If you realize you hate your job, it might be time to consider a pause in your career to avoid burnout and eventually get back on track, said Rachael O'Meara. "When you take a pause, or intentionally shift your behavior, you can help find your way back to enjoying what you do again," said O'Meara. U.S. News & World Report (5/15) How to re-enter the workforce like a boss Returning to the workforce after a long break is tough, but people can ease the transition by exuding confidence and by staying current in their industry, writes Ellen Kalis of SapientRazorfish. Kalis offers five tips for restarting a career, including using career-return programs and setting high expectations. Training magazine (5/10)
Making the Connection
AI recruiter can screen job applicants Mya Systems has created an artificial intelligence recruiter bot that is able to screen job applicants and recommend candidates for interviews. The AI assistant, known as Mya, will text questions to the candidate about work history and availability before determining whether an interview with a hiring manager should be scheduled. CNN (5/16)
A lack of workers and slow productivity growth might hamper President Donald Trump's goal of economic growth that exceeds 3%. Economists project a long-term growth rate of 1.8% annually, based on workforce and productivity growth. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (5/15)
Your Next Challenge
Use keywords properly to get more interviews Job seekers should include relevant keywords in their resumes in order to ensure that applicant tracking systems forward their applications to hiring managers, writes Anish Majumdar. Instead of just stuffing keywords into your resume, however, provide context by briefly elaborating on how you have exhibited key skills in previous work. Glassdoor (5/16)
The Water Cooler
The soundtrack of US graduations is about the British Empire The signature graduation song "Pomp & Circumstance" has roots in the British Empire's quest for gold and diamonds, explains Phil Edwards. The song, used at King Edward VII's coronation, spread further after being played at Yale University when its composer, Edward Elgar, received an honorary degree. YouTube/Vox (5/15)
There is a debt of service due from every man to his country, proportioned to the bounties which nature and fortune have measured to him.
