by Christine Moukazis | Feb 16, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
Hunting for a new job shouldn’t be a solo effort. To succeed in your job search and advance your career, surround yourself with a team of people who can help you achieve your hopes and dreams. Instead of going it alone, seek out qualified recruiters, a career coach...
by Christine Moukazis | Feb 13, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
Getting laid off can be a traumatic event. The loss of a job and concerns about financial insecurity cause stress and anxiety to affected workers and their families. To compound the problem for people in between jobs, prior to layoff announcements, companies like...
by Christine Moukazis | Feb 10, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
If you don’t treat your job search like it’s your new job and a top priority, you’ll be less competitive. There is no excuse to enter an interview unprepared when you’re in between roles. I’ve seen many intelligent, experienced job seekers act as if they’re...
by Christine Moukazis | Feb 10, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
Zoom, the online video platform that rose to prominence during the pandemic, is experiencing a slowdown from its previous glory days. Zoom announced on Tuesday that it would downsize around 1,300 employees, representing about 15% of its staff, according to a company...
by Christine Moukazis | Feb 10, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
You need to accept the fact that no one is going to save you. You are on your own. Your company is looking after its own interests, and you must do the same. Think of what’s best for you and take actions that benefit your career. Bosses want to keep you around because...
by Christine Moukazis | Feb 10, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
The impact of layoffs enacted on a nearly daily basis will have a long-term, detrimental impact on workers’ mental health and emotional well-being, according to the American Psychological Association. Downsizing can lead to elevated stress, anxiety and an increase in...
by Christine Moukazis | Feb 10, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly, Uncategorized
Traditional career advice generally focuses on what a candidate should say in an interview, but often leaves out what landmines and behaviors to avoid. To make a great first impression, there are certain taboos a job seeker should refrain from mentioning in their...
by Christine Moukazis | Feb 10, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
Middle managers are the next target in corporate layoffs. In an earnings call, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg pointed out the proliferation of managers within the organization, claiming it creates unnecessary bloat and spiraling costs. According to reporting by the Verge,...
by Christine Moukazis | Feb 3, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
When you’re interviewing, the human resources representative, hiring managers and other interviewers will invariably ask you, “Why were you let go?” The question is mostly innocuous. It’s one of the fundamental questions an interviewer is curious about without...
by Christine Moukazis | Feb 3, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
If you’ve lost your job in the recent white-collar recession, you’ll likely receive career advice from your family, friends, co-workers and online gurus. While some of the guidance means well, be cautious and take it with a grain of salt. It’s harmful to offer...
