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☆ Help! I work in an open office and my co-workers are so loud
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Erin Mcgoff | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Dear Work It Out, I work in an office where the same floor is shared by multiple teams that don't work together, but work for the same parent company. There are a few people whose voices carry all the time, and occasionally a group of them will congregate in an open area not far from my desk for what seem like impromptu team meetings or snacks. Since I don't know most of them, it feels like asking them to quiet down would seem like scolding from an unrelated party, but it really disrupts my work. Still, it's important to remember that you are at work to work, and if your environment hinders your productivity, that's something you — and your company — should care about. I've been having a hard time taking client calls when your team talks openly in the office near my desk.

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☆ Gen Zers are in their 'boycott era', even when it comes to which jobs they apply for
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Gen Zers are in their boycott era, turning against anything that doesn't align with their beliefs. But McGoff said Gen Zers wanted their workplace to align politically — so they had to talk about it. Getty ImagesGabrielle Yap, who's 26, said Gen Zers grew up in a time when information was available at their fingertips 24/7. "The company's public stance on these points, as well as the managers' views, affect the organization's capacity to hire Gen Zers," he said. It was a 2018 survey by Deloitte, not Deloitte's 2023 Gen Z and Millennial Survey.

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☆ 'Pretty privilege' in job interviews is a real thing, say experts. But you have more control than you realize.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewA TikTok creator who makes life and career advice content gave her top tip for job interviews in a recent video. "Pretty privilege" is a real thing in job interviews. We don't live in an ideal worldMcGoff told BI that in her video, she didn't mean that people should "look sexy" in a job interview. Women shouldn't be expected to wear makeup to a job interview, for example. McGoff said overall, it's just a good idea to advocate for yourself when walking into a job interview, and making an effort in the way that suits you.

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☆ The first step you need to take when changing careers—it's the 'best thing' to do, says Yale expert
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

If you've ever thought about quitting your job and exploring a new path, now is a great time to switch careers. Businesses typically refresh their hiring budgets at the start of the year, meaning there are more job opportunities to explore, and with travel slowing down after the holidays, more people are unencumbered and willing to network, making it easier to strike up meaningful connections. Conversations with close friends won't yield the most valuable insights, says Lipman, who is also the bestselling author of "NEXT! "You can post a networking request on LinkedIn or Instagram, or if you have a list of industries you're interested in, you can text people and just say, 'Hey! I'm looking to transition careers, and am interested in learning more about working in tech (or whatever the industry is), do you know anyone I can chat with?'"

Persons: Joanne Lipman, Lipman, Erin McGoff Organizations: Yale University Locations: New York

☆ The ultimate guide to acing your interview and landing your dream job in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( Jenna Goudreau | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

But to secure that dream job, you first have to go through a maze of applications, screenings and interviews that you may not feel prepared for. No one teaches you how to do job interviews well. CNBC Make It's first-ever online course How to Ace Your Job Interview launches on Jan. 10, providing a step-by-step guide to successfully navigating the job search and interview process. Want to take control of your job search this year? Sign up today for the online course How to Ace Your Job Interview and save 50% with a limited-time introductory offer.

Persons: Hanna Howard, Benjamin Granger, Erin McGoff, Jermaine Murray Organizations: CNBC

☆ Never skip this step in a job interview, says career educator: 'It's really important'
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

To ace a job interview, you need to look the part. Your appearance is often the first thing your interviewer will notice about you — and your outfit can say a lot about your professionalism and attention to detail. Picking out a solid ensemble is the one step that Erin McGoff, a New York-based career educator, reminds people not to neglect when preparing for a job interview. McGroff frequently shares career advice on her TikTok account, where she boasts more than 2.7 million followers. "It sounds weird, but looking your best is really important in a job interview," McGoff, 28, said during CNBC Make It's "Make It: Your Money" event on Oct. 17.

Persons: Erin McGoff, McGroff Organizations: CNBC Locations: New York

☆ WATCH: Money experts discuss how to increase your earning power
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The CNBC Make It: Your Money virtual event is scheduled for Oct. 17, 2023 — watch it live as successful entrepreneurs and investors offer actionable advice about building your career and increasing your earning power. , self-made millionaire, "Shark Tank" guest judge and co-founder of RSE Ventures, a private firm that invests in companies in a variety of industries, including sports and entertainment. Lastly, CNBC's Frank Holland interviews Douglas Boneparth, founder and president of Bone Fide Wealth and co-author of "The Millennial Money Fix." To register for the event, click on the "RSVP here" box at the top of CNBC Make It: Your Money livestream page. Disclosure: CNBC owns the exclusive off-network cable rights to ABC's "Shark Tank."

Persons: CNBC's Kristina Partsinevelos, Matt Higgins, Jenny Nguyen, Ashton Jackson, Erin McGoff, CNBC's Frank Holland, Douglas Boneparth, Edward Jones Organizations: CNBC, YouTube, RSE Ventures, Bone Locations: Portland , Oregon

☆ TemperPack is making recyclable cold packaging for Martha Stewart-branded meal company Marley Spoon
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-18 | by ( Diana Olick | In Dianaolick | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Meal delivery kits really took off with the pandemic, and they're still gaining in popularity. Two years ago, fresh food meal kits were a $7 billion industry, and they're projected to become a $10 billion industry by 2024. Some considerable portion of that money is wasted on packaging to keep food cold. TemperPack is working with grocers, meal kit companies, bio-tech and online pharmacies -- basically, any business that previously used a styrofoam cooler for packaging. That was a big draw for Martha Stewart-branded meal maker Marley Spoon.

☆ How a laid-off worker used TikTok to find a new job: 'You have to look at non-traditional ways of making those connections'
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-12 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

"Because obviously getting referrals or a job through TikTok sounds kind of insane when you kind of think about it. Vining is now a consultant technical project manager after getting a referral from someone who commented on one of his TikTok videos. Others have also shared their layoff experience in TikTok videos. "So I think you have to look at non-traditional ways of making those connections. And in my instance, my non-traditional way of making a connection that led to a job was through TikTok."

☆ Laid-off tech workers are posting about their job losses on LinkedIn and Twitter. Here's how and why to share layoff stories.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-18 | by ( Alexandra York | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Tech behemoths like Meta, Stripe, and Twitter have also laid off workers in the last few months. A career coach and two former Meta employees explain how to move forward and share the news. The news comes after a string of high-profile tech layoffs at behemoths like Amazon, Twitter, Meta, and Stripe. Now, employees who were affected have started posting their layoff stories, send-offs, and gratitude on social platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter. Niki Woodall, a former product leadership recruiter at Meta, also posted a public announcement after losing her job this week.

☆ If you're thinking about sharing your layoff story on LinkedIn, here's how to do it smartly
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Alexandra York | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A career coach and two former Meta employees explain how to move forward after layoffs. Subsequently, employees from these firms are posting their layoff stories, send-offs, and gratitude on social platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter. McGoff shared the best way to go about saying farewell after a layoff and how to move forward professionally. Strengthen connections before you leaveTaking a moment to process the news of a layoff should be an employee's first step, McGoff said. "Plant seeds now, tell everyone you know you're looking because opportunities can pop up at any time," Woodall said.

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