by Joe Stein | Employed But Looking
In the summer of 2021, job seekers have found themselves in an unprecedented situation. A perfect storm of a shrinking worker base, post-COVID consumer demand, and many of the unemployed taking time off from work due to the enhanced jobless benefits has made this a...
by Joe Stein | After the Offer
Of course, we all want to be the first choice of somebody, whether the situation is picking teams in athletics, or in a personal relationship (perhaps think back to the prom in your youth). The entertainment world is also full of stories about how some actor...
by Joe Stein | Job Seeker Strategies
Even though we are not yet into the “dog days” of mid-August, for many job seekers the combination of the heat, lingering false summertime stereotypes and COVID-19 related items have them wondering whether they should stay out of the job market until September. The...
by Joe Stein | Interviewing
From a job seeker perspective, a prospective employer would be at an offer decision after the first interview. While employers are trying to streamline their hiring process, most are still not at the decision stage after the first interview, and require additional...
by Joe Stein | Career Advice
It can be easy, sometimes, for a High School graduate to feel down as it pertains to his/her job search. All a person seems to hear about from politicians is the issue of tuition and the perceived necessity of a college education. Similarly, virtually every TV show,...