The employment landscape can be hard to navigate. We get it. But knowledge is power and we’d like to be one of the places you visit to gain knowledge—from all perspectives. So, whether you’re looking to hire or looking for work, take a look below, where you’re sure to find some valuable information!
For nearly two decades, Microsoft Office has allowed job candidates the option to save files as PDF versions, meaning an increasing number of resumes in that format. At Adecco, we’ve seen our share of resumes and have received an increase in resumes in JPG and PNG as well. Below are four key reasons to always […] Read Article “4 Reasons why recruiters want your resume in Word format”
It can be easy to miss important information about a candidate during a quick interview. That’s why more employers are trying unusual approaches to discern candidates’ critical thinking or their ability to handle the unexpected. However, there’s still one area that employers and hiring managers overlook: intellectual curiosity. An intellectually curious person has the motivation […] Read Article “Character interview questions around curiosity”
In today’s fast-paced society, speed often trumps courtesy. We’ve become accustomed to countless interruptions each day: expecting (and even welcoming) impromptu visits, text messages, social media alerts, or the rings of a video call during a conversation. Yet, most of us would agree that being interrupted mid-sentence during a conversation still triggers a pang of […] Read Article “Avoiding a career nosedive: 7 Tips to stop interrupting”
Times have changed. Job applicants face an interesting challenge: Create a digital resume that is readable not only by humans, but also by the AI technology that processes it. AI software and applicant tracking systems are being used more often by employers. With hundreds of resumes being submitted per job opening, this system allows resumes […] Read Article “10 Applicant tracking system resume tips”
While a strong resume or portfolio can get you one step closer to your dream position, it’s the ensuing interview process that really helps hiring managers and recruiters determine whether or not you are the right fit. Preparing for a job interview usually requires more than simply researching a company’s products or services. First of […] Read Article “The 6 Key Ingredients of Every Successful Job Interview”
This month’s top trends in the world of work include: A shift toward freelance work Deploying technology to fight the Great Resignation Ghosting in the hiring process People’s readiness for the future of work Reinventing company cultures Download The Report Here
This month’s top trends in the world of work include: Rethinking pay in the market driven by high inflation Attracting candidates through vacation schemes Increase in work disengagement among women Insight into the “antiwork” movement AI becoming an integral part of recruitment processes Download The Report Here
This month’s top trends in the world of work include: Salary transparency takes center stage Tapping overlooked talent to combat candidate shortage Longevity is another angle for a reimagined work environment Jobs on the rise globally Attracting frontline workers Download The Report Here
Based on our own internal data, both direct hire and temporary job growth for industrial truck operators in distribution centers has nearly doubled in some key markets, and hourly pay rates have risen as much as 50%. Furthermore, Indeed recently saw a 6% spike in forklift operator job postings spread out across the country. With […] Read Article “Innovation at its Finest: Upskilling Workers with Virtual Reality”
A record-high 11 million jobs are waiting to be filled across the U.S. This boom in available openings? You can thank the Baby Boomers. According to Pew Research Center, the rate of retirement in Baby Boomers has accelerated since the start of COVID-19 with almost 29 million boomers retiring in 2020 – An increase of […] Read Article “The Great Retirement: Are Baby Boomers causing today’s hiring shortage?”