How to Write a Cover Letter in 2021 | Beginner's Guide

 https://novoresume.com/career-blog/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-guide

“After weeks of heavy job search, you’re almost there! You’ve perfected your resume.  You’ve short-listed the coolest jobs you want to apply for. You’ve even had a friend train you for every single interview question out there. But then, before you can send your application and call it a day, you remember that the job ad requires a cover letter. Now you’re stuck wondering how to write a cover letter... Don’t panic! We’ve got you covered. Writing a cover letter is a lot simpler than you might think.  In this guide, we’re going to teach you how to write a cover letter that gets you the job you deserve.”

Andrei Kurtuy

25 Highest Paid Occupations in the U.S.

https://www.investopedia.com/personal-finance/top-highest-paying-jobs/

“Government data show that healthcare dominates the salary ladder”

Euny Hong

 

Average number of jobs in a lifetime [2021]: all statistics

https://www.zippia.com/advice/average-number-jobs-in-lifetime/

“The average person changes jobs 12 times in their lifetime, according to the latest available public survey data (2019).”

Chris Kolmar

 

The Pandemic Revealed How Much We Hate Our Jobs. Now We Have a Chance to Reinvent Work

 https://time.com/6051955/work-after-covid-19/

“As the postpandemic great reopening unfolds, millions of others are also reassessing their relationship to their jobs. The modern office was created after World War II, on a military model—strict hierarchies, created by men for men, with an assumption that there is a wife to handle duties at home. But after years of gradual change in Silicon Valley and elsewhere, there’s a growing realization that the model is broken. Millions of people have spent the past year re-evaluating their priorities. How much time do they want to spend in an office? Where do they want to live if they can work remotely? Do they want to switch careers? For many, this has become a moment to literally redefine what is work.”

Joanne Lipman

What Jobs Can You Get with a Bachelor’s Degree?

 https://www.snhu.edu/about-us/newsroom/career/bachelors-degree-jobs

“In today’s evolving job market, a bachelor’s degree is increasingly important for many careers across a wide range of industries. So what jobs can you get with a bachelor’s degree?”

Danielle Gagnon

How Graduates Can Get Hired During The Coronavirus Pandemic

 https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/careers-advice/how-graduates-can-get-hired-during-coronavirus-pandemic

“We spoke to Graduate Recruitment Bureau co-founder and marketing director, Dan Hawes, to find out what students can do to boost their employment prospects during this time and how the graduate application process is likely to be affected by the crisis.”

Chloe Lane

How To Find a Job After Long-Term Unemployment

 https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-find-a-job-after-long-term-unemployment

“During your career, you may find yourself unemployed for an extended period. Although it can be challenging to reenter the workforce, there are steps to take to present yourself as a strong candidate. Even if you’ve been out of work for several months, you can increase your chances of getting a job by strengthening some key professional skills. In this article, we review what you can do to regain employment after a long absence from the workforce.”

Indeed editorial team

70 Recruitment Statistics for Attracting Top Talent in 2021

 https://www.smallbizgenius.net/by-the-numbers/recruitment-statistics/#gref

“Hiring can be tricky, there’s no doubt about it. And finding the person who ticks all the boxes is even more challenging in this strong economy. With the national unemployment rate down at just 3.6%, employers are competing to lock down top talent.”

Ivana V

Writer's Block: Starting a Career in Writing in 2020

 https://www.kapwing.com/resources/writers-block-starting-a-career-in-writing-in-2020/

"2020 is off to a tumultuous start for everybody, and those hoping to start a career during the COVID-19 lockdown period couldn't have arrived at such a life-altering period at a worse time. The entire workforce, the entire job market, is shrouded in uncertainty – for those hoping to enter it for the first time, it might seem entirely inaccessible. If you’re looking to begin a career in writing, you’d probably be feeling more than enough uncertainty starting a career under “normal” circumstances. But under the conditions 2020 has introduced, it’s hard to see any path forward – opportunities are few, scattered, and indistinct. I began my career last year, after graduating in English from Pomona College. Nearly everyone I know who entered the writing world with me approached their next step with different goals in mind, different priorities, different tradeoffs. Here’s the advice we can give for 2020."

Peter Davis

Why Is It So Hard to Find a Job? (+ 5 Tips)

 https://www.zipjob.com/blog/why-is-it-so-hard-to-find-a-job/

"If you’ve been searching for a job for any serious amount of time, then you understand how difficult it can be to find a job these days. You might even wonder if you’re perhaps not as employable as you thought you were. Believe us when we tell you: you’re not alone. Millions of other job seekers are experiencing those same frustrations--just check out the comments on this post.

Sadly, many job seekers expect that finding a job this year will likely be just as difficult. Once you understand why jobs are so hard to find right now, you can take steps to improve your odds of success."

Caitlin Proctor

'I'm worried I'm not going to get a job': meet the corona class of 2020

 https://www.theguardian.com/education/2020/jun/01/im-worried-im-not-going-to-get-a-job-meet-the-corona-class-of-2020

“Universities are working hard to support their graduates into a difficult labour market – but students’ anxieties remain”

Abby Young-Powell

How to Actually Apply for a Job Right Now

 https://fashionmagazine.com/wellness/job-application-tips/

“How do I get a job?” Six one-syllable words, laden with so much frustration, hope, fear, excitement and potential for existential despair. And that was before 2020 lobbed a grenade into all of our plans. Whether you’re a new grad—or just newly laid off—lining up your next gig is a daunting (and time-consuming) task and, with great respect to our Grade 10 career studies teacher, nobody really prepared us for. (But we do know our Meyers-Briggs type so…)

That’s why we’ve assembled a trio of professional job-getters, armed with tips, tricks—and even a few hacks—to keep you from falling into the Job Board Pit of Despair. Start planning your first day outfits, friends: We’re going to get you a job—even in This Economy!

Sarah Laing

The Best Jobs of 2020

 https://www.indeed.com/lead/best-jobs-2020

The ideal job might differ from person to person, but most can agree on a few key characteristics: it should offer good pay, have potential for growth in its field and be in demand by employers. Meanwhile, employers also need to keep an eye on job trends to better inform their hiring practices. 

With that in mind, we compiled our lists of the best jobs of 2020, defining “best” as job titles with the highest number of postings per one million jobs and offering the highest pay (using a baseline salary of $75,000), combined with consistent growth in share of postings from 2016-2019.

Indeed Editorial Team

How To Get A Great New Job In 2020

 https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2019/12/09/how-to-get-a-great-new-job-in-2020/?sh=157f979d665a

"Both the year and decade are coming to a close. Now is the perfect time to do something constructive and meaningful with your work-life. If there is no upside where you are, then it's time to move on to a better, more well-paying job where you’re appreciated. There are two major things to focus on—your mindset and the nuts and bolts of the job search."

Jack Kelly

A face-scanning algorithm increasingly decides whether you deserve the job

 https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/10/22/ai-hiring-face-scanning-algorithm-increasingly-decides-whether-you-deserve-job/

“An artificial intelligence hiring system has become a powerful gatekeeper for some of America’s most prominent employers, reshaping how companies assess their workforce — and how prospective employees prove their worth.”

Drew Harwell

Best Jobs for People with ADHD

 https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/best-jobs

“ADHD looks a bit different in adults. It may present as restlessness, disorganization, and trouble focusing. ADHD may also come with some unique strengths. Choosing a career that capitalizes on those strengths and doesn’t depend heavily on areas of weakness may be the key to professional success with adult ADHD. That, along with successful ADHD treatment.”

Timothy J. Legg, Ph.D., CRNP

How to get a design job: 7 expert tips

 https://www.creativebloq.com/career/how-get-design-job-1131750

“Trying to get your first design job? Here's how to go about it.”

Creative Bloq Staff

13 Underappreciated Traits You Absolutely Need to Succeed

13 Underappreciated Traits You Absolutely Need to Succeed:


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Solid advice.

2. Solid Speaking Skills

I was an active member of my high school debate team for all four years. The extracurricular helped me become more articulate, logical, and a better public speaker overall. These skills have played a critical role in my development into the business leader I am today. – Paul Hager, Information Technology Professionals

6. Coachability

Pretty much anyone can take feedback at a surface level, but actually evaluating criticism and learning from it is a rare trait. After all, feedback is incredibly personal and it can cause severe damage to your ego. Rather than nodding to harsh feedback, I learned from the best by really taking their advice to heart and separating my self-worth from my ability to have valuable learning experiences. – Elle Kaplan, LexION Capital

7. Honesty

People appreciate my emphasis on honesty. It’s surprising, given all the people who don’t focus on it, but honesty is still highly valued among customers who are seeking that authentic experience. Even if it means telling a customer I can’t do something, I’d rather be honest and let them know. They appreciate that and come back when I can help them. – Drew Hendricks, Buttercup

8. Calmness

I have always been a very laid-back person, sometimes to a fault. In my business, I often find myself in the middle of stressful and complex deals. By staying calm, I’m able to see things more objectively and not allow the stress of the deal to force a bad decision. – Mark Daoust, Quiet Light Brokerage, Inc.

41 Unusual Career Tips From a Recruiter

41 Unusual Career Tips From a Recruiter:



Love these tips, although I do not agree with everything, you can make your own decisions. They will make you think.

Here are a few of my favorites ...

14. Leave When You Have To
Most people don’t learn this until late in their careers, but you must leave jobs to continue to grow and earn more.

20. Move Jobs Every 18-24 Months
We don’t live in the same world as our parents did. Two years at a job is, for us, equivalent to 20 years at a job for them.

Think strategically about your company’s competitors that may want to hire you. What company would you love to work for? Send a cold email, find out what the organization needs, and see what lines up for you.

21. Spend Time With Your Bosses
The problem with networking is people do it wrong and with the wrong people. I don’t like the term “networking” because it suggests happy hours where you pass business cards around and leave without building relationships. A week later, a sales guy contacts you about buying his product.

Spend time with your customers. Better yet, spend time with your bosses and future bosses. Invite them to work out with you or to a social event that matches their interests.

22. Never Eat Alone
It may be common for people to eat their lunch in front of their computers, alone. Don’t do it. Invite someone to have lunch with you in the break room. Get to know the people you work with. Invite new people to join you for lunch. Be the person who gets people together. Be the person who makes work fun."

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