Through our Way to Work: Adecco Experience Internship Program, we are giving 200+ students and recent grads the opportunity to gain their first job experiences in high-powered internships throughout the country. We spoke with one of our Adecco Experience interns, Will Fenner about his experiences as a Generation Zer on the job hunt. Profile Name: […] Read Article “1:1 with an Adecco Experience Intern”
It’s a clear giveaway that you’re on the hunt for a new job. You create significant and repeated updates to your LinkedIn profile, adding a new professional photo as well as providing more details around your skills and experience. Yet, because you didn’t adjust your privacy settings to turn off activity broadcasts, every update gets […] Read Article “Stealthy Search: How to keep your boss from finding out you’re looking for a new job”
Prospective interns are out in force this spring, looking for an opportunity that will not only fulfill their graduation requirements, but also introduce them to potential employers. During my career, I’ve worked with some good and not-so-good interns. The good ones were fun and the not-so-good made the time agonizing. With this in mind, I’ve […] Read Article “Get the Most Out of Your Internship”
On March 25th and 26th, Adecco Group hosted its annual Way to Work Street Day, an event aimed at raising awareness for and decreasing worldwide youth unemployment. In 54 countries around the globe and in 127 cities in the United States alone, more than 8,000 Adecco colleagues contributed to the cause by hosting interactive career […] Read Article “More Than 38,000 Job Seekers Helped by Way to Work Street Day”
More and more companies are evolving to meet the needs of the shifting workforce, and this includes offering flexible hours and an increase in telecommuting. This might include working part time for two different employers, working one full-time job and one part-time job, working pro bono in one’s free time oHowever, there are major advantages to holding multiple […] Read Article “You Have One Job, Ready for a Second?”
While most colleges have well-adapted career development centers for their soon-to-be graduates and alumni, these services tend to overlook one of the most vital attributes needed to conquer the corporate world – emotional intelligence (EI) Mindfulness, compassion and cultural consideration can sometimes be that intangible “it” factor that lands you a job or big promotion. […] Read Article “How Emotional Intelligence May Help You Land a Job (or Promotion)”
Just like in the real world, social media friends and contacts can be great sources of inspiration, friendship, support and opportunity. They can also be annoying, toxic, time-sucking, needy and inappropriate. It’s bad enough when these connections cause problems in your personal life, but when they can have a negative impact on your career or […] Read Article “When and How to Remove Someone From Your Social Media Network”
According to new data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the number of college students majoring in statistics has almost doubled since 2010, increasing by 95 percent. Other leading STEM majors include computer science, programming and software development. Time is running out! Apply for Adecco’s Engineering & Technology STEM Scholarship before March 16! A LinkedIn ranking of the […] Read Article “Last Chance to Apply for the 2015 Engineering & Technology STEM Scholarship!”
In an effort to raise awareness and combat youth unemployment, Adecco will be hosting Way to Work Street Day events worldwide during the month of March. This global initiative allows our colleagues the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and get out into the communities where they work – providing career advice to recent graduates […] Read Article “Adecco Street Day Nationwide, March 25 & 26”
Shadow or no shadow on Groundhog Day, spring officially begins when pitchers and catchers report for MLB spring training. It’s that time of year! Time to watch Fever Pitch for the millionth time, listen to John Fogerty’s hit “Centerfield” during batting practice, enjoy hotdogs, beer, sunshine, warm weather and great seats. Spring training is a […] Read Article “Spring Training for Your Dream Job”