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The Ultimate Graduation Gift – A New Job
It’s that time of year. Graduation parties, commencement speeches, and thoughts about transition. Does your graduate know what they want to do? Have they secured their first job following graduation? If not, they aren’t alone. The class of 2025 is entering into a complicated job market with an array of [...]
Employers: How Well Does Your Interview Process Deliver?
What if interviewing with your company created the same positive feelings as a day at a beautiful resort? The service is exceptional, the activities are thoughtfully planned, the schedule has been well communicated in advance, and the environment is so serene that everyone is talking about how much they can’t [...]
Consider the Candidate’s View in this Employer’s Market
The job market is tough right now. It can feel as treacherous as peering over the edge of a rushing waterfall in Yosemite National Park. It’s an employer driven market and candidates may be facing a job search that feels like the metaphor of rushing waters, unfamiliar currents and the [...]
When Creating a Job Search Plan Feels Opaque
Have you ever started a project where the path forward was unclear? Did the goal and the steps to get there feel hazy, almost opaque? Merriam-Webster defines opaque as: Blocking the passage of light. Hard to understand or explain. Sound familiar? If you’re in the middle of a tough job [...]
Juxtaposition
Today, January 20th, we stand at the intersection of two notable events: the commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States. This juxtaposition of events invites us to reflect on the journey of our nation, the lessons we have learned, [...]
Strategy is Everything: Preparing for Your Job Search
The job market feels eerily reminiscent of 2009—economic corrections, political uncertainty, and heightened competition are reshaping the landscape. Professionals are facing unprecedented challenges, with confidence levels in need of a boost, one truth remains: strategy is everything. Much like preparing for a visit to Wind Cave National Park, navigating your [...]
Customers and Employees: the symbiotic relationship that creates a great candidate experience
When it comes to Talent Acquisition, everyone’s talking about candidate experience. It’s a staple in HR goals and objectives for most organizations. But what does it actually mean? Here’s a fresh perspective: A great candidate experience starts with a great customer experience. When organizations are clear about who their customer [...]
From Petrified to Growth: It Starts with a Question
How are you feeling? Is an important question to answer, especially during a time of change. Recently in the news Cargill announced their massive layoff impacting 8,000 people. When you get laid off, especially if you had no idea that it’s coming, it’s hard to know what to do first. [...]
Reaching Inspiration Point – the Talent Advisory Launch
By: Julie Shipman, CEO |Founder Have a question or comment? Connect with me at Julie.shipman@jwsgroupllc.com I’m delighted to officially launch the Talent Advisory business for JWS Group – Talent Advisors. This new service will provide organizations with Talent Acquisition consulting in 3 key areas: Strategy and creating recruiting programs [...]
2022: The year of opportunity
2022: The year of opportunity. By: Julie Shipman, Career Coach Have a question or comment? Connect with me at Julie.shipman@jwsgroupllc.com I love the start of a new calendar year. I love planning out the year and all the possibility that’s in front of me. I take the time to [...]