and benefits grew quickly for U.S. workers in the first three months of the year, a sign that businesses are starting to offer higher pay to fill newly-opened jobs. U.S. workers’ total compensation rose 0.9% in the January-March quarter, the largest gain in more than 13 years, the Labor Department…

https://economicgraph.linkedin.com/resources/linkedin-workforce-report-may-2021 Over 176 million workers in the U.S. have LinkedIn profiles; over 97,000 companies in the U.S. use LinkedIn to recruit and members can add over 38,000 skills to their profiles to showcase their professional brands. That gives us unique and valuable insight into U.S. workforce trends. This LinkedIn Workforce Report is a monthly report…

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2021/04/08/new-job-openings-increased-by-an-astounding-74-million-hitting-a-two-year-high/?sh=4beca95d4499 While we were beset by unrelenting negative news portending imminent doom, a surprising thing happened—things got better much quicker than anyone could have imagined. According to Reuters, “U.S. job openings rose to a two-year high in February.” The number of job openings increased to 7.4 million at the end of February. Remarkably, it’s over…

https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/stocks-to-buy/602447/best-infrastructure-stocks-biden-next-spending-plan The Biden administration’s focus has shifted to infrastructure with the American Jobs Plan. These 15 infrastructure stocks represent several themes that could get a boost. With the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill done, President Joe Biden’s administration has shifted to its next major priority: the much-anticipated “American Jobs Plan” – a potential booster shot…

Performing your best at work isn’t about working as hard as possible. It’s about optimizing how you approach each day in an effort to prioritize your health and well-being. Because when you feel good, you’re going to do well. Most of us have an idea of what our greatest career strength, skill, or asset is….

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/09/08/advice-from-a-career-coach-on-how-to-stay-positive-during-a-difficult-job-search/?sh=14c43d0d77ab Author, speaker, coach and founder of Cheryl Czach Coaching, helping high-achieving professionals and organizations accomplish what’s next. Admittedly, this is a difficult time to be unemployed. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, “Unemployment rose higher in three months of COVID-19 than it did in two years of the Great Recession.” In numbers, that…

https://hbr.org/2021/03/4-tips-to-nail-a-virtual-job-interview If you’re job hunting right now, chances are you’re also interviewing remotely. There are some serious upsides to this. You can avoid tardiness (no traffic snarls), reference notes without being too obvious, and if you’re located in a rural area, you now have access to the same opportunities as city dwellers, saving you $$$. There are…