If you need a new job, you’ll need a revised résumé to pass today’s A.I.-powered screening algorithms. Today's tools using A.I. screening go beyond keyword matching to mimic how humans read and analyze information.
A.I. screens for context and the candidate’s utilization of skills and knowledge to rank each résumé against the top job requirements, generating a shortlist of candidates to interview. Making your résumé appeal to a robot also makes it appeal to human's too, see here.
Job seekers take the time to tailor applications to the job they are applying to, providing specific examples that show how their skills match the job description. While the right skills and experience are essential, being the right cultural fit, and proving your values match those important to the employer, can also be important.
Finding a great company extends beyond just finding a position that matches your skills. For an interviewer, an interview gives them insight into the type of employee you will be. For the job seeker, this is an opportunity to access an employer’s culture and beliefs. Find out if you are a fit with the company’s culture here.
Given that college costs are on the rise, many people question the wisdom of pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Does it make sense to spend time and money getting your degree when you could be working and gaining practical work experience?
While there is something to be said for that argument, what really matters when it comes to getting a job is what employers think. How do they feel about education versus work experience on a resume? The resume gets you the interview.
See a discussion of the value of education and experience here.
Whether the home office is temporary or may become permanent it is important to maintain continuity with supervisors. Workers have pivoted and adapted in ways to navigate quickly in changing circumstances, and meet the challenges.
Communication within remote teams is essential for staying in touch on tasks, priorities, and shifting schedules. When you’re working from home communicate your needs and keep your boss updated as schedule and deadlines change. Find 5 tips for updating your boss here.
Flexible jobs are a critically important source of income for professionals who have disabilities or special needs.
Remote and flexible work can make a difference in earning a steady income and having a stable job. Remote work, a part-time job, freelance gigs, or jobs with flexible or alternative schedules where you can choose your hours or work hours outside of the typical workday can provide career opportunities for disabled professionals.
For a continuing discussion see 15 top companies here.
Millions of office-bound employees started working from home when pandemic impacted the workforce. The benefits of working from home have become apparent and many companies are incorporating remote work into their long-term plans. If you experienced working from home and feel that remote work is the future of work, find a way to continue working from home that might not require switching companies. Find ways to negotiate a permanent work-from-home employment here.