Posts by Rob Main
Freelancers are Becoming More Highly Skilled
Freelance work has been picking up steam lately. In 2021, Americans opened a record number of new businesses and freelance sites like Upwork and Fiverr saw big leaps in engagement. Furthermore, the freelance workforce is becoming more highly skilled, with 26% of freelancers having postgraduate degrees.
Read MoreIs Remote Work the New Baseline Standard?
In a rapidly-evolving pandemic, many employees’ work environments changed overnight to digitally connected remote work. Many of these workers would like to see these conditions stay and increasingly value flexibility in their schedules. Inc. argues that this is the new baseline standard for work and leaders need to catch up.
Read MoreWarren Buffett’s Advice For Your Career Growth During Inflation
Sometimes the best advice is straightforward and to the point. Legendary investor Warren Buffett recently gave words of wisdom on dealing with the current inflation and your overall career objectives. The gist of it? Invest in yourself and your talents.
Read More10 Signs You Shouldn’t Take a Job Offer
Are you considering taking on a new role? Situations like a too-long interview process or unclear job expectations might point to future trouble. Look out for these red flags during the interview process as signs you shouldn’t take the job.
Read MoreNew Studies Find Pretending to be Extroverted at Work Doesn’t Help Introverts Succeed
Many aspects of the modern workforce benefit extraversion over introversion – networking, the hiring process and promotion criteria to name a few. However, a recent study has shown that feigning extraversion if you are introverted may actually hinder your career development.
Read MoreHow to Make the Most of Pay Transparency When Job Hunting
Salary transparency laws have been gaining momentum, signaling a larger trend of workers seeking pay information and equity. With inflation sticking around, pay has become even more of a hot-button issue for job seekers. Here’s how to make the most of pay transparency when job hunting.
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