Summary Sunday: Issue 556

Artificial Intelligence is impacting every area of our lives, including job search. This will require each of us to become better critical thinkers to identify the noise from the genuine. Keeping up with the changes in the world of work takes effort, but that’s one reason you are here – each week you’ll discover interesting […]

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Artificial Intelligence is impacting every area of our lives, including job search. This will require each of us to become better critical thinkers to identify the noise from the genuine.

Keeping up with the changes in the world of work takes effort, but that’s one reason you are here – each week you’ll discover interesting trends in job search and the workforce.

In this week’s Summary Sunday, find out about:

• The truth about job search tips
• Posting your interest in a job on LinkedIn
• Job scam warning signs
• Creating a human LinkedIn profile with AI
• Work Trend Annual Index report highlights
• Flextirement

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JOB SEARCH

Why Most Job Search Tips Fail: Uncover the Truth | Jan Tegze – JobSearch.Guide newsletter

The best advice mentioned is to be “an active and discerning consumer of job search advice.” As a recruiter, Jan has direct insight into the job search process. This perspective is valuable to your search.

Telling a Firm, and Everyone Else, You Want Its Job | Korn Ferry

What happens when you post on LinkedIn that you want a specific job posted by a company? This isn’t a new strategy. Job seekers have used Twitter and other social channels to express their qualifications for a specific dream job publicly and have either gotten on the radar of that specific employer or have caught the attention of other employers and been offered a job. Will you shoot your shot?

Quick Checklist: 19 Signs of a Job Scam To Know | Mark Anthony Dyson

Job scams are common. It’s heartbreaking that vulnerable job seekers are being taken advantage of, sadly this is the world we live in. Be aware an on the lookout for these signs the job is a scam. While specific wording and strategies may change, the goal is the same – to extract data and/or money.

LINKEDIN

AI vs. Authenticity: Crafting a Genuine LinkedIn Profile | Marie Zimenoff, Career Thought Leaders

While tempting to ask your favorite AI tool to summarize your experience and write your About section, DON’T. Follow the recommendations made in this short video instead! You want to incorporate stories to make your content uniquely yours! There are other helpful tips in here too!

WORKPLACE TRENDS & RESEARCH

26 key statistical findings from the 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report from Microsoft and LinkedIn | Kevin D. Turner

2024 is the year of AI. This breakdown of key findings might get you thinking. See how AI is being used in your industry and occupation and for what purpose! Use this link to see the full report by Microsoft & LinkedIn.

I’m a CEO and 12 of my employees are in ‘flextirement.’ With boomers opting not to retire, the arrangement will become more common | Yahoo Finance

Imagine a program where older workers can work less than 40 hours AND keep some of their health insurance. Some companies are getting creative in how they maintain institutional knowledge. It’s a win-win.

JOB SEARCH VISUAL

Employed or not, you still have the same value!

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