By Samar Marwan January 18, 2023 Approximately 58 million Americans have opted for temporary, contract, freelance, or gig work over full-time employment, according to McKinsey’s American Opportunity Survey. Around 36% of employed people identify as independent workers, including those who engage in independent work outside of their full-time positions. On Wednesday, freelance marketplace platform … Continue reading These are the top skills you need as a freelancer in 2023
By Tracy Brower May 25, 2022 A college degree used to be the gold standard for finding a job, but increasing numbers of companies are eliminating or reducing their requirements for a degree as a condition for hiring. According to Glassdoor, graduating from an impressive college name is now less critical for landing a … Continue reading Recruiters are passing over college degrees for this essential soft skill
By Greg Smith May 18, 2022 It wasn’t so long ago that creators were dismissed as frivolous curiosities. YouTubers and TikTokers were seen as kids with too much time on their hands and Instagram influencers as wannabe celebrities with a narcissism streak. Today, we know better. Content creation is serious business. The industry was … Continue reading 3 ‘creator’ soft skills that can get you hired
By Stephanie Vozza March 16, 2022 Why say “that’s odd,” when you can say, “that’s an anomaly”? Maybe it’s because you’re trying to look more intelligent. A study by the education platform Preply, found that nearly three in five people have used complex vocabulary to appear smarter. Often, it’s to make an impression. … Continue reading Using big words can make you look smart, but only if
By Rachel Jay—FlexJobs March 06, 2022 Writing a good résumé is a difficult balancing act. Sometimes it can be a challenge to keep your résumé length short and sweet while also including enough quality information to make a lasting impression. Hiring managers will also hold a particular interest in the skill set you possess. This … Continue reading These are the top skills to put on your résumé
Jeff Rose January 6, 2022 Successful people attribute habits that they follow as the secret to their success. In fact, that’s why it’s so common to come across lists highlighting these “habits of highly successful people.” In turn, accessing these lists can inspire you to develop these habits in your own life. Rather than the … Continue reading 6 Rich People Habits That Will Change Your Life
Chris Biscuiti November 19, 2021 From where I (and many other people) stand, 2021 was an all-out sprint compared to the marathon that was 2020. I honestly can’t believe that it is already November, and for this writer, I can’t even begin to put into context these past 11 months. With that said, this is … Continue reading How to Say Thank You in 2021
Ian Dainty November 19, 2021 Suffice to say that when it comes to “remote working,” I’ve done it. So, when the rest of the world suddenly joined me in the practice, back at the start of this long global pandemic, you can assume that, sure, I had an opinion. There are so many empty buildings … Continue reading I’ve Been Doing It for Close to 30 Years, and It Works For Me, but Will It Work For You and Your Business?
Sammy Courtright November 15, 2021 Over the past two years, our workplaces and our lives have evolved in a very unexpected way. Now that we’ve had some time to adapt, some people are realizing they need to find new ways of doing things – especially when it comes to work and self-care – which means … Continue reading 5 Simple Ways to Learn New Skills for Life in the Remote/Hybrid Work Era
Grace Lau July 9, 2021 There’s an old Chinese proverb: “May you live in interesting times.” This certainly applies to 2021. Not only are these interesting times but some of the most unstable we’ve ever seen. Companies globally are struggling to adapt to remote working, and employee morale and productivity have been lowered as a … Continue reading 6 Key Tips for Upskilling Your Remote Workforce
