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Instead of fighting it, professionals need to lean into uniquely human skills that are hard to automate. AI is coming for your job. Or is it? At a recent Mac’s List and University of Oregon’s School of Journalism & Communication sponsored event exploring AI in the world of work, panelists tackled this question head-on. Esteemed… Read more: How Not to Lose Your Job to AI: Lessons from a Mac’s List Event - Breaking Barriers: How Mentorship Fuels the Rise of Women Leaders in BioTech
In 2023, an exciting milestone captured widespread attention: for the first time in history, 10% of Fortune 500 CEOs were women[1]. At the same time, another striking statistic emerged—this same group of women leaders also surpassed – albeit not by much – the number of CEOs named John. [2] Media outlets reported on these achievements… Read more: Breaking Barriers: How Mentorship Fuels the Rise of Women Leaders in BioTech - Why Trendy Resumes May be Hurting Your Job Search: The ATS Problem
In today’s competitive job market, job seekers are doing everything they can to stand out – which makes sense! As leadership search professionals and resume strategists, we’re seeing that the most popular trend is the use of highly designed resumes with multiple columns, decorative fonts, icons, graphics, and colors. These resumes look sleek and professional,… Read more: Why Trendy Resumes May be Hurting Your Job Search: The ATS Problem - Understanding the Difference Between Recruiters and Reverse Recruiters
In the job market, there are many professionals who play distinct roles in connecting talent with opportunities. While terms like headhunter, recruiter, talent acquisition specialist, and executive search professional are often used interchangeably, they share a common objective: finding qualified candidates to meet a company’s specific needs. However, reverse recruiters offer a different approach by… Read more: Understanding the Difference Between Recruiters and Reverse Recruiters - 2024 Executive Insights for Search & Staffing for Q2
Industry Report – Executive Insights The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their first read on August’s labor market. Download and read LinkedIn‘s Global Executive Insights. - Common Resume Mistakes to Avoid
How do you sum up the value you bring to a potential employer in one or two pages? Your resume is the primary marketing piece of your personal brand. Ideally, this document will help you stand out as an applicant and get companies clamoring to hire you, and there is no room for error. Unfortunately,… Read more: Common Resume Mistakes to Avoid