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☆ New grads may have a harder time landing their dream job, despite a strong labor market — here's why
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

"The fact remains that the job market has remained more robust and resilient than had been expected," he added. And yet, there are a few things that young adults entering the job market aren't willing to compromise on, especially when it comes to work-life balance. Going forward, however, there may be fewer remote options for those just starting out. Where new grads get the best bang for their buckCompanies with remote work opportunities will allow job seekers to cast a wider net, Salemi said. After years of high inflation, new grads must also contend with elevated food, transportation and housing costs, depending on where they go.

Persons: Mike Segar, Mark Hamrick, Monster, Vicki Salemi, Salemi Organizations: City College of New York, Reuters, Istock, Getty Locations: U.S, Manhattan , New York

☆ 'Your personality will get you 10 times richer than your intelligence,' says self-made millionaire who retired at 35
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Ryan Ermey | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

"Coming out of college, I just kind of assumed I'd have to be the smartest person in the office. But in the real world, your emotional intelligence — sometimes called EQ — is every bit as essential, if not more so, he says. "Your personality will get you 10 times richer than your intelligence," Adcock says. Steve Adcock left his corporate job in 2016 at age 35, having saved about $900,000. It could be the person whose career you aspire to have or the colleague you enjoy working with the most.

Persons: Adcock, he's, Steve Adcock, That's what's, Vicki Salemi, Monster, Salemi Organizations: CNBC

☆ Amid mass layoffs, it's best to take a new approach to job searches, expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty ImagesAs thousands of layoffs make headlines, experts say there is a silver lining — a resilient job market. But to find your next position faster as companies cut costs, you may have to take a new approach. Job search tools can help amplify your search, according to Scott Dobroski, career trends expert at Indeed. By updating your profile on job search sites with your skills, experience and the positions you are seeking, you may find roles you would not have otherwise considered. Bring your authentic selfHaving the right social networking skills can make a big difference in finding work faster, according to Lee.

Persons: Gray, Holly Lee, Lee, Scott Dobroski, We've, Dobroski, Vicki Salemi, Salemi Organizations: Westend61, Getty, Challenger, Citigroup, Google, Amazon, Finance

☆ As Amazon, Citigroup and Google open 2024 with layoffs, experts say unemployed workers should take these steps
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-12 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Jackyenjoyphotography | Moment | Getty ImagesThe start of 2024 has not been kind to workers in industries that opened the year with layoffs. Recent U.S. Department of Labor data shows layoffs have been hovering near historic lows — and experts say getting laid off no longer has the same stigma it once did. The following steps can help you shore up your finances and kick-start your job search. Calculate severance pay, unused time offYou may receive a severance package from your employer or get paid for unused time off. If you're able to find a new job quickly, you may be able to bank the severance pay, he noted.

Persons: Twitch, Scott Dobroski, Ted Jenkin, Atlanta . Jenkin, Vicki Salemi, Salemi, Jenkin, Dobroski, We've Organizations: Google, MGM Studios, Tech, Citigroup, U.S . Department of Labor, CNBC, Finance Locations: Atlanta .

☆ This low-stress, in-demand job can be done remotely and pays more than $100K/year—it’s ‘a winner,’ says expert
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-26 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A majority, 64% say pay and benefits are critical factors in accepting a job offer, according to a 2022 Gallup poll of 13,085 U.S. employees. The job often requires a bachelor's degree, specifically focused on a field like mathematics or statistics, and experience in the role. "There might be more of a need to assess what the risk would be like, say, for tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, etc." The Labor Department's Occupational Information Network ranked 873 occupations based on stress tolerance, or whether or not the job "requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations." Check out:10 low-stress jobs that pay more than $100,000 per year and how to get themThe least stressful job that pays over $100K, according to data—and how to get itHow to spot red flags of a stressful job before you even take it

Persons: Gallup, Vicki Salemi, Warren Buffett Organizations: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Actuaries, Actuarial Society, Labor, Occupational

☆ How to spot red flags of a stressful job before you even take it
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Work can cause a great deal of stress. More than half, 57%, of workers report experiencing the impacts of work-related stress such as emotional exhaustion, low motivation and a desire to quit, according to the American Psychological Association's 2023 Work in America Survey. Whether or not a job ends up being stressful can be the result of a series of factors. A toxic boss, an overwhelming workload and a lack of flexibility can all play into your experience. "What's best for [you] might not be for someone else," says Vicki Salemi, career coach at Monster.

Persons: Vicki Salemi, Andrew McCaskill Organizations: America Survey

☆ When it comes to bad job interview behavior, 'word does get around,' says career expert—here's what you shouldn't do
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A job interview is a face-to-face opportunity to prove to an employer why you're the right fit for the role. And while most job candidates were composed during the interview process, she and her colleagues encountered a few whose behavior raised some eyebrows. 'It was just like, "I'll be done when I say I'm done"'A job candidate was waiting in a conference room to be let into the interview. "It was just like, 'I'll be done when I say I'm done,'" says Salemi of his attitude. Salemi can't remember if that person got the job, but his attitude certainly made the rounds in the HR department.

Persons: Vicki Salemi, Salemi, wasn't

☆ 73% of Gen Z say they'll resign if they don't get regular feedback from their manager—how to start these conversations
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Annie Probert | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Determine how you'd like to receive feedback Only 15% of employees surveyed by StaffCircle say they have weekly check-ins with their manager to discuss performance. A much larger portion of workers — 76% — have feedback meetings once a month or less. What to have prepared going into feedback meetings Before you actually sit down with your boss, brainstorm specific feedback you'd like to hear. Plus, every worker is different when it comes to how and when they like to receive feedback. But when does a boss's resistance to feedback meetings become a red flag?

Persons: Z, It's, Vicki Salemi, —, Salemi, Let's, you'll Organizations: CNBC Locations: StaffCircle

In a survey of 6,000 workers in Southeast Asia, only 29% indicated they never experienced a career break. "That's because if I'm perusing the resume as an employer, my initial question would be, 'I wonder what this gap represents.'" Vicki Salemi Monster career expertBut that doesn't mean that companies see the gap as a red flag, Salemi said. "You can say, 'I took a career break for personal reasons that required my attention. "Literally everybody probably either has has had to do [a career break] at some point or know someone who has."

Persons: they've, Vicki Salemi, Nicole Price, Salemi, I'm, they're, Jenn Lim, it's, Lim, Price, Nick Gausling, you've Organizations: Insight, CNBC, Employers Locations: Southeast Asia

An example of a LinkedIn's "Career Break" feature, which fills in the gaps between jobs. To date, just over 1 million LinkedIn members have added the "career break" feature to their profiles, according to the company. People also took career breaks to travel (13%), to raise children (12%), and care for others (10%), the data showed. Longer breaksTavy Cussinel took a career break from public relations for seven years, while she had three kids. Tavy CussinelMonster career specialist Vicki Salemi said employers are now more flexible about career gaps than they were in the past.

Persons: Bobbie Bain, hadn't, Bain, Jennifer Shappley, Nick Gausling, Jenn Lim, that's, Pooja Chhabria, Thomas Baiter, I'd, who's, Baiter, Cussinel, I'm, Vicki Salemi, Nicole Price, Price Organizations: American Airlines, LinkedIn, CNBC, Talent, Insight, Microsoft, Company Locations: Southeast Asia, Asia, United Kingdom, Singapore

☆ Informational interviews can make you 'better' at your job—here's what to ask when you get one
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Talk to any career expert and they'll tell you an informational interview, or an informal, professional chat with someone in your field or company, is a good idea. "It helps you build relationships," says Angelina Darrisaw, career coach and founder and CEO of C-Suite Coach. And it's entirely possible someone you chat with will keep you in mind for future job openings. When it comes time to have that informational interview, though, what do you say? Here's what Monster career coach Vicki Salemi recommends.

Persons: Angelina Darrisaw, Vicki Salemi

☆ Informational interviews can get your foot in the door of your dream job—here's how to get one
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-05 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

An informational interview is an informal conversation with someone in your company, industry or even outside of your industry that gives you a chance to learn about that person's work and field. There are all sorts of reasons to book one: You'd like to learn about another branch of your company or about moving up in it. Or maybe you're considering moving to another industry altogether and want to feel it out beforehand. "You're building relationships with low stakes," says Angelina Darrisaw, career coach and founder and CEO of C-Suite Coach. says Vicki Salemi, career coach at Monster, adding, "are you looking to get your foot in the door with a specific company?

Persons: Angelina Darrisaw, there's, it's, Vicki Salemi

☆ Consulting firms are offering delayed start dates to some new hires—5 tips for handling it, say career experts
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Ece Yildirim | In Ecedyildirim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

If you're one of the many dealing with a delay to your job offer, chances are you feel like you are facing a setback. But fear not, career experts say. Although your options on what to do are endless, here is what career experts Vicki Salemi and Gorick Ng advise you to do with your time. Look for interim — or new — workIt is crucial to keep your options open during and apply to new positions, while keeping confidentiality so as not to jeopardize your existing offer, Salemi says. Develop important, relevant skillsBoth Ng and Salemi say this gap period could also be a chance to accelerate learning through certifications, online or in-person courses and workshops, and immersion language programs.

Persons: Gorick Ng, Vicki Salemi, Ng, Salemi Organizations: Harvard Locations: Saharan Africa, American

☆ The No. 1 sign of a toxic workplace—'it can get messy, fast' warns career expert
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The biggest red flag of a toxic workplace is actually a common leadership style: 73% of workers consider micromanagement as the No. 1 sign to watch out for, and 46% identify it as a reason they would quit, according to a new Monster poll of more than 6,000 workers. Micromanagement often stems from a boss's lack of confidence and trust in their employees, Monster career expert Vicki Salemi tells CNBC Make It. And trust issues between employees and managers "have only worsened" as remote and hybrid work have become more popular, she adds. Research suggests that managers don't always trust employees to be productive when working remotely.

Persons: Vicki Salemi Organizations: CNBC, Research

☆ Job seekers' No. 1 interview red flag could be a sign of a toxic workplace, says career expert
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Sometimes, a toxic workplace can catch you by surprise — but in most cases, if you pay attention during the interview process, you can spot the warning signs before accepting a job offer. Sixty-five percent of job seekers consider jobs that require more than three rounds of interviews to be the biggest "red flag" of a bad work environment, according to a new Monster poll of more than 6,000 workers. Requiring more than three rounds of interviews could indicate that the company is indecisive or disorganized, and because a company's hiring process reflects its culture, it may not be a good sign for how they'll run other aspects of their business, Monster career expert Vicki Salemi tells CNBC Make It. "In some instances, there is a valid reason for the lengthier hiring process, like maybe certain executives are traveling or it's difficult to line different hiring managers' schedules up," she adds. "But if they're dragging it out, it likely means they don't respect the candidate's time or aren't confident about what they're looking for."

Persons: Vicki Salemi Organizations: CNBC

☆ Forget ‘quiet quitting’ — ‘loud laborers’ are killing workplace morale. Here’s how to spot them
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( Goh Chiew Tong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

[Loud laborers] ... may crave attention and love to hear themselves talk even when it was nothing extraordinary, they were simply doing their jobs. "Loud laborers are often quite politically savvy and are very active on professional social networks, where they publicize their tasks and achievements," she added. Why some focus on 'visibility'Why do loud laborers exist? What you can do about loud laborersWhile loud laborers in the workplace may be irksome, it is important to set boundaries as best you can, said Salemi. For Price, loud working is persistent in a workplace because such behavior has been rewarded or validated by leadership.

Persons: you've, André Spicer, Nicole Price, Vicki Salemi, Price, Salemi, bode Organizations: Bayes Business, CNBC

☆ 91% of workers have faced workplace discrimination—here's what employees can do, expert says: 'No. 1 is to speak up and document things'
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-27 | by ( Isabel Engel | In Isabel--Engel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A whopping 91% of workers report that they have faced workplace discrimination. That's according to Monster's recent Workplace Discrimination Poll, which surveyed more than 3,000 employees and highlights the continued prevalence of discrimination at work. Here are her top pieces of advice for all employees as today's workforce continues to grapple with workplace discrimination. Only 44% of workers feel comfortable reporting discriminatory incidents to a company-provided anonymous reporting resource, the Monster data reveals. Additionally, only 21% of employees feel comfortable reporting discriminatory behavior to a manager and 33% of workers feel comfortable reporting to HR.

Persons: Vicki Salemi, Salemi Organizations: CNBC

☆ How to ace a cold email, according to hiring experts: 'Change your mindset to a warm email'
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-03 | by ( Isabel Engel | In Isabel--Engel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

A cold email is an important way to network within your potential field of interest, Monster career expert Vicki Salemi tells CNBC Make It. To successfully send a cold email — and get on your dream company's radar — hiring experts share their tips in this step-by-step guide. Establish a connectionHow to ace the art of the cold email? Ultimately, Salemi says that warm emails, based on commonalities, are often more successful than cold emails. "Try to change your mindset from a cold email to a warm email," Salemi says.

Persons: —, Vicki Salemi, Salemi, that's, Sarah Doody, Doody, — Salemi, I'm Organizations: CNBC

☆ How can your college GPA help you get a job? 4 tips from a hiring expert
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-15 | by ( Isabel Engel | In Isabel--Engel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

As companies move to a more holistic hiring process, they are broadening their scopes beyond college grades, Monster Career Expert Vicki Salemi tells CNBC Make It. That said, GPAs do come up in the hiring process and might be requested by some companies as they vet candidates. For those new to navigating the job market, Salemi shares four tips for how to approach your college GPA in the professional world. Even companies that want to know are focused on much more in the hiring process, though, Salemi says. "I basically only ask my candidates about their GPA within 5 years of graduating.

Persons: Vicki Salemi, Salemi Organizations: CNBC, Employers, Companies

☆ Look for these 5 'green flags' before taking a 4-day workweek job, says hiring expert
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-17 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

There's never been a better time to try to find a job with a four-day workweek. It can also be helpful to ask about the skills and experiences help someone thrive while working a shortened week. For example, leaders at four-day workweek companies recently told CNBC Make It they look for candidates with outstanding initiative, autonomy and adaptability. The company sets clear expectations around the fifth day offAsk each person how they use their day off, Salemi says. The company has a strong perspective of what flexibility looks likeA shortened workweek is just one component of workplace flexibility.

☆ 1 in 3 people would quit for a 4-day workweek job, according to a new report
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-07 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The four-day workweek is gaining momentum, and people say they're willing to quit to have it. A majority, 61%, of workers say they'd rather have a four-day workweek than the traditional five, and 33% say they'd quit their job to for one with a shortened week, according to a Monster survey of 868 workers conducted in March. Half of those surveyed say they'd be more productive with a shortened workweek, and 10% would even take a pay cut for the benefit. More companies may experiment with a shortened workweek, especially if they can't award raises or promotions in a challenging economic environment. The share of companies offering a 4-day workweek benefit reached the 10% threshold for the first time last year, according to a recent Payscale report.

☆ A worker who fears she's getting 'quietly fired' explains 2 warning signs that your company might be trying to push you out
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-26 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

"There's a certain amount of gaslighting that goes on, too, from management," she told Insider. She added that quiet firing typically involved singling out people, rather than employers trying to push out many. "At the end of the day, quiet firing is more about the culture of fear it produces," the account manager said. 'Push, push, push' on harder-to-achieve goalsAnother sign the account manager has seen is an increase in goals. It's just push, push, push."

☆ If you think you're being 'quiet fired,' just talk to your boss and find out what's up
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-25 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Career expert Vicki Salemi defines "quiet firing" as when companies push an employee to resign, rather than directly terminating them. Workplace experts say that you should talk to your boss and find out what's going on, and also keep a record of the signs or occurrences that make you think you're being quiet fired. And while Wigert's explanation of quiet firing involves managers, talking to your boss can be an important thing to do if you see some early signs of quiet firing. Not everyone may want to talk their to manager if they think they're being pushed out through quiet firing. They may think they have a "bad boss" that they can't talk to about their concerns or these signs they noticed.

☆ 6 ways companies are 'quiet firing' white-collar workers
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-03 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The kinds of moves Cutter is describing are examples of a growing workplace trend of "quiet firing." Wigert added that "quiet firing happens unintentionally more often than intentionally." "Economic conditions can certainly spur more quiet firing," Wigert said. It could also be the case that your pay suffers along with this in quiet firing. "Typically with quiet firing, you are the person who's being impacted.

☆ 64% of women say they could do their boss's job better than them, but they aren't getting the chance
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-27 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

There's a major confidence gap between men and women in the workplace, though it might not be in the way you'd expect. A majority, 64%, of women think they can do their manager's job better than them, versus 47% of men who believe the same, according to a new Monster survey of 6,847 workers conducted in February. That perspective doesn't necessarily reflect that women feel proficient in their jobs, but rather they feel undervalued and overlooked for management roles, Monster career expert Vicki Salemi tells CNBC Make It. "Women feel they can do their manager's job," she says, "but the frustration is: Why aren't they given the opportunity to do it?" Women say having a clear vision for the future of their career is a top priority for them, and a lack of potential advancement is the biggest red flag that would lead them to turn down a job offer.

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