Take out your job titles to highlight transferable skills | Strategic thinking requires time away from the grind | How recruiters can actively combat hiring discrimination
How to prepare yourself for a career switch Patience and planning are required for a career switch, writes career transitions expert Kerry Hannon, who says these switches can take up to five years. Before beginning the process, figure out what transferable skills and connections you have, if this new job would make you happy and if you're financially prepared for a transition period, suggests Hannon. Full Story: CNN (6/8)
Take out your job titles to highlight transferable skills Due to a tight labor market and certain industries slowing during the pandemic, many job seekers are turning to different careers and relying on transferable skills. To better express those skills, job seekers should let go of their previous industry and job titles to highlight skills, knowledge and experience, writes business coach Chris Westfall. Full Story: Forbes (6/8)
Strategic thinking requires time away from the grind It takes time away from the day-to-day work to cultivate strategic thinking, which is in short supply these days without vacations and breaks from the coronavirus, says Aytekin Tank, founder of JotForm. It might even come down to blocking off an hour to think about the long-term vision for your company or life, even though this process "is essential, but it's not always comfortable," Tank writes. Full Story: Fast Company online (6/8)
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How recruiters can actively combat hiring discrimination Recruiters need to step up and use their influence to actively combat hiring discrimination, says legal expert Kate Bischoff. Recruiters should consistently check their biases , educate themselves, reach out to community organizations to expand their networks and be willing to take a stand. Full Story: ERE Media (6/8)
Cybercriminals are delivering malware in phishing emails disguised as Family and Medical Leave Act information, resumes and other HR documents, Check Point reports. Fake emails related to job hunting have risen sharply in the past couple of months as people laid off because of coronavirus-related shutdowns seek new jobs. Full Story: Infosecurity (U.K.) (6/8)
The positive May jobs report could give some politicians a false sense of security about the country's economic recovery and could affect policymaking for relief strategies, Mohamed El-Erian writes. In this commentary, El-Erian notes that lawmakers should focus their efforts on refining emergency relief actions and designing policies that minimize the risk of financial instability as the economy reopens. Full Story: Bloomberg (tiered subscription model) (6/6)
From Beaufort, S.C., and Austin, Texas, to Oklahoma City and New Orleans, this article highlights some of the best urban walking trails in the US. The Bert Cooper Trail in Oklahoma City, a nearly 10-mile loop around Lake Hefner, is a migratory birder's paradise. Full Story: Outside Magazine online (6/8)
While many details are classified, the Air Force is reportedly developing an autonomous fighter jet that could be tested in a dogfight against a human as soon as July 2021. The autonomous jet would use artificial intelligence to engage in the dogfight. Full Story: Engadget (6/8)
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