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Economic Slowdown Threatens Job Security and Living Standards Worldwide in 2024

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The United Nations published data from the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) “World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2024” report , which revealed that as of 2024 approximately 5% of the global workforce is unemployed — a slight improvement from the pre-pandemic era.

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Diplomas and Dilemmas: How 2023 Graduates Can Navigate Job Market Chaos

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2023 grads are entering a job market that is not so quick to employ new grads. This is a shift from the past two years where companies were fiercely competing to recruit interns and recent graduates. Although the U.S. February of this year saw an unemployment rate of 4.6%

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Gen Z’s Delulu Trend Suggests that the “Fake It Till You Make It” Approach Might Actually Pay Off

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In one TikTok , a non-Gen Zer asks her Gen Z intern to explain. Additionally, 78% of applicants routinely apply for jobs they aren’t qualified for, and half of the incoming resumes don’t meet requirements. So, the odds are in your favor to fake it til you make it—a little bit—in the job hunt. What does delulu mean?

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I had always meant to do a post on job searching and so I figured, why not now? AKA – Kiyomi’s 21-Step Job Hunt Strategy 1) Contact everyone you know in a personalized, positive, fun email When I first graduated college and whenever I am seeking new opportunities, I will literally email everyone I know. No, maybe 1 minute.

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Is Earned Wage Access A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing?

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This has led countless people to switch jobs hunting for higher pay, continuing the Great Resignation, and leaving companies to struggle to fill roles. While inflation has now stabilized enough that the Fed has taken a pause on raising interest rates , it’s still a pressing issue for the many families struggling to pay their bills.

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The Gender Pay Gap Impacts 41% Of Women – Here’s How To Infuse Equity Into The Hiring Process

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Nearly 2 in 5 employed women are job-hunting, with higher pay as the goal, according to a survey from ResumeBuilder. . 37% of women who are currently employed are looking for a new job . 75% of women consider a company’s maternity and family leave policies when applying for jobs .

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Microsoft Finds the One Thing That Matters Most to New Hires

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Many new workers are thinking to themselves: "Wow, I think this was a mistake," and may even begin job hunting again, knowing that there are plenty of employers out there who want them. Often, it's very simple: They don't feel a connection to the new job or the people or the organization. Why do new workers feel this way?