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AI in recruiting is pissing people off

June 26, 2019 Steph Anderson

There are many steps in the recruitment funnel and today technology is used in virtually every single one of them. From utilizing an applicant tracking system (ATS) to adopting artificial intelligence (AI) in interviews, this ain’t your grandmother’s job application …

Desperate Housewives has nothing on 50 desperate parents, who rocked the news this week in an extensive college admissions scandal. This story has the elements of a Hollywood blockbuster — lies, cheating, bribery, famous actresses, rich and powerful people caught …

Does it spark joy? KonMari your career

January 16, 2019 Steph Anderson

If you have Netflix and/or have seen the chatter on social media, you’ve heard of Marie Kondo’s new show Tidying Up. The key to controlling your home’s chaos? According to her, if it doesn’t bring you joy, it has to go. …

    Smart ways to address gaps in employment

    December 10, 2018 Steph Anderson

    Last week LinkUp partnered with Dress for Success to host a “Day of Success” that included resume reviews, mock interviews, headshots, and a professional panel presentation. One important question that came up was how to best address a break in …

    Families with two parents working outside the home are common today. In fact, among married-couple families with children, 61.9 percent have both parents employed, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. My household is one of them. With both my spouse …