Aced the interview but didn't get the job? This may be why If you didn't get a job after acing an interview, it might be because you didn't convince interviewers that your experience aligned with the role, didn't express enough interest in the company's products and services or didn't articulate how you could solve their problems, writes career coach Adunola Adeshola. "The fact that you've landed interviews is proof that you can land the job, and by elevating how [you] communicate the skills you bring to the table, you'll improve your chances of securing the job offer you desire and deserve," Adeshola writes. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (5/10)
Factors to consider before beginning a job hunt Eighty-percent of full-time workers are currently seeking or are open to new jobs, one survey shows, but before beginning the search, it's important to sit down and consider whether you're prepared to devote the time it takes to find a new position, writes Judith Humphrey, founder of the Humphrey Group. It's also important to ask yourself what your skills and interests are, whether you want to change direction and what kind of culture you're looking for, Humphrey writes. Full Story: Fast Company (tiered subscription model) (5/15)
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The Landscape
Report: New college grads hopeful about job market Despite challenging financial times, many recent college graduates feel optimistic about finding employment, according to an annual survey report from Monster that shows 74% of respondents feel concerned about economic conditions but 88% are still confident it won't take long to find a job. CEO Scott Gutz said in the report that employers must recognize salary and work flexibility are new graduates' top priorities, and the biggest challenge for both groups this year will be balancing candidates' expectations with what employers are able to offer. Full Story: BenefitsPRO (free registration) (5/11)
The popularity of hybrid working and subsequent reduction in office space is leading to an increase in an unpopular workspace trend, hot-desking. Experts share the research that shows why employees are not fans of hot-desking, and offer tips on successful hot-desking implementation, such as "hoteling," a practice that enables workers to pre-book their space. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (5/13)
Your Next Challenge
Tips for getting good answers to sensitive questions It's not always possible to avoid sensitive subjects in business situations, but asking a delicate question isn't as off-putting as many assume, researcher Einav Hart, assistant professor of management at George Mason University School of Business, has found. However, the way you phrase a touchy question helps determine whether you receive a truthful answer, Hart notes. Full Story: George Mason University (5/12)
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The average age of the more than 284 million cars and light trucks on the road in the US has reached a record 12.5 years. This year marks the highest yearly increase since the 2008-2009 recession, when it was closer to 9.8 years. Full Story: S&P Global (5/15)
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Podcast: A roundup of the latest sustainability stories In the latest episode of the Sustainability SmartPod, SmartBrief editors discuss whether the estimated 33 tons of carbon whales capture during their lifetime should be monetized in the carbon offset market. The team also explores seaweed-based bioplastic, sustainability trends in fashion and the practice of overpackaging as a form of greenwashing. Full Story: Sustainability SmartPod (5/9)
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