The uncertainty of the market is disrupting hiring in many industries, which can scare job seekers, but Caroline Ceniza-Levine has compiled a list of what to do if a job offer disappears. Candidates should ask their hiring contact why the offer is on hold, keep in touch, use another job offer as leverage and use the pause to pursue other leads as a backup.
While some companies in certain industries are continuing to hire, such as in pharmaceutical, biotech and other healthcare industries, others have frozen hiring. It's important to be prepared for when they begin hiring again because it will come fast, writes Chelsea Diana.
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Many companies will be heavily reliant on technology as they turn to virtual recruiting and onboarding. Best practices for a successful virtual onboarding include carving out time for one-on-one meetings, streamlining activities to teach new hires necessary skills and using digital tools to bring employees together, writes Renato Profico, CEO of Doodle.
Working remotely can cut your annual costs by $4,000, according to FlexJobs, with most of the savings coming from commuting expenses. The savings pile up when clothing, dry cleaning, eating out and selling your car come into play.
Individuals and businesses now have until July 15 to file their tax returns. The government hopes by that time taxpayers will have returned to their normal lives.
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