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Job market in 2022
Economy Extends Strong Hiring Growth --- Unemployment stays at 3.6%; labor force declines in tight market for workers
Mitchell, Josh. Wall Street Journal, Eastern edition; New York, N.Y. 07 May 2022
U.S. Labor Market Has Yet To Get Powell's Memo
International Business Times (USA) May 6, 2022
Financial Press: Key Words: ‘They’ll be entering a job market that’s eager to have them’:
Will record-high inflation encourage more people to go back to work?
Financial Press, Weblog post. Financial Press Newstex. May 12, 2022
Heard on the Street: The Economy's 'Help Wanted' Sign ---
Sluggish workforce participation doesn't bode well for action by the Fed
Lahart, Justin. Wall Street Journal, Eastern edition; New York, N.Y. 07 May 2022
The Companies Cutting Staff, Freezing Hiring or Slashing Costs: See the List; Even amid a tight labor market and low unemployment, some public companies and startups are turning cautious amid falling markets and economic concerns
Prang, Allison. Wall Street Journal (Online); New York, N.Y. 13 May 2022
The US private sector added 247,000 jobs in April, dramatically slowing hiring amid surging inflation
Winck, Ben. Business Insider, US edition; New York 04 May 2022
Wage Gains Continue for Workers of U.S. Small Businesses; Job Growth Moderates Slightly in April
PR Newswire; New York [New York]. 03 May 2022
Small Business Hiring Trends Upward in April
Business Wire; New York 06 May 2022
Hiring Among US Employers Slowed in April -- ADP
Dow Jones Institutional News; New York 04 May 2022
How and when will the Fed’s rate increases affect hiring?
Casselman, Ben. New York Times (Online), New York: May 6, 2022
Job Seekers Emboldened Amid Labor Shortages: Half of Employed Job Seekers Expect Their Employer to Counter Outside Offers
Business Wire; New York 03 May 2022
A wave of layoffs is sweeping the US. Here are firms that have announced cuts so far, from Peloton to Wells Fargo.
Gilbert, Ben. Business Insider, US edition; New York 06 May 2022
Top Workplaces USA 2022
America's Best Startup Employers 2022
The Best States to Look for a Job
FlexJobs Announces the Top 100 Companies to Watch for Remote Jobs in 2022:
The 100 Best Companies to Work for in 2022
Glassdoor THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN 2022
Job seekers advice
Summer Jobs for Teens Come With Tax Traps and Benefits; Young workers' first paychecks can offer a great introduction to one of life's few certainties. Here's what they—and their parents—need to know about that first brush with the IRS.
Saunders, Laura. Wall Street Journal (Online); New York, N.Y. 13 May 2022
New job asked you to interview via app? Be careful
Carriage Towne News (Kingston, NH) May 7, 2022
Job hunting tips: The importance of upskilling in a jobseekers’ market
Camden News (AR) May 11, 2022 |
How to destress your job search
The Fresno Bee, (CA) May 8, 2022 Author/Byline: CareerBuilder
Ten keys to keep in mind before looking for your first job
Translated by Content Engine LLC. CE Noticias Financieras, English ed.; Miami 10 May 2022
Security Recruiter Directory
CSO (Online); Framingham, May 6, 2022
Adrants: 5 of the Best Tips to Get a Job Using Indeed
Weblog post. Newstex Trade & Industry Blogs, Chatham: Newstex. May 9, 2022
Four keys to have a positive digital footprint in Social Networks
Translated by Content Engine LLC. CE Noticias Financieras, English ed.; Miami, 29 Apr 2022
The Office Beckons. So What Are We Wearing Now?: [Money and Business/Financial Desk]
Maheshwari, Sapna. New York Times, Late Edition (East Coast); New York, 01 May 2022
Highest paying jobs in the United States: 25 jobs offering more than US$ 100,000 per year
Translated by Content Engine LLC. CE Noticias Financieras, English ed.; Miami, 04 May 2022
How Small Businesses Can Compete in a Heated Job Market -- WSJ
Dow Jones Institutional News; New York, 05 May 2022
U.S. automatically extends work permits for renewal applicants
Translated by Content Engine LLC. CE Noticias Financieras, English ed.; Miami, 03 May 2022
How To Handle Rejection In Your Job Search
TAPinto.net (NJ) May 1, 2022
Inc's Regionals 2022: Meet the 923 Fastest-Growing U.S. Companies from Coast to Coast
Looking for a Job? Try Going Beyond Big Cities
Torry, Harriet; Dougherty, Danny. Wall Street Journal, Eastern edition; New York, N.Y. 23 Apr 2022
'Alternative credentials' taking on more importance in the workplace
Kranc, Joel. BenefitsPRO; New York, Apr 22, 2022
2022 best cities for freelancers
Associated Press: Financial News April 29, 2022 Author/Byline: By TINA OREM of NerdWallet
So, You’re Graduating With A Technology Degree…
The University of Illinois-Springfield Journal, (IL) April 27, 2022
How do you know when it is time for 'Plan B' in your job search?
The Muskegon Chronicle, Web Edition Articles (MI) April 22, 2022
Six questions to ask when you've been rejected for a job
The Toronto Star, Web Edition Articles (Ontario, Canada) April 25, 2022
U.S. News: Service Corps Snags Healthcare Workers
Smith, Rebecca; Ballhaus, Rebecca. Wall Street Journal, Eastern edition; New York, N.Y. 28 Apr 2022
Should I take the job? - Here's how to figure it out
The News Tribune, (Tacoma, WA)April 24, 2022
Warning signs a side hustle job may be a scam - Job hunters targeted more and more by fake employers
CBS - 6 WTVR (Richmond, VA) April 22, 2022
How to end an important email so you don't appear unprofessional - and which sign-offs to use and avoid
Johnson, Dave. Business Insider, US edition; New York 26 Apr 2022.
Skills and jobs in demand Wall Street Firms Make Crypto Push to Catch Up With ‘Cool Kids’
Wealth Management; New York, Apr 25, 2022
The AI Revolution Hits an HR Roadblock
HRNews; Alexandria. Apr 22, 2022
Travel Is Back, but Airline and Hotel Workers Are Not; Southwest, Wyndham, others work to staff up to meet rising demand
Sider, Alison. Wall Street Journal (Online); New York, N.Y. 28 Apr 2022
Crowdsourcing offers fleets a solution to driver shortages
Marcott, Susan. Commercial Carrier Journal : CCJ (Online); Tuscaloosa, Apr 28, 2022
You Made $700 From an Online Side Hustle. Now the IRS Will Know. A new tax law means
Smart Steps Job Seekers Can Take To Vet Potential Recruiters
CoderPad’s Tech Hiring Survey Finds 60% of Recruiters Are Ready to Ditch the CV;
Find new jobs with the skills you already have
Best Paying Jobs
Connect And Relate To Your Personal Brand
What Killer Marketing Can (And Cannot) Do For Your Job Search
Should You Be Honest in the Exit Interview? --- As more employees head out the door, their talks with HR are heating up.
4 Pointers To Help You Get Hired In The Post-Pandemic Era
How to Write a Stellar Elevator Pitch
How to Write a Professional Bio
Checkr Launches Expungement Solution and Sets Goal to Clear 1,000 Job Seekers’ Records for Free
How to spot a toxic culture by reading between the lines of a job ad.
Three Steps To Level And Power Up Your Network To Elevate Your Career
Seven Things To Never Ask About During A Job InterviewSkills and jobs in demand
Worried About A Gap In Your Resume As A Result Of The Pandemic? Here’s How To Handle It
Indeed Career Guide
To Find Your Next Job More Quickly, Tell Your Community You’re Open to Work
The 8 Best Online Tools For Your Job Hunt In 2021
themuse - 7 Ways Job Searching Will Be Different in 2021 (and How You Can Adapt)
Forbes - Lots Of Career Interests? How To Show You’re Flexible But Not Unfocused-
Vault - 4 Tips for Searching for Companies that Focus on Diversity and Inclusion
DESPITE SUPPLY CHAIN AND INFLATION-RELATED ISSUES, THE 2022 CONSTRUCTION SEASON BRINGS GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR SKILLED TRADE JOB SEEKERS
Dow Jones Institutional News; New York, 06 May 2022
Teens Fill Big Gaps In a Hot Job Market
Dill, Kathryn. Wall Street Journal, Eastern edition; New York, N.Y. 10 May 2022
Hospitality and Retail Each Saw Over 1 Million Job Postings in Q1 2022: New Report by Staffing Giant PeopleReady
PR Newswire; New York. 09 May 2022.
Why Are Companies Hiring More Multilingual Workers?
HRNews; Alexandria, May 9, 2022
The best gigs for earning a quick $500
The San Diego Union-Tribune, Web Edition Articles (CA) May 9, 2022
Global Applicant Tracking System Market is Expected to Reach USD 3.11 Billion by 2030: Straits Research: North America and Europe are dominating the global applicant tracking system market. With a market value of USD 1.26 billion by 2030, North America is expected to be the largest market for applicant tracking system. The presence of several companies' headquarters in North America has boosted the applicant tracking system market. Said, the staff in this region is the most technologically advanced.
NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel; New York 09 May 2022
Job Openings, Quits Reach Record Highs
Mena, Bryan. Wall Street Journal, Eastern edition; New York, 04 May 2022: A.2
Hospitals eye in-house staffing agencies to combat nursing shortage
Christ, Ginger. Modern Healthcare; Chicago Vol. 52, Iss. 9, (May 2, 2022)
Cybersecurity: Cyber Chiefs Try New Tactics to Get Talent
Rundle, James; Nash, Kim S. Wall Street Journal, Eastern edition; New York, N.Y. 21 Apr 2022
Tech Wage Puts Pressure on Companies; Many technology workers are commanding compensation
increases of 20% or more, corporate tech chiefs say
Bhattacharyya, Suman. Wall Street Journal (Online); New York, N.Y. 21 Apr 2022
LONDON FAST BECOMING A HOTSPOT FOR CRYPTO JOBS
City A.M; London [London]. 20 Apr 2022
The 39 highest-paying jobs you can get without a bachelor's degree
Hoff, Madison; Gillett, Rachel. Business Insider, US edition; New York 21 Apr 2022
SkillUp Career Group Coaching
Coursera Industry Skills Report highlights critical skills gaps as digital transformation investments
accelerate across all major industries
Where The Big Freelance Opportunities Are Now: Tech Insights From Coursera
The 30 Fastest-Growing Jobs And Careers For The Next 10 Years
WorkInSports Publishes Inaugural State of Sports Hiring Report: Survey of 340 U.S. job seekers in the sports industry hints at
CIOs redouble efforts to retain skilled workers.
SkillsBuild, a free digital platform that helps job seekers prepare for new careers in technology by developing technology and professional skills
How—and why—to craft an elevator pitch for your job searchFor College Graduates
Top 10 Tech Job Skills Predicted To Grow The Fastest In 2021
2020 Drucker Institute Company Ranking of Best-run companies
For Connecticut Workers
Manufacturing companies struggle to fill jobs. What are they doing to entice workers?
The Bulletin, Web Edition Articles (Norwich, CT) May 12, 2022
State forecasts jobs to rebound, including much low-paid work - Connecticut sees jobs rebound through mid-2023, including abundance of low-paid work - Industries that shut at start of pandemic have biggest expected gains
The Hartford Courant, (CT) May 13, 2022
Helping released felons get jobs Bill making it easier to gain professional licenses heads to gov.
Jessica Bravo CT Mirror. Hartford Courant; Hartford, Conn. 06 May 2022
One in six CT government jobs is vacant as workers keep leaving
The Stamford Advocate, (CT) May 3, 2022
Capitol likely to keep some remote options
Greenwich Time (CT) May 6, 2022
Hiring in Hartford tech sector heats up: Major IT company hoists corporate flag in city
Gosselin, Kenneth R. Hartford Courant (Online), Hartford: Tribune Publishing Company, LLC. Apr 22, 2022
Synchrony Skills Academy Celebrates Grand Opening with CT Governor Lamont; Provides Tech Training,
Job Opportunities for Underserved Communities
PR Newswire; New York. 25 Apr 2022
Fair Workweek bill would give workers stability they deserve op-ed
Kehoe, Richard; Bell, Don; Wilson, Sebrina; Amadasun, Harry; Parkinson, Angie; et al.
Hartford Courant; Hartford, Conn. 25 Apr 2022
State agency plans to hire around 700
New Haven Register (CT) April 21, 2022
Official: CT breweries 'bouncing back' from pandemic
Shoreline Times (New Haven, CT) April 15, 2022
Attracting new grads in an unprecedented candidate's market2021 Grad’s Guide to Getting Hired
Elmquist, Jess. BenefitsPRO; New York, May 10, 2022
What New Grads Want --- The class of 2022 holds a lot of leverage in a hot hiring market. Money, flexibility and specific assignments are important -- but so is a chance to come into an office.
Ellis, Lindsay. Wall Street Journal, Eastern edition; New York, N.Y. 07 May 2022
At-Work Tech Rules for New Graduates
Nguyen, Nicole. Wall Street Journal, Eastern edition; New York, N.Y. 09 May 2022
Do You Need a Grad Degree to Compete Right Now? Probably Not
Manufacturing.net; Madison, May 6, 2022
Volunteer opportunities for recent grads
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) May 11, 2022
Student Loans: Five Steps College Graduates Should Take -- WSJ
Dow Jones Institutional News; New York, 09 May 2022.
HR 101: How to get a job as a new grad
Place, Alyssa. Employee Benefit News (Online); New York, May 11, 2022
Wall Street Internship Checklist: How to land a competitive 2023 summer
internship in investment banking, trading, or asset management
Reed, Alexander. Business Insider, US edition; New York, 10 May 2022
10 Entry-Level IT Jobs and What You Can Do to Get Hired
Hey College Grads: Here Are the Best and Worse Places to Start Your Career
FlexJobs Names Hottest Opportunities in the Entry-Level Remote Job Marketplace
What Companies Should Know About the Class of 2022; Our survey shows that many
graduates aren't necessarily looking for what recruiters think they are looking for
Gimbel, Tom. Wall Street Journal (Online); New York, 03 May 2022
Skip college in 2021? Enroll this fall This year is an ideal time for students to resume education
Colin Beresford NerdWallet. Hartford Courant; Hartford, Conn. 27 Apr 2022
Schools Woo M.B.A. Prospects --- Young professionals weigh costs of taking two years out of a career to earn a business degree
Ellis, Lindsay. Wall Street Journal, Eastern edition; New York, N.Y.. 27 Apr 2022
College Enrollment and Work Activity of Recent High School and College Graduates - 2021
Targeted News Service (USA) April 27, 2022
Employers Pull Out the Stops To Woo Recruits on Campuses
Ellis, Lindsay. Wall Street Journal, Eastern edition; New York, N.Y. 21 Apr 2022
Dear Brooke: Summer Internships | The Fairfield Mirror
The Mirror, Fairfield University (CT) April 20, 2022
College Majors With the Lowest Unemployment
2021 Best Employers for New Grads
The 10 Best Remote Career Fields For New College Grads
Career website for college students
A job-search game plan for the class of 2021
Résumé
For Women in the workplace
When the Grass Isn’t Greener,
The Secured Lender, April 2022
LinkedIn adds parenting-based job titles - Big step in fighting bias against career gaps
USA TODAY (USA) April 21, 2022
Pay gap closes for some young women
Gregg, Aaron; Bogage, Jacob. The Washington Post; Washington, D.C. 29 Mar 2022
These 32 Rapidly Growing Jobs Are Held Mostly by Women
Once-Male Dominated Jobs Now Mostly Held by Women
Women's Pay Gains Now Outpace Men's
Sarah Chaney Cambon; Rivas, Ana. Wall Street Journal, Eastern edition; New York, N.Y. 22 Mar 2022
Understanding the gender pay gap and how it hurts women's earnings and ability to build wealth
Lockert, Melanie. Business Insider, US edition; New York 10 Mar 2022
A career coach who spent 16 years in corporate America breaks down what women should do monthly,
quarterly, and annually to position themselves for a raise.
Nance-Nash, Sheryl. Business Insider, US edition; New York 10 Mar 2022
For the veterans transitioning to civilian careers
Best Jobs for Military Spouses and Where to Find Them
Yakima Herald-Republic (WA) May 10, 2022
AARP Launches Online Resource Center to Help Protect Veterans Against Rising Fraud
PR Newswire; New York 28 Apr 2022
12 Ways to Land That Civilian Job
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) April 21, 2022
The Veteran Jobs Mission Makes Bold New Commitment to Hiring Veterans and Military Spouses
Dow Jones Institutional News; New York, 23 Mar 2022
How companies seek out veterans for employment
Army Times: Web Edition Articles (USA) March 12, 2022
What you need to know about salary negotiations
Army Times: Web Edition Articles (USA) March 10, 2022
American Veterans Group to support job placement and assistive services for Connecticut veterans:
Military Times Best For Vets: Employers survey
For older workers
Jumpstart your search for a part-time job in retirement5 Remote Job Search Tips for Older Workers
The Oakland Press, (Pontiac, MI) May 11, 2022
9 tips to set yourself up for semi-retirement
McCullah, Susan. Business Insider, US edition; New York 11 May 2022
Retirees are being lured back to work in droves
Bhattarai, Abha. The Washington Post; Washington, D.C. 08 May 2022
Millions retired early during the pandemic. Many are now returning to work, new data shows.
Bhattarai, Abha. The Washington Post (Online), Washington, D.C, May 5, 2022.
5 Job Hunt Tips For Job Seekers Ages 50 And Up
What Older Workers Need to Know About Video Résumés
Niftynews50s - News and advice for job seekers age 50 and over
This Is the Occupation With the Oldest Workers
AARP Launches Skill Building Platform to Help Older Workers Compete in Today's Job Market: Two-Thirds of Older Workers
Can Employers Ask Your Age on Job Applications?
For people with disabilities
AI Hiring Tools Can Violate Disability Protections, Government Warns; Justice Department, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission say companies whose use of AI tools leads to discrimination could face legal trouble
Vanderford, Richard. Wall Street Journal (Online); New York, 12 May 2022.
Neurodiverse Candidates Find Niche in Remote Cybersecurity Jobs; The Covid-19 pandemic forced many employees to work from home, leveling the playing field for people with conditions such as autism, who might not fare as well in office settings
Liu, Nicolle. Wall Street Journal (Online); New York, N.Y. 13 Apr 2022
Westport aims to increase job opportunities for people with disabilities
Westport News (CT) April 8, 2022
Career change
Raises for Job Switchers Heighten Inflation Risk
Guilford, Gwynn; Sarah Chaney Cambon. Wall Street Journal, Eastern edition; New York, N.Y. 25 Apr 2022
Some Job-Switchers Are Having Second Thoughts -- WSJ
Dow Jones Institutional News; New York 25 Apr 2022
Ask HR: What to Do When You Have Second Thoughts About a New Job
HRNews; Alexandria, Apr 22, 2022
Quitting one job for another? Here’s one Charlotte career coach’s advice
The Charlotte Observer, Web Edition Articles (NC) April 22, 2022
U.S. Employers Are Waiting Too Long to Address Retention Risks, According to PRO Unlimited’s Latest Labor Market Report
Business Wire; New York, 20 Apr 2022
Money isn't everything for the 20% of people who regret quitting their jobs during the Great Resignation
Hoffower, Hillary. Business Insider, US edition; New York, 19 Apr 2022
Here are the states where the most Americans quit their jobs in February
Hoff, Madison; Winck, Ben. Business Insider, US edition; New York, 20 Apr 2022
FlexJobs Survey Finds Roughly 1 in 3 Are Currently Considering Quitting Their Jobs
PR Newswire; New York, 12 Apr 2022
How resigning from job may hamper home buying plans
The Hartford Courant, (CT) April 17, 2022
People make 1 common mistake when they quit, according to this influential work researcher. Here's his advice on how to avoid it.
Jones, Stephen. Business Insider, US edition; New York, 03 Apr 2022
Seven main mistakes when writing a resume
Translated by Content Engine LLC. CE Noticias Financieras, English ed.; Miami, 19 Apr 2022
The dos and don'ts of the modern resume
The Albany Herald, (GA) April 20, 2022
6 signs of a great resume that stands out
The Fresno Bee, (CA) April 10, 2022
How to Use Keywords and Phrases in Your Resume and Cover Letter (With Tips and Examples)
How To Write a Military-to-Civilian Resume: Highlighting Your Military Experience
How To Include Excel Skills on Your Resume *** Excel Spotlight
5 Keys To Transforming Your Resume
How To Revamp Your CV In 30 Minutes
How to make a video resume
Are ATSs ignoring your resume?
6 Tips for Building a Stellar Tech Resume
Five Damaging CV Issues And How To Fix Them
How to land a job by tailoring your résumé and cover letter to appeal to bots
Recruiter And ATS Expert Shares Resume Dos, Don’ts And ATS Myths
How to Optimize Your Resume for an ATS
15 Things To Avoid Putting On Your ResumeRésumé Builder for active duty military and veterans transitioning to civilian careers
Resume Tips for Career Changers
Military to Civilian Resume Examples & Template for Veterans
How to write a cover letter
Résumé Builder - Cover letter examples
Résumé Builder - Résumé examples
Targeting A Board Seat? Here’s How To Improve Your LinkedIn Profile
Above the Law (USA) May 10, 2022 Author/Byline: Wendi Weiner
Don’t Make These Mistakes With The Experience Section Of Your LinkedIn Profile
Above the Law (USA) April 19, 2022
CareerAlley: 8 Must-Haves of a Successful LinkedIn Profile for 2022 Grads
CareerAlley. Weblog post. Newstex Global Business Blogs, Chatham: Newstex. Apr 10, 2022
That smiling LinkedIn profile face might be a computer-generated fake
Find the Top Skills for Almost Any Role with This New Tool
A New Way to Represent Career Breaks on LinkedIn
LinkedIn for Job Seekers
New LinkedIn Features Every Freelancer Needs To Know About
How To Write An Impressive LinkedIn Work Experience Section
7 Free LinkedIn Features to Use in Your Job Search
Managing LinkedIn With Multiple Remote Jobs
How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
A Better Way to Address Career Gaps
Had to take career gaps? LinkedIn’s latest feature helps you explain
These InMails Get the Best Response Rates, LinkedIn Data Reveals
99 LinkedIn Profile Tips
Should You Use LinkedIn’s #OpenToWork
The 31 Best LinkedIn Profile Tips for Job Seekers
Find Jobs on LinkedIn – Best Practices
LinkedIn Profile Tips for Standing Out and Making Connections
Cover LetterVirtual Job Interviews are Here to Stay: How to Impress Potential Employers Over the Computer:
Top 10 common cover letter mistakes to avoid
Richmond Times-Dispatch: Web Edition Articles (VA) April 19, 2022
Cover Letter tips to land your dream job
The News Tribune, (Tacoma, WA) April 17, 2022
Harvard University Office of Career Services Resume and cover Letter Guide
Writing a General Purpose Cover Letter: Tips, Template and Examples
How to Write a Cover Letter: The All-Time Best Tips
35+ Successful Cover Letter Tips & Advice
The Best Cover Letter Examples for Every Type of Job Seeker
Job Interview
Hiring Managers Are Tougher with Candidates Doing Remote Interviews
NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel; New York 11 May 2022.
Five tips for presenting yourself at a job interview
Translated by Content Engine LLC. CE Noticias Financieras, English ed.; Miami. 10 May 2022
Show your leadership skills in a job interview
The Beacon News, (Aurora, IL) May 8, 2022
10 Questions to Help Rate Your Sales Skills
Oechsli, Matt. Wealth Management; New York, May 2, 2022 |
Six steps to successfully tell your story in a job interview
David Mastovich | The Tribune-Democrat, (Johnstown, PA) April 30, 2022
How to use the STAR method - for your next job interview
The News Tribune, (Tacoma, WA) May 1, 2022
New Survey: College and Career Tech Grads In Demand for Open Jobs
PR Newswire; New York, 27 Apr 2022
Carolyn Hax: How to manage severe job-interview anxiety
Hax, Carolyn. The Washington Post (Online), Washington, D.C. Apr 19, 2022
Here's How Bill Gates Would Answer 3 of the Most Common Job Interview Questions
5 Common Interview Mistakes and How to Fix Them
6 interview red flags that are concerning enough to reconsider an offer
Don’t Forget to Do This Before a Job Interview
12 Excel Interview Questions and Answers To Help You Prepare *** Excel Spotlight
8 Tough Interview Questions and Answers to Ace Them
Jobseekers: These 4 interview responses are BS that hiring managers see right through
The rise of never-ending job interviews
Answers To New Employer Job Interview Questions
Landmines To Watch Out For When Interviewing For A New Job
Interview Questions & Answers
How To Fail A Job Interview
Got a Job Offer? Here’s How to Negotiate Your Salary. Practice with the WSJ’s interactive chatbot on getting the best salary after you’ve been offered a new position
The Ultimate Guide: How to Prepare for a Phone Interview
themuse - job interview tips
Avoid these 7 résumé mistakes if you want a job interview
How To Handle Salary Questions In An Interview
10 Unexpected Interview Questions to Get Unrehearsed Answers
Salary Negotiation
How pay transparency could shake up the city's job market
Deffenbaugh, Ryan. Crain's New York Business; New York Vol. 38, Iss. 18, May 9, 2022
Career - Younger workers aren’t keeping salaries a secret anymore
Boston Herald (MA) May 9, 2022
The rise in compensation: What employers need to know to attract top talent
Betts, Carolyn. BenefitsPRO; New York, Apr 29, 2022
Employees Want Voluntary Benefits but Don’t Always Understand Them:
Supplemental health and financial offerings can bolster workforce resilience
HRNews; Alexandria, May 4, 2022
Inflation Is on the Rise–What About Salaries?
Blake, Jennifer; CCP; LLC, PerformancePoint. Weblog post. Northern Exposure [BLOG], Brentwood: Newstex. Apr 25, 2022
New York City Lawmakers Vote to Delay Pay-Range Disclosure on Job Listings -- Update
Dow Jones Institutional News; New York, 28 Apr 2022
Inflation have you needing a raise? Here's how to ask for one
CBS - 5 WKRG (Mobile, AL) April 26, 2022 Author/Byline: Alix Martichoux; Nexstar Media Wire |
Ask HR - How do I ask for a raise in a competitive market?
Gainesville Guardian (FL) April 28, 2022 Author/Byline: Johnny C. Taylor Jr.; Special to USA TODAY
With inflation at a 41-year high, you should be asking for a raise - here's how to do it
Jackson, Sarah. Business Insider, US edition; New York, 23 Apr 2022
Nearly 400,000 federal contractors will get paid $15 an hour starting this weekend.
Interview Question: "What Are Your Salary Expectations?"
Zillow Is Abandoning The Antiquated Location-Based Pay System
Salary Negotiation Tactics For Your Next Job Offer
How to Write a Salary Negotiation Email
Jobseekers: This is exactly what you need to know to get paid fairly
The counteroffer: here’s how to get that bump
Major Red Flags To Look For Before Accepting The Job
Hybrid/Remote work
Hawaii remote workforce is double national average
Honolulu Star-Advertiser (HI) May 10, 2022
U.S. News: Remote Work Spurs A Pitch for Tech Visas
Bykowicz, Julie. Wall Street Journal, Eastern edition; New York, 11 May 2022
Remote Work Can Damage Career Advancement, New Study by Alliance Virtual Offices Finds - Remote workers are 38% less likely to receive bonuses, but work 50% More overtime than their in-office peers - Hybrid workers fare best
May 4, 2022 | GlobeNewswire (USA)
FlexJobs Names Hottest Opportunities in the Entry-Level Remote Job Marketplace
PR Newswire (USA) May 3, 2022
Top 75 Companies to Watch for Hybrid Jobs in 2022
12 Remote and Flexible Companies With a 4-Day Workweek
Top 30 Companies That Hire for Work-From-Anywhere Jobs
The Annoyances of Working From Home: It's the little daily frustration that can make a big difference.The 27 Highest-Paying Trade Jobs — No Bachelor’s Degree Required
The great pandemic work-from-home experiment was a remarkable success: Stanford economist
FlexJobs Names the Top 30 Companies Hiring for Remote Freelance Jobs in 2021:
Vaccines in the workplace
United to Let Unvaccinated Staff Return to Their Jobs
Sider, Alison. Wall Street Journal, Eastern edition; New York, 10 Mar 2022
Burnout
4 In 10 U.S. Workers Report Increased Burnout, Robert Half Research ShowsPreventing Burnout as a Working Mom.
PR Newswire; New York 10 May 2022
US Cities With the Longest Workweeks
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Forbes 2022 America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms
Forbes 2022 America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms
Top Rankings of Best U.S. Job Markets
May 17th, 2022, first virtual career fair for legal professionals
A free online tool helping job seekers in selecting IT career path
A Platform serving the needs of underserved early career job seekers.
2022 Staffing 100 North America - list of leading staffing agencies
NinjaJobs - a Cybersecurity Jobs Platform
https://www.collegerecruiter.com/ job search site used by students and recent graduates who are seeking internships, part-time jobs, seasonal work, and entry-level career opportunities.
https://www.clearancejobs.com/ the largest career network for professionals with federal government security clearance.
US News &World 100 Best Jobs
Glassdoor 50 Best Jobs in America for 2022
Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies
BoomNation is an online platform connecting skilled trade workers in the same field to share
insights, network and to find jobs.
Searchable library of information on education credentials
The Hope Program for low-income New Yorkers combining training, adult basic education, industry certifications, work wellness services, internships and job placement with long-term support.
New job search engine
Military Times Best For Vets: Employers survey
2021 RELX Emerging Tech Executive Report – Executive Summary with data by industry
Web site offering resources to find trade career
2021 State of Tech Salaries report
Non-profit organization helping formerly incarcerated to gain work skills and re-entry employment
Organization promoting career development, support, and retention of veterans throughout the global financial services industry
Robert Half 2022 Salary Guide
Background Screening: Trends in the U.S. and Abroad
SHRM - Compensation
Hidden Workers: Untapped Talent report
CompTIA Tech Jobs Report
https://www.joblist.com/
https://skillhub.com/
https://www.hiration.com/
https://www.sourceabled.com/ Job board for workers with disabilities
https://www.incrediblehealth.com/ platform for nurse hiring
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accelerateskills/nyc/ program providing upskilling and cross-skilling digital courses
https://www.manpowergroupusa.com/meos 3Qt 2021 hiring outlook survey
Break Through Tech program
Glassdoor Companies Hiring
SideHusl - provides help navigating gig economy, job listings, ideas, tips on freelancing
ConnectRN - site connecting nurses with facilities in need of part-time nursing help
As Connecticut begins to reopen businesses and the economy, there are several resources available to support job-seekers and businesses get back to work quickly and safely. Governor Lamont and the state have forged several partnerships to provide residents with job-training for in-demand skills, and custom job portals with open positions across the state.
- City of Norwalk Job Opportunities - Including Library Jobs
- Connecticut Department of Labor Unemployment Website
- Job Applications for local businesses
- Canva - Free resume builder
- Career One Stop - your source for career exploration, training
and jobs. Includes a Resume Guide for creating or updating your resume. - My Next Move - Search by keyword, industry, or by interests to find the perfect job. Find out what knowledge, skills
and abilities are needed. - Occupational Outlook Handbook - a guide to career information about hundreds of occupations!
The History and Uses of the Occupational Outlook Handbook - an article from People Managing People.
- Step-Up - (Subsidized Training and Employment Program)
- Zippia - A site for job seekers who want to empower their career aspirations with knowledgeable data.
Local Career Centers
American Job Center - Southwest - Job search offered at no cost - open to everyone. Located in Bridgeport, Derby & Stamford.
American Job Center Career Coach - "...a One-Stop on wheels and mobile classroom which brings career services and computer training to you!"
Goodwill Career Centers: 15 Cross Street. Norwalk, CT Phone: 203-840-0361
They provide FREE job prep classes-Resume Writing, Job Searching, Interview Skills, Cover Letter writing, etc. Every day including Saturday, Except Wednesdays. There is a calendar of classes at the Main Reference Desk. They also have one-on-one job counseling (not just for Goodwill jobs). Scroll down to the Norwalk Goodwill entry for a link to their current calendar of classes.