During the financial crisis in 2008, many people enrolled in graduate school programs rather than look for a job in an unstable market. Graduate school isn't a guaranteed safe move, according to Sarah Todd, who suggests carefully comparing industries to make sure an advanced degree will pay off in the long run. Full Story: Quartz (tiered subscription model) (5/1)
POLL QUESTION: How did you ride out the 2008 recession?
Guide to a May job hunt Job seekers should be prepared for a slower job market in May by staying on top of hiring trends as companies figure out what they need in this new environment, writes Kourtney Whitehead. Additionally, Whitehead recommends applicants use slower networking, but be ready for a quicker hiring process. Full Story: Forbes (5/4)
LinkedIn has added virtual job interview features, including a video introduction you can use to stand out before the formal interview and an artificial intelligence feedback feature. "We've found that 65% of people believe that the impression you make online is just as important as the one you make in person," LinkedIn's Blake Barnes wrote. Full Story: Adweek (tiered subscription model) (4/30)
Hire Smart
Expert: Hire now if it's possible Now can be a good time to hire people if companies can afford to, writes Caleb Brown of New Planner Recruiting LLC. He offers three reasons why it's a good time to hire, including a larger pool of candidates and less competition for the best talent. Full Story: ThinkAdvisor (free registration) (4/27)
The Landscape
Companies to make some work-from-home permanent Roughly 16% -- 4,200 employees -- of Nationwide Mutual Insurance's workforce will move to permanent work-from-home status by Nov. 1, which will make 30% of its workforce remote. Barclays has also said that more of its workforce will remain remote. Full Story: Reuters (4/30)
Your Next Challenge
Are you avoiding conflict or working through it? Leaders need to view conflict as a catalyst for discussing problems without gossip and creating an environment where people feel comfortable delivering feedback, writes Mike Robbins in this book excerpt. "And, as important as asking for feedback is, people are going to be paying attention to what we do with their feedback," he writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (5/1)
In a world gone mad with streaming TV services, the cooler and drinkware company has launched Yeti+, a streaming service that offers nothing but "shows" of streams. Viewers can relax in front of their computer while watching and listening to a variety of streams across the US. Full Story: Yeti (5/1)
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