A Goldilocks Jobs Report: Solid Job Gains, Cooling Wage Growth
The May jobs report was yet another blockbuster with huge job gains: 390k jobs added—almost double the monthly average job gain before Covid. And job gains would have been even higher were they not restrained
April 2022 JOLTS: Job Openings and Quits Remain Near Record Highs, Layoffs Fall to a Record Low
The April JOLTS report released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics points to a robust and vibrant labor market, and the tightest on record. There were 11.4 million job openings—63% more than before
April Brings Glimmers of Hope in the Economy’s Battle With Inflation
The U.S. economy heaved a sigh of relief with today’s Consumer Price Index release. After 16 months of rising inflation, this is the first report that shows disinflation in the economy. However, the decline was
The Rundown on Self-Background Checks: Can You Do It Yourself?
Background checks are common, and most of the time they go off without a hitch. However, it makes sense to know what a future employer will see on your background report.
5 Great Ways to Answer “Do You Have Any Questions For Me?”
Most interviews end with the hiring manager asking if you have any questions for them – the last thing you want to do is reply, “Nope, I’m good!”
Can You Decline a Job Offer After You’ve Accepted It?
Need to decline a job offer – after you’ve already accepted? Use these tips to retract without completely destroying your professional reputation.
This is What Job Seeker Bargaining Power Looks Like
More than half of employed job seekers think their current employer will ask them to stay and make a counteroffer if they resign Employers to Employees: Please Don’t Go! Instead of asking workers to leave,
Why You Should Invest in Talent Acquisition ASAP
If you’re a hiring manager, you know that recruiting top talent is crucial to the success (financial and otherwise) of your company. But why is it more important than ever right now? Because the pandemic
The Right Way to Follow Up After a Job Interview
So you’ve just interviewed for your dream job (or at least a dreamy job) and as far as you’re concerned, you nailed it! But after a couple of weeks pass without a peep, you start to get a sinking feeling that perhaps it wasn’t the slam-dunk you imagined.
How to Stall a Job Offer
You haven’t received a job offer from your top choice, but you get one from another company. Here’s how to stall a job offer without burning bridges.