Job search advice you should ignore Some advice for job seekers fails the test of time, such as avoiding repetition in a resume when that's exactly what appeals to today's hiring programs driven by search engine optimization, writes Adam Giffi. Also don't be afraid to share your salary history, and instead of waiting for a job you love, seek one that fulfills a purpose that matters to you. Forbes (2/6)The downside to not enough stress at work
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A lack of stress may compensate for an unchallenging job, but career goals will suffer with a lack of accomplishment, writes Alison Green. "Plus, if you stay in a situation like this long enough, it can be difficult to make the transition to a more rigorous environment where the expectations on you will be higher," she writes. The Cut (tiered subscription model) (2/5)
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Asking a job candidate how they make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich may seem absurd but actually has a purpose, writes Jared Lindzon. He explains interviewers are looking for clues about your personality, creative potential and critical thinking skills with your answer to this question and others. Fast Company online (2/6)
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The Landscape
Survey: The state of recruitment for digital shops Some 72% of digital agencies say their biggest recruitment priority is attracting data scientists and analysts, followed by those with expertise in conversion rate optimization and search engine optimization, according to a Marketing Land survey. Executives share the ways their recruitment processes are being designed to ensure they attract the best talent and retain them. Marketing Land (2/5)
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Tips for dealing with a difficult boss To mitigate the impact an abusive boss has on your day, try having a sense of humor about this person and seek support from co-workers that doesn't devolve into incessant complaining, writes Madison Malone Kircher. It's helpful to remind yourself you won't work in this position forever. Medium (tiered subscription model) (2/5)15 ways to work your way out of a work rut When dissatisfied with work, try switching up your work day habits, learning new skills and establishing new friendships, writes Paula Fernandes. She recommends identifying what about your job you appreciate, consulting your manager about more challenging tasks and getting away for a while. Business News Daily (2/6)
Balancing Yourself
Advice for making an unpaid leave request Employees who have burned through vacation days but need time off for family, mental health or other reasons could request unpaid leave, writes Amy Gallo. They should explain in detail how the leave will benefit their work performance once they return and suggest a time when their absence will have the least impact. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (2/5)
The Water Cooler
Swedish royal jewels may have been recovered in the trash The 17th-century crowns of Sweden's royal family that were stolen last year have possibly been found on a garbage can in Stockholm, according to Swedish police. A suspect tied to the crime is standing trial, and the trial is postponed until Friday while experts determine whether the recovered items really are King Charles IX and Queen Christina's funeral jewels. The Local (Sweden) (2/5)
Perhaps there has been, at some point in history, some great power whose elevation was exempt from the violent exploitation of other human bodies. If there has been, I have yet to discover it.
