While being able to rock sweats and Garfield slippers along with our most professional button downs and blazers for the last two years has often felt like the stuff dreams are made of, we may be finding out that Zoom …
Job seeker blog
As disruptions in the labor market continue, the time has never been better for job seekers to consider what they want from their careers. The number of job openings remained at historically elevated levels as of December. The Labor Department’s …
As you’ve no doubt heard by now, an astounding number of Americans are leaving their jobs. As the Great Resignation reigns on, a whopping 3% of the country’s workers quit their jobs in September, according to the U.S. Department of …
5 generations, 1 new workplace
Jeni Kramer
The age demographics of the modern office are more diverse than ever before. The population of employees in the workforce is getting older because people aren’t retiring as early and are generally living longer and healthier lives. This is, of …
How many interviews is too many?
Jeni Kramer
It’s every job seeker’s hope, after a successful first interview, to be asked back for a follow up conversation. A second interview, in which you might be able to meet additional team members, field deeper questions, or cover any topics …
Employer websites: Your job search secret weapon
Jeni Kramer
When looking for jobs, never underestimate the power of going direct to the source. In this case, that means applying for positions directly through company websites. Submitting your application through company websites vs. through some of the well-known job search …
Are you ready? Getwork is live!
Jeni Kramer
It’s happening now! Getwork, LinkUp’s brand new site for job seekers is live. Newly rebranded but still powered by LinkUp’s innovative, proprietary technology, Getwork will focus on connecting job seekers to their next amazing opportunity, and connecting employers to their …
What a difference a year makes! Last summer we were concerned that COVID had all but killed the starter job. With many of the industries that typically employ young workers (retail, restaurant and recreation) halted by lockdowns, seasonal work opportunities for …
Who’s hiring now?
Jeni Kramer
What a difference a year makes! While we are by no means past the pandemic, we have managed to crawl out from the massive crater it created in the job market. In fact, March brought a major milestone in the …
It’s hard to believe, but we are approaching one year since many of us transitioned to remote work. With little notice, we quickly gathered our things from offices and carved out a little corner of our homes that could serve …