The coronavirus pandemic has affected the hiring process in a number of ways, including changes in networking, communicating, interviewing and onboarding. "Be prepared and anticipate delays so you can reposition yourself, remain optimistic, and keep your pipeline full," writes recruiter and consultant Lisa Rangel.

Social distancing rules that complicate traditional job fairs can be overcome digitally. Careercast.com presents eight steps for job-hunting success at virtual fairs, beginning with being selective about the ones you attend.

A modern career relies on a portfolio of skills that allows people to earn money from a range of sources, thus providing financial security in the event that one of those sources goes away, writes career coach Dawn Graham. These careers allow a person to grow and adapt to an ever-changing job market while pursuing a range of interests, she writes.

Many companies need to take steps to cut costs, but now is not the time for knee-jerk responses and short-sighted plans for compensation, says Amanda Wethington of Korn Ferry. Consider staff rotations, deferring salary increases, providing mental health support and making employee safety a top priority.

In order to avoid unconscious bias, employers and interviewees should opt for an interview via phone call before video conference. With everyone staying home, not all interviewees are equipped to ready their appearance to overcome bias.

Public officials and business leaders are beginning to look ahead to the difficult task of reopening the $22 trillion economy after an unprecedented shutdown. Many questions must be answered to give businesses and individuals confidence they can return to daily life without risking infection. "It isn't like a light switch on and off," Dr. Anthony Fauci says. "It's a gradual pulling back on certain of the restrictions to try and get society a bit back to normal."

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have released new guidelines on essential workers who have been exposed to a confirmed or suspected case of coronavirus. The recommendations include taking daily temperatures, increasing air exchange in buildings where these employees work and increasing cleaning efforts.

Scientists have always been fascinated by jugglers, as some of the best make catches every 120 milliseconds. A study looks to physics to explain how some expert jugglers seem to defy human limits.