Career

Recently, I spoke to someone a few years younger than I am who blamed ageism for his unemployment.I responded quite strongly, "Well, of course, you're not getting a job when you are carrying around that energy."Resignation is usually driven by the belief that our lack of success is due to circumstances beyond our control.

Sometimes, the heat can get to you – and I'm not talking about the weather.

Do you ever scroll through your Instagram feed and marvel at those users who have reached rapid, stunning success?

As companies of all sizes begin recognizing the benefits of remote work programs, telecommuting rates are skyrocketing.

Bryan Harvey is frequently reminded that he shares a name with the hurricane that dumped 50 inches of rain on metropolitan Houston and unleashed the floods that have him working 14-hour days towing water-logged cars.

Recruiting is a fast-paced and quickly evolving career field.

If you want to get a job in the U.S., you need to understand the features that define job interviews here.

Everyone wants the job of the future and a recession-proof career.

Businesses in myriad industries are struggling with skills gaps, spurring executives to seek new methods and technologies for acquiring talent.

Don't think LinkedIn matters for your job search?

Checking references after an interview has been standard hiring practice for a long time – but what if this method fails to give hiring managers the full picture?When asked for references, most job seekers will provide lists of former bosses who can speak to their hard skills and successes.

I have to confess: I'm an introvert.

When we talk about feedback, we often focus on the positive side of it all.

Once, during the question and answer session following a keynote speech of mine, a rather dignified and well-dressed gentleman vigorously raised his hand.

Today, many employers are tasked with preserving and promoting the health and happiness of their employees.

If you're a recent grad still struggling to find that first post-college opportunity, never fear!

With a million jobs added since January, the American job market currently belongs to the buyers. Candidates have more options to choose from, which means your company must offer roles that appeal to both their financial and emotional needs if it wants to win over top talentFree lunches and 401(k) matching are no longer enough to attract the best talent.

Welcome to Benefits on the Fringe, the monthly Recruiter.com column where Jason McDowell covers the most unique benefits today's employers are using to woo talent, as well as advances and innovations in the employee benefits realm.Employers can choose from a laundry list of perks and benefits for their employees, and this column has covered many of them.

My two daughters used to love writing.

For years, mothers have faced a tough choice: to work or not to work?