Navigating the job search journey
Companies are reducing staff. Some people have been laid off after decades at that company. Many people have been out of work for more than a year.
Our next generation, Gen Z, is graduating from college and entering the workforce. This generation may not have a lot of experience, but they are digital natives. Gen Z can learn from older generations, and older generations can learn from Gen Z.
Everyone is frustrated. There’s a lot of negativity out there, and it’s hard to stay positive.
But honestly, we’re all struggling with the same challenges - regardless of your current stage in your career. Resume-writing. Interviewing. Networking. Bill-paying. Family.
Together, we will succeed.
“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”
Henry Ford
Let’s network, Saint Louis!
Help build a community of job seekers, people considering a change, hiring managers and recruiters, and people who are just generally looking to meet new people.
Casual. Nothing fancy. A variety of events: not just happy hours or bagels & coffee. Events that build connections based on interests and learning. Locations that support local businesses. Online events to practice using those platforms.
Yeah, it was an exciting week but yesterday I attended my first Lenten fish fry this season - which is a big deal around here. Attending a fish fry represents a lot of freedom.
Reflections on my first official week of unemployment
In the last 60 years, our culture has shifted value from skill-based roles to college degrees. Moving forward, do we continue to place that dichotomy on our kids?
The cultural shift: From skills to social status
Yes: artificial intelligence (AI) is replacing jobs. But this isn’t the first time that new technologies sparked a cultural transformation.