14M people are exposed to job scams every year. Hereโs what you need to know
Linked in reports 50 percent of workers will actively look for a new job this year and most of those people will search online to find one. But beware, job scams are a growing problem. According to the Better Business Bureau, about 14 million people are exposed to an employment scam each year. Now, scammers are finding new ways to get people on board.
RUNG For women: Accelerating careers & fulfilling dreams
Women are more ambitious than ever, yet despite some hard-fought gains, womenโs representation in the workplace is not keeping pace. Thatโs according to the latest Women in the Workplace Report. In fact, womenโs representation in the C-suite or people running companies, is the highest it has ever been. Although only 53 of fortune 500 top bosses are women and only eight are women of color. A pew research poll reveals women make just 82 cents for every dollar earned by their male counterparts. For black women, thatโs 70 cents. One organization is dedicated to giving women the skills they need to reach their full potential.
Healing runnerโs heel without surgery
Tennis, pickleball, golf, running โ millions of people will suffer from over-use injuries this year. The pain can literally stop you in your tracks. When physical therapy and medications donโt help, surgery is usually the only option. But now, thereโs a new minimally invasive procedure that will help ease your pain and get you back out doing what you love.
Sneaky interview tricks: The coffee test & more
The average employer interviews seven to 10 candidates for one job. And according to hired.com, on average, a person will have two to three interviews before being offered a new position. But there are some strategies that interviewers use to see if you are the right person for their company. Ivanhoe shows us how to navigate through a tricky job interview.
Things to do in your 20s to make sure youโre successful in your 30s
A study by Indeed reveals that, on average, it takes eight jobs to find the one that brings ultimate job satisfaction. Interestingly, most individuals don't discover their ideal match until the age of 45. However, your 20s provide a pivotal opportunity to lay the foundation for future success.
Transitioning from stay-at-home mom to full-time-job mom
Returning to the workforce can be challenging for stay-at-home moms. One study found that parents who take time off to care for their families were about half as likely to get called in for an interview as people who were unemployed for other reasons.
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