Navigating the job search journey
Companies are reducing staff. Some people have been laid off after decades at that company. Many people have been out of work for more than a year.
Our next generation, Gen Z, is graduating from college and entering the workforce. This generation may not have a lot of experience, but they are digital natives. Gen Z can learn from older generations, and older generations can learn from Gen Z.
Everyone is frustrated. There’s a lot of negativity out there, and it’s hard to stay positive.
But honestly, we’re all struggling with the same challenges - regardless of your current stage in your career. Resume-writing. Interviewing. Networking. Bill-paying. Family.
Together, we will succeed.
“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”
Henry Ford
Let’s network, Saint Louis!
Help build a community of job seekers, people considering a change, hiring managers and recruiters, and people who are just generally looking to meet new people.
Casual. Nothing fancy. A variety of events: not just happy hours or bagels & coffee. Events that build connections based on interests and learning. Locations that support local businesses. Online events to practice using those platforms.
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You may not like the job title, but the title has nothing to do with the work or the growth potential. It might end up being a step forward. You make the best decision based on the information that you have at the time. And it’s always okay to change your mind.
Step backward.
Yeah, it was an exciting week but yesterday I attended my first Lenten fish fry this season - which is a big deal around here. Attending a fish fry represents a lot of freedom.
Reflections on my first official week of unemployment
In the last 60 years, our culture has shifted value from skill-based roles to college degrees. Moving forward, do we continue to place that dichotomy on our kids?
The cultural shift: From skills to social status
Yes: artificial intelligence (AI) is replacing jobs. But this isn’t the first time that new technologies sparked a cultural transformation.