Unlocking Your Potential: The Power of Continuous Learning During Job Searches

In today’s fast-paced world, job searches can often feel like a daunting task. With countless applicants vying for the same position, it’s essential to find a way to stand out from the crowd. One of the most effective strategies to enhance your employability is through continuous learning. Embracing a mindset dedicated to growth not only […]
Mastering the Art of Continuous Learning: Essential Strategies for Your Job Search Success

In today’s fast-paced job market, the ability to adapt and learn continuously is not just a luxury; it’s a necessity. The traditional approach of attending school, securing a degree, and then entering the workforce is no longer sufficient. Mastering the art of continuous learning can set you apart from the competition and enhance your job […]
Proportion of workers seeking new jobs at highest level since 2014 | Staffing Industry Analysts

The proportion of individuals who reported searching for a job in the past four week rose to 28.4% — the highest level since March 2014. This is according to the SCE Labor Market Survey released Aug. 19 by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data. A year ago, the proportion was 19.4%. […]
The top 6 hiring trends to watch in 2024: Korn Ferry
October 27, 2023 Several trends, including artificial intelligence and early-career hiring, will influence talent acquisition in the coming year, according to Korn Ferry’s 2024 Talent Acquisition Trend report. The organization identified six recruitment and talent trends to watch for in the upcoming year. “With the explosion of AI in recruiting as well as the challenges […]
What’s really happening in the job market
For several years, I’ve participated with a group of Charleston business executives convened by the Richmond a Federal Reserve. As a participant we interface with a group of very smart economists who pick our brains to learn what’s happening in our respective businesses. A common theme from all is where have the employees gone. The […]
Employers have had enough and are starting to cut salary offers by as much as 47%, according to analysis of 20,000 job postings
After a few years of hefty pay increases for new hires, the trend is reversing, potentially spelling the end to a brief golden age of wage growth for job seekers. That’s according to data collected by online job board ZipRecruiter, which analyzed year-over-year changes in pay posted for more than 20,000 online job ads. It […]
A college degree is valuable, but life lessons can be priceless | RUBEN NAVARRETTE JR. | Las Vegas Review-Journal
This column appeared in the Post and Courier earlier this week. It discusses the impact a college education has on potential earnings. At Dunhill we’re seeing more customers value experience over education especially in manufacturing technology jobs. Food for thought! As a high school senior carrying a full load of classes, in addition to shuttling younger […]
Another headache for employers – Quiet quitting
Source: Quiet quitting: Are workers taking advantage or taking control? Mike Bebernes ·Senior Editor Sun, August 28, 2022 at 11:41 AM·7 min read So young people there, young people here asking themselves, What’s happening Over the past few weeks, the term “quiet quitting” has suddenly emerged to the center of debate about the American […]
LinkedIn revenue growth lower than expected in Q4, impacts to come from advertising and hiring slowdown
Interesting that LinkedIn posted revenue growth lower than expected. This despite a sizable increase in pricing earlier this year. I’m a dinosaur with a career that started with Sears in the early 70’s. In the late 70’s inflation was much worse that today so we rose prices on a weekly basis. As we reported financial […]
Jobless claims at lowest level since 1969
Recruiters are needed now more than ever. US initial jobless claims fell last week to their lowest level since September 1969, according to seasonally adjusted data released today by the US Department of Labor. Initial jobless claims dropped by 28,000 in the week ended March 19 compared to the previous week’s revised number to a […]