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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

In March of 2020 as the pandemic was beginning its widespread shutdown of non-essential workplaces, economists at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business decided to conduct a remote work study. Newly homebound themselves, professors Jonathan Dingel and Brent …

Now that the haze of holiday cocktails and too much cheese has worn off, it’s time to get back to business! With the chaos of the pandemic driving uncertainty in the labor market, many people simply put off job searching …