LinkedIn has introduced two new features for virtual job interviews, including a video introduction, which candidates can use to stand out before the formal interview starts, and an artificial intelligence feedback feature. "We've found that 65% of people believe that the impression you make online is just as important as the one you make in person, but it can be challenging to show your soft skills to potential employers when you're not in the same room ... A carefully crafted response can help you stand out before the official interview process even begins," wrote LinkedIn senior director of product management Blake Barnes. Full Story: Adweek (tiered subscription model) (4/30)
How to gain confidence at work Feeling confident at work can be hard when your new to a position, especially when you have a lot to learn, but Alisha Taylor shares some best practices for creating confidence. Creating a plan, being prepared, using your strengths, seeking out feedback and getting noticed are important for working on your confidence and learning in the workplace, she advises. Full Story: Forbes (4/30)
Hire Smart
4 tips for an improved job application form Low completion rates and failure to attract high-quality candidates could be a sign that a company's job application is poorly optimized, according to Chris Christoff. The application should use proper formatting, set clear expectations, be available to fill out via smartphone and use relevant keywords to make sure the right candidates are being attracted, Christoff writes. Full Story: Business 2 Community (4/30)
Poll
Are you actively looking for a job right now?
Yes, I was looking before the shutdown
41.06%
Yes, I started looking during the shutdown
9.82%
No, I am waiting until after the shutdown
9.12%
No, I am happy where I am
40.00%
The Landscape
Parents returning to work face childcare challenges Parents across the nation are in a quandary as businesses in many states gradually reopen while schools and daycare centers remain closed and camps have been postponed. CDC guidelines for reopening childcare programs are expected soon, but some parents might not be comfortable putting their children in group settings. Full Story: The Business Journals (tiered subscription model)/Bizwomen (4/30)
Survey: Finances top wellness concerns for 52% of workers A MetLife survey found 52% of US employees rank finances as their biggest wellness concern, compared with other well-being issues such as physical, mental and social health. Compared with 2019 survey data from before the pandemic began, employees were more likely to say employers have a responsibility for their health and well-being. Full Story: Human Resource Executive (4/29)
Balancing Yourself
Don't ignore signs of stress Changes in mood or productivity are signs of stress that should not be ignored, says Dr. Jen Brandt, the American Veterinary Medical Association's director of well-being, inclusion and diversity initiatives. "Committing to self-care and recognizing what we must do to protect and improve our well-being are key steps in taking ownership of our health," Dr. Brandt said. Full Story: JAVMA News (4/30)
For those who are worried about what kind of impact sheltering in place might have on near- and long-term mental health, Emily Sohn has researched the effects of lockdown. Studies of people who spend long periods of time in isolated and extreme situations -- like astronauts, explorers and Antarctic scientists -- have found that while the experience is difficult at the time, it can often increase long-term resiliency. Full Story: Outside Magazine online (4/28)
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