https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/02/jobs-report-june-2021.html The jobless rate increase came even though the labor force participation rate was unchanged at 61.6%. A separate figure that accounts for discouraged workers and those holding part-time jobs for economic reasons fell sharply to 9.8%, with the 0.4 percentage point decline putting the so-called real unemployment rate below 10% for the first time…

Asking why you weren’t hired might help you get an offer in the future. https://lifehacker.com/the-right-way-to-ask-why-you-didnt-get-a-job-1847244651 – The process of interviewing for a job can feel like a job in itself, particularly when it is stretched out over weeks or months and requires you to devote your attention to fulfilling countless tasks you hope will prove…

https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/new-job-anxiety Starting a new job can trigger a complex mix of emotions. You might feel proud of yourself and satisfied that your hard work has paid off, but you might also notice some uneasiness creeping up amid your excitement. What if you can’t handle the workload, or the job is nothing like you imagined? What…

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2021/06/14/if-your-brain-could-speak-it-would-request-10-things-for-career-success/?sh=fe08f32321c7 – Your brain can’t tell you what it needs, but neuroscience can speak for it. Studies show that a healthy and happy brain needs certain things to function optimally to help you build a viable career. The more you accommodate those needs, the more productive, healthy and successful you can be and the longer…

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2021/06/08/linkedin-forsees-the-job-market-going-from-doom-and-gloom-to-boom/?sh=6eb0d7f335ed LinkedIn is the go-to social media platform to network and find a job. There’s no better way to gain valuable insights into how the job market is performing than to speak with Jennifer Shappley, the vice president of global talent acquisition atLinkedIn. In a wide-ranging interview, Shappley shared the trends that she is seeing…

https://hbr.org/2021/05/the-key-to-landing-your-next-job-storytelling Today’s workforce is hyper-competitive. It’s hard to stand out, and if you’re hunting for a job, you need strategies to appear more credible, authentic, and memorable than your peers. What’s the best approach? In his bestselling book, Brain Rules, molecular biologist John Medina shares a surprising insight that explains why one job candidate’s application…

https://www.fastcompany.com/90640047/your-job-search-wont-go-well-without-this-one-thing If you’re in the job market—and who isn’t these days!—you’ll want to present yourself as a strong candidate every step of the way. And there is nothing more important in doing so than having this one thing. It’s a single, clear, compelling message about yourself. After all, you need to be telling your story,…

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…