Commentary: The emotional impact of being retrenched
Initiating counselling services before the start of the retrenchment process is crucial. Such preemptive support prepares employees for the emotional toll of job loss and provides a confidential environment to discuss anxieties and concerns, significantly reducing stress related to upcoming changes. Maintaining clear and open communication throughout the retrenchment process is vital. Employees should be […]
How to find a civilian career after leaving the military
Lisa Elswick’s boss at United Service Organizations was an Air Force veteran of 26 years when he retired from his distinguished military career, ready to take on a new challenge in civilian life. There were only a few wrinkles in his plan. “When he retired, he had never interviewed for a job,” said Elswick, the […]
Presidents grapple with how to respond to student protesters
When Michigan State University students established an encampment to call for divestment from Israel over civilian casualties in Gaza, President Kevin Guskiewicz visited the site to speak with student activists about their concerns. In response to similar protests, presidents at Emory University, University of Texas at Austin, and elsewhere sent in the police, who arrested […]
How to write meaningful recommendations about other people (opinion)
It’s 5:30 a.m. I am up before the day starts to write yet another recommendation letter. I have to get up earlier than usual to make sure that the letters due today or tomorrow do not get lost in the rush of the day. They are nonnegotiable; not for me, but for the people whom […]
Red flags, how to spot the differences when looking for work
HOUSTON – If a job listing or offer seems too good to be true, experts say, beware. If you’re desperate for a new job, it’s easy to get excited when you get contacted for an interview. But is that job real or fake? LinkedIn reports 50 percent of workers will actively look for a new […]
Here are 5 tips on how to land your next role after being laid off
Here are some tips on how to land your next role after being laid off. Violetastoimenova | E+ | Getty Images Companies around the world have continued to downsize following the overhiring spree during the pandemic. Since the start of the year, more than 57,000 employees have been laid off globally, according to Layoffs.fyi. From […]
How long should you stay at your job? How to switch strategically
A majority of Americans, 95%, said they plan to look for a new job this year, according to a January 2024 survey by job site Monster. Money is a big reason, with 45% of workers saying they need a higher income. Data from the Federal Reserve shows that job switchers increase their salaries more quickly, on average, than […]
‘Come with stories, talk about imperfections…’ ex-Google recruiter on how to approach job interviews
In the realm of job interviews, employers keep a keen eye out for certain warning signs — from tardiness to lack of preparation, these cues can influence hiring decisions significantly, according to Nolan Church, CEO of FairComp and a former Google recruiter told CNBC. Here are his tips for the competitve job market. Red Flags […]
How to spot and overcome ‘ghost’ jobs
Fangxianuo | E+ | Getty Images There can be ample roadblocks during a job hunt, including so-called “ghost” jobs. These can be phantom listings for jobs that don’t exist, or those posted such a long time ago that it seems the job may not be available. Luckily, there are ways for job seekers to sidestep […]
Teach students how to translate their learning for employers (opinion)
Here are some things faculty members say when administrators start talking about career readiness: “We are not here to teach skills.” (The word “skills” often comes out covered in stank.) “We teach students how to think critically, communicate clearly, and analyze interestingly and those are things any employer should value.” “We need to make sure […]