Don’t Let Your Body Language Sink Your Job Interview
Robert Ordona, Monster contributor, Monster.com Your mouth and your body language must say the same thing. Savvy job seekers know how important choosing the right words is when communicating with prospective employers. But what about nonverbal communication? “You could be saying how great you are, but your interview body language could be giving your true feelings away,” says […]
Survey Finds Employers Are Preparing for an Epic Talent War in 2022
PRNewswire (12/27/21) Nearly nine in 10 (89%) employers said recruiting and hiring will be either “somewhat” or “very” challenging in 2022, according to a survey of 351 employers by XpertHR. Despite these concerns, approximately two-thirds (69%) of employers expect their workforces to grow in 2022. The new data represents a 23% jump in recruiting and […]
North American CFOs Expect Talent and Labor Costs and Inflation to Increase Substantially in 2022
PRNewswire (12/16/21) Talent and labor continue to dominate the internal risk concerns of chief financial officers, according to a survey of 130 CFOs across North America by Deloitte. An overwhelming majority (97%) of CFOs agree that talent and labor costs will increase substantially in 2022. Domestic hiring growth expectations also rose—to 5.8% from 4.8% a […]
Prepare for Your First Job Interview
Jamie Thork, Monster contributor, Monster.com If you just lined up your first job interview, that means your resume stood out and the employer is curious if you’re the right fit. Your resume wowed them with your experience and skills, now you need to put it all in context and convince them you’re the best candidate. […]
Pay Is Most Important for Potential Job Seekers, ASA Survey Shows
With four in 10 U.S. adults (41%) likely to look for a new job within the next year, more than six in 10 (63%) say pay rate or salary would be among the most important factors if they were looking for a change, according to results from the latest ASA Workforce Monitor® online survey conducted […]
Jobless Claims Fall to 52-Year Low
Initial US jobless claims fell by 43,000 last week to 184,000, the US Department of Labor announced. This is the lowest level for initial claims since Sept. 6, 1969, when it was 182,000. The previous week’s level was revised upward by 5,000. In addition, the four-week moving average of jobless claims fell by 21,250 in […]