The Confident Career

3 Things to Keep in Mind as You Embark on or Continue Your Job Search

Despite the changing world, it is possible to initiate or continue searching for a job at the moment. And yes, it will be different. It’s true that some jobs may be harder to come by right now, and if you’re in one of those industries, know that there are opportunities in other fields where you can parlay your skills. There is great demand for jobs in healthcare (these jobs don’t all need a medical license), maintaining medical and consumer supply chains, or delivering essential goods to those staying home—some of these may be part-time jobs, some gig-jobs, and other full-time opportunities.

It’s encouraging that these opportunities exist, but keep in mind that your job search will still be challenging to traverse. Because so many businesses are now operating out of the homes of workers across the country, the responses from recruiters and hiring manager will likely be slower than usual but know that there are companies that will hire for the roles they need the most.

Career Moves to Make If You’re Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck

Many Americans now, unfortunately, know the feeling of living paycheck to paycheck, due to rising costs of living, high barriers to entry in the job market, and stagnating wages. This is leaving many with the feeling that there is little hope that they will be able to save money or have enough to cover emergency expenses. 

It seems financial stress is everywhere these days, and it makes sense, as living paycheck to paycheck can also leave many wondering what they would do in a situation where they lose their job. However, in spite of the many financial difficulties facing Americans, there are still people who are finding success when it comes to managing their personal finances and growing their careers. 

While it is easy to get discouraged, taking steps forward in your career can help mitigate financial stress. There are many things that you can start doing today that will boost your career and hopefully set you on track to boosting your income and increase your job security.

10 Jobs That Didn't Exist 10 Years Ago

2019 is already well on its way and new work opportunities are cropping up every day. Since 2009, our world has changed quite a lot, and that includes jobs. Here are 10 careers that didn’t even exist a decade ago:

The Job Interview: Don’t Add Insult to Injury

Unintentionally Insulting the Interviewer Isn’t the Way to Win the Job

I recently was speaking with a friend about bad job seeker behavior during the job interview.

The topic came up as she was recalling when she worked on the set of a TV show and there was a position open for an assistant in the writers’ room. An assistant on the show (not a writer) wanted to throw her hat into the ring despite not having any writing experience. As a favor, one of the writers agreed to interview her.

Transforming a Disability Into a Specialty

I’ve mentioned on the blog before that I’m an avid 60 Minutes watcher and recently they featured a story on Chris Downey, a blind architect (yes you read right). Chris Downey lost his sight ten years ago after brain surgery and instead of changing his profession because he could no longer see, he continues to design buildings.

His story is truly inspirational and we all hope that if we were faced with a situation like his that we would be strong, persevere, and not let something like not being able to see influence not being able to create.

The Secrets For A Successful Transition From Military Life To Civilian Life

Living in the military means learning how to be prepared. Preparation is critical for all aspects of the armed forces — from packing gear to being vigilant on the battlefield. However, not as many servicemen or women understand that preparation is necessary for their time after their tours end, as well. For too many veterans, re-adjusting to civilian life is something they’re simply not ready to do. They may have difficulty reconnecting with family and friends, getting back into the job market, or coping with the stress and trauma they experienced. This is why it’s important for anyone serving in the military to be ready for the day when he or she will have to transition back into the civilian world.

Gen Z Is Here And Ready to Work, But Are We Ready For Them?

With Gen Z entering the workforce, should we expect the world of work to change? A recent survey by Nexxt asked job seekers of all ages how they think Gen Z will impact the job market and the workforce.

Will Amazon Go Eliminate Cashier Jobs?

 

Amazon Go, Amazon’s autonomous grocery store is here and there’s been a lot of talk about it.

Yes, you read right…autonomous. It is designed to let customers walk-in through a subway-style turnstyle, pick up items, and purchase them without standing in a line, taking out a form of payment, or engaging with a person.

Would You Use Work As An Excuse To Miss Thanksgiving?

We recently surveyed 6,000+ job seekers to ask about their Thanksgiving plans and 1 out of 4 job seekers told us that if they could get out of Thanksgiving and maybe use work as an excuse...they would. 

But with Thanksgiving being a time to give thanks, forget our differences, and break bread, we'd like to think that if the Pilgrims and Native Americans could come together, we can too. So Happy Thanksgiving to all the job seekers and recruiters out there. Download the PDF.

Just Accept It. You Will Be Interviewed by a Robot, If You Haven’t Been Already.

 

In 2017, I would think I’d be more accepting of technology in the hiring process. I have readily welcomed technology into other parts of my life, I have a car that reads my text messages, I have a watch that tracks how many steps I take, and I have a wiretap that sits out in the open in my living room. But as an embracer of technology I still feel uneasy about the idea of a computer or a robot making hiring decisions. And I’m not alone.