Some of these are border-line illegal and most have NOTHING to do with the job.
http://www.seattlepi.com/bayarea/article/Apple-interview-questions-job-Glassdoor-10815996.php
My parents seem to think I’m some sort of lazy bum because I’ve moved back in with them. I’ve been trying to tell them that the job market just isn’t what it used to be, when they were trying to make it on their own.
Now, I’ve finally got statistics to back up my case! 40% of all young adults are living with relatives these days!
http://time.com/money/4608925/living-parents-americans-millennials/
The next 30 Days are Crucial!! "We can’t allow 22 million Americans to lose coverage. Instead of tearing it apart, Congress needs to work to make it better for everyone". Visit the SEIU webpagr and share this message today!
http://www.seiu.org/blog/2016/12/dont-repeal-obamacare-without-a-plan-to-keep-our-healthcare
"Reliance on immigrant labor for health care is only expected to increase, especially in New England, where there's a demographic storm brewing". I've been thinking about career change options and heard this report in my drive into work this moring that got me thinking about heathcare. jobs. Are you currenlty seeking a career pr career change into heathcare services? What are your thoughts on the growing demand for healthcare workers and the immigrant option? Listen here, http://www.wbur.org/commonhealth/2016/12/20/immigrant-health-care-workers
A handful of prominent retail companies agree to end On-Call Schedules for their employees and commit to giving employees their work scheduled at least 1 week in advance of the workweek. Are your currently working a On-Call work schedule? Does this change affect you? http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2016/12/20/retailers-agree-early-holiday-gift-50000--call-shift-workers/95610280/
Just about a year ago, The World Economic Forum published a global report to support their list of the The 10 skills you need to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This list and report might be helpful for other Jobcasers as well:
1.) Complex Problem Solving 2.) Critical Thinking 3.) Creativity 4.) People Management 5.) Coordinating with others 6.) Emotional Intelligence 7.) Judgement and decision making 8.) Service Orientation 9.) Negotiation 10.) Cognitive Flexibility
The study and much more info are available here: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/01/the-10-skills-you-need-to-thrive-in-the-fourth-industrial-revolution/
Amazon’s Trucking App will cut the middleman out of the logistics process and allow truckers to connect directly with suppliers, bid on terms, and a bigger piece of the pie BUT is this TRULY good news for truck drivers? http://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-building-uber-for-trucking-app-2016-12
Great news ahead for 2017:
"The professions expected to show one of the biggest job growth rates in 2017 and the largest growth in sheer number of jobs will be trade skills, according to a year-end report from CareerBuilder and labor market data provider Emsi. The U.S. economy is expected to add just over 1 million new jobs in fields such as electrician, plumber and HVAC technician in 2017. That’s a job growth rate of 8 percent. The average hourly earnings for professionals in those fields will be $21.38, or about $45,000 a year in 2017, the report says."
Read and learn more here at: http://wtop.com/money/2016/12/best-jobs-2017-college-degree-not-necessarily-required/
At least that’s what current studies are showing. Sexism of the brash and vulgar kind (cough TRUMP cough) isn’t nearly as common today as the subtle little ways we put each other in boxes and hold each other back. This article is super interesting. A research team sent science faculty at some big universities applications for scientist positions they had open. The resumes were EXACTLY THE SAME, except for a male or female name. BUT THE RESUME WITH THE MALE NAME was always ranked higher and even given HIGHER PAY.
Myth#1: It cost more to hire older workers. FACT: This is true in some cases but employers experience a significantly higher return on investment as the initial cost are offset by a strong job performance and a high quality of work.
Myth#2: Older workers miss more workdays. FACT: WRONG! Reports show older workers are least likely to take time off to recover from an illness, care for others, and sustain less workplace injuries.
Myth#3: Older workers have a hard time adapting to new technologies. FACT:WRONG AGAIN!! The truth is new technology can be intimidating to anyone and older workers are among the fastest growing users of technology.
http://moonyanglaw.com/3-myths-about-age-discrimination-debunked/