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Four Proven Rules to Simplify Complex Ideas
-from Forbes Simple is hard. Ask any speaker who has struggles to explain their work to someone outside their field. Stanford business school lecturer Matt Abrahams teaches his students to simplify complexity by having them follow four guidelines, lessons he reveals in his new book Think Faster, Talk Smarter. Here’s more about these proven and effective tactics…
Read MoreSee what states showed the biggest growth in median household income.
-by Kamaron McNair Last year was rough on Americans’ household finances. Amid an inflation crisis that saw prices up 9.1% year over year in June 2022, Americans’ incomes appear to have taken a hit. The U.S. median household income dropped by 2.3% to $74,580 in 2022, down from $76,330 in 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While…
Read MoreRise in August Job Openings
-by Kathryn Mayer U.S. job openings rose in August to 9.6 million openings after falling the past three months. The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, or JOLTS report, released Tuesday from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), found that openings increased 690,000 to reach a growth rate of 5.8 percent, a boost from…
Read MoreHelp – I complained about my job in an interview….
-by Kirstin Ferguson I complained about my job in an interview, and it got back to my boss. Help? I went for a job interview at a company in the same industry, and during the interview, I explained, professionally, issues at my current workplace, and why I wanted to leave. Someone who had sat…
Read MoreAvoid Age Discrimination By Eliminating 7 Things From Your Resume
-by Robin Ryan for Forbes We are seeing more people over the age of 50 losing their jobs. They worry about ageism, which is a legitimate concern. When you are close to 60 or older, the discrimination becomes even more apparent. John, age 60, was an HR director at a Fortune 500 company where he…
Read MoreThe Top 3 Things Recruiters Look for on Your Resume
-by Gili Malinsky Make it ‘idiot-proof’ to find them, experts say… Looking to impress a recruiter? You’ll want to do it immediately — they only spend an average of six to seven seconds looking at your resume before they decide if they’ll want to move ahead, according to job list site Indeed. Ultimately, there are three things every…
Read MoreNavigating Job Relocation: Essential Factors and Preparation Steps
– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Whether you’re relocating for a current company or to find a new profession, there’s…
Read MoreLife After Breast Cancer: Reflections of a Two-Time Survivor
– by Heather Kaiser Heather Kaiser is a Certified Professional Resume Writer, living in the New York City metropolitan area. American Recruiters is proud to have her as part of our family. Heather has 24 years of experience writing for every skill level and industry. Her corporate experience also encompasses Human Resources and securities compliance…
Read MoreGeneral Managers Make a Median Base Salary of $90,129 including Bonuses, says Black Box Intelligence Report
General Managers Make a Median Base Salary of $90,129 Including Bonuses, says Black Box Intelligence Report The median hourly wage in limited-service restaurants was up 10% in the second quarter year-over-year, and up 6% among full-service line cooks, according to a Black Box Intelligence webinar. Hourly workers in limited-service restaurants made a median of $11…
Read MoreUnexpected Skills Great Employees Have
– by Ainsley Lawrence Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. All companies want great employees. Without them, a business isn’t likely to achieve its productivity,…
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