According to a recent U-T San Diego article, the saga of the long-term unemployed continues, with millions of Americans still unable to find new jobs in a timely manner. The article profiles two San Diegans who are among the 5 million Americans who have been unemployed more than 27 weeks. Significant gaps in work history […]
Over the past few years, I have witnessed a growing trend of increased educational and technical requirements for workers across a number of different job sectors. A new survey from the Society for Human Resource Management and Achieve found that, compared to 10 years ago, there are more jobs with specific technical requirements and a higher […]
This week on Good Morning San Diego we talked about knowing when it is time to leave your current job. What kinds of things should you be on the look out for? How do you go about making the transition professionally and respectfully?[wpvideo hpTGX01P]
The U-T San Diego recently reported on a study that found a hiring bias against unemployed people. The study had 47 human resource professionals review resumes for an imaginary marketing manager position and then rate them based on desirability of hiring. The study found that applicants who were currently employed received much higher, positive ratings […]
[wpvideo McDvKbn2]It’s no secret that networking is one of the most critical aspects of securing a job in today’s tough economy. Last week on KUSI’s Good Morning San Diego, I talked about effective networking and the importance of connecting with people face to face in a digital world.
[wpvideo kDHPgZ3Z] This week on KUSI’s Good Morning San Diego, I talk about the important role nonverbal communication plays in a job interview. When interviewing, nonverbal communication and body language are just as important as the words you say. To make a good first impression, it is critical to have your nonverbal communication messages match […]
UC San Diego recently released the fourth edition of its annual jobs report, “Hot Careers for College Graduates.” The study used wage and employment information gathered by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics to determine what constitutes a hot job for a college graduate in today’s highly competitive job market. The data […]
Here are some great tips for those people that are currently employed but want to better themselves as employees and ensure job security. These simple tips will not only increase your job security, they could also lead to a raise or promotion. UT San Diego
In hard economic times like these, networking can be one of, if not the most helpful and important things a job seeker can do. Referrals are huge. My time is much better spent calling people I know and trust asking, “Do you know anybody that would be right for this job?”, rather than sifting through […]
With the advent of the Internet, online job postings are abundant and now easily accessible to anyone who has a mobile phone or internet connection. While this online accessibility has certainly improved convenience and efficiency for job seekers, it has also increased competition. In fact, many employers report receiving thousands of applications for just one […]
