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Job Searching in the Time of Coronavirus

Ah, the job search! Is it just me or has it gotten a bit more complicated lately? As one of the many people who have been actively looking for a job recently—you better believe I’ve been watching the Coronavirus with my eyes wide open, but the past few weeks have left me scratching my head and grappling for more information. Just when I think I’ve got a handle on it; new information comes to light that makes me take a closer look. Whatever you may think on the subject, the Coronavirus is having a gigantic impact on industry and society at large—and that, my friends, is nothing to be scoffed at. With Coronavirus being the dynamic situation that it is, it’s hard to know how to go about applying for jobs at all. Read on for the latest information!

Navigating Benefits as a New Grad: A Guide to What’s Cool and What’s Important

Navigating the job market is stressful no matter you experience level. But for new grads, there’s an extra layer of complexity added to the process. It’s often difficult for new grads to figure out things such as typical pay for the position they want in the city they want, whether the PTO the company offers is normal or not, and whether having a keg in the office is actually a benefit or more of a distraction. This guide will help break down what’s normal, what’s cool, and what’s just plain useless when it comes to benefits a company is offering.

The Art of Nailing the Interview for a Remote Position

With remote work being increasingly offered by employers, job seekers are more likely to consider such roles in this digital age. The idea of working from home, a coffee shop, or anywhere can be an appealing alternative to slogging through rush hour traffic.

But how can you put your best foot forward when interviewing for remote work positions when the hiring manager can’t even see, well… your foot? Be prepared for your next remote position interview with these tips.

Starting Salaries Have Not Changed Much Despite Tight Job Market for College Graduates

The unemployment rate in the United States is currently at 3.5%. With more jobs than job seekers on the market, usually that means employers offer higher wages as a recruitment tactic. However, in this case, a significant change in salaries offered has not occurred, which is puzzling many experts. Furthermore, while pay rates have not increased, profits, in fact, have.

While experts are still analyzing the situation, there are several factors that may be contributing to lower salaries or a lower rate of raises. In no particular order, some of these include:

Is Hypersensitivity A New Skill Employers Are Looking For?

In 2016, the World Economic Forum (WEF) released a report in which it listed the top skills employers will be looking for in 2020. We’re now in 2020 and we can see that much of what was predicted in the report has been correct. Soft skills took the top spots of the list, and understandably so. If you compare today’s workplace with those from the past, you won’t see people leaning over at their individual desks relentlessly typing away from 9-5. Instead you’ll see plenty more scenes of collaboration and team work. The dynamics of the workplace are changing and with it a new set of attitudes have been rolling in. Eight out of the top 10 skills mentioned by the WEF are: