During the recession, Daniel Seddiqui couldn’t find a job anywhere, even after exhausting 18,000 emails. So he packed his bags and went to work. The past decade has been a tough time for Millennials to graduate from college, find a job with a living wage, and begin their lives. Many of these graduates are facing … Read more
Being a part of the C-Suite is the dream of every employee. But what are the traits of people in these top positions? It is known that many responsibilities fall into your hand once you get to the top, yet many people still have dreams to one day be part of the C-Suite. A position … Read more
Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko. CREDIT: Laforce Stevens Big conglomerates tend to be companies filled with rules, regulations, and office politics. But flat organizations strive to empower and coach their employees.For years, I worked at a Fortune 100 company, one that did billions of dollars in sales annually. It was surprising to see how it could survive for so long, … Read more
Being a product manager at Facebook is one of the most coveted jobs in tech. How can you beat out the competition? In the last few years, Facebook has grown exponentially. From social network to multi-billion dollar enterprise, many people, Millennials especially, now have their dreams set on working there. In fact, working at Facebook … Read more
The U.S. labor market is at a unique inflection point. Unemployment remains low by historical standards, yet supply and demand remain stubbornly out of balance. Job openings are near 10-year highs, yet candidates are struggling to find the right fit, both culturally and professionally. I recently spoke with Elise Voss, CEO and co-founder of UpScored, a … Read more
Because there is no such thing as a trivial job. Every role has a purpose in the bigger picture, no matter how unlikely it seems on the surface. These people take pride in the work they do because they understand that what they do matters. Whether it be cleaning, sorting papers, answering phones, putting two … Read more