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2021 Recruitment Trends that Job Seekers Need to Know

Editor's Pick Elice Max Leave a comment

It’s amazing to look back and see just how much HR and recruitment have evolved in just last year. At the start of last year, unemployment in the United States was at an all-time low. If you were able, willing, and qualified, finding work wasn’t that hard. All that changed when the COVID-19 struck.

From 3.5% in January to 14.7% in April, the unemployment rate in the USA shot up significantly as millions were now out of work. It currently stands around 6.7% and with the vaccinations taking place  –there is the hope of better times ahead.

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How to Generate More Leads For Your Local Business

Editor's Pick Mansi Rana Leave a comment

Read this analysis before you choose one of the local SEO packages available. You can try any of them for better conversion. It will boost your sales. Some of these ways are free while some may cost you a bit.

Getting budget-friendly local SEO packages for more local leads is one of these ways. We have divided the whole process into two steps. The first step is about preparing, analyzing, and planning. After that in the second step, you will implement your plan. This step will show you results much better than before. So let’s get started.

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6 Tips to Turn Your Hobby into a Business

Stella Ryne Leave a comment

Have you ever had a hobby you wished you did for a living? Maybe it’s the right time to start thinking about creating your own business. Hobbies are fun past-time activities, but can you really make money doing something you love?

Absolutely. If you’ve got the right idea, motivation, and a will to start the business, you should give it a try. That’s why we’ve come up with 6 tips that will help you turn your hobby into a profitable business. Just follow them, and you’ll be on the right track!

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You Are Not Powerless in Your Job Search During Covid-19

Editor's Pick Robert Moment Leave a comment

You probably never dreamed you’d be in search of a job during a global pandemic. Talk about challenges, right? Okay, before you get down and think your chances just slid to the floor, let’s look at what you can do to make the most of your time, and how you can land that next job interview.

One of the first things to consider is how you present yourself to others. Have you evaluated your personal brand lately? What makes you a valuable candidate to prospective employers? How will you stand out in a crowded marketplace? What transferable skills do you have? What are your strengths and how can you amplify them? Consider what courses are available to help you stay competitive in your industry. By evaluating your personal brand, you’ll get an overarching view of how potential employers see you.

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Avoid These Mistakes When Setting Up an Online Business

Kristen Smith Leave a comment

It is a challenging task to start an online business. The digital world has opened up avenues of opportunities for millions of individuals. However, it comes with a lot of challenges that need consideration. At the start of a venture, every entrepreneur is high on energy. However, your power can lead you to improper fractions if you do not keep specific essential points in mind. In the case of large organizations, mistakes can get covered up easily.

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7 Ways to Stay Mentally Strong in Your Job Search

Editor's Pick Robert Moment Leave a comment

If you are in the midst of a job search in these unprecedented and challenging times, then one of the biggest obstacles you may face is staying positive and motivated.

While many career and recruiting experts have been focusing on how to get hired in the age of Covid-19, there is another conversation that we, as a society, ought to have. The waiting and uncertainty running through many job markets these days can take a toll on the mental and emotional health of even the most motivated and qualified candidates.

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After All Customer is The King

Madhavi Vudayagiri Leave a comment

Have you ever noticed what Starbucks does when they get your ‘order’ wrong – they either make it right that minute or offer you a free beverage the next time you visit.It is pounded into our heads several times that ‘customer is the king’. To Quote the Chief Design officer at PepsiCo” “Brands are no longer what we say about ourselves, but what our customers say about us.”

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How to Write a Winning Resume Without Hiring a Certified Professional Writer + Resume Sample

Editor's Pick Robert Moment Leave a comment

Writing a resume can be a painstaking process. You’ve probably written one before, but the opportunities to do so are often few and far between. It feels like you have to re-learn the process every time, especially as the job market evolves and hiring managers have different priorities than they did 10+ years ago.

Still, learning how to write a resume is something anyone can do, regardless of job experience. You don’t need to hire an expensive resume writer to create a winning resume that will get you noticed. Put the following resume writing tips into practice to land the job you deserve:

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IRS Reminds Taxpayers of the Home Office Deduction Rules During Small Business Week

Editor's Pick Filomena Mealy Leave a comment

During Small Business Week, Sept. 22-24, the Internal Revenue Service wants individuals to consider taking the home office deduction if they qualify. The benefit may allow taxpayers working from home to deduct certain expenses on their tax return.

The home office deduction is available to qualifying self-employed taxpayers, independent contractors and those working in the gig economy. However, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act suspended the business use of home deduction from 2018 through 2025 for employees. Employees who receive a paycheck or a W-2 exclusively from an employer are not eligible for the deduction, even if they are currently working from home.

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Pros and Cons of Hiring Employees Remotely

Danielle Voss 1 Comment

Businesses are having a hard time staying afloat in these hard times. The whole world is facing a temporary lockdown and more and more businesses are going online to stay in the game. While on paper it sounds fantastic, it isn’t easy to make a place in the online community.

Online business is tough and sometimes harsh. With new businesses coming up and emerging every day, it is tough to make a space in the already tight market. However, it is not impossible. Almost every new business can build up their reputation and get big with time.

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Online Gigs Going Global

Editor's Pick Jay Black Leave a comment

With today’s global world, having an ongoing income, self created inside your home, is now more important than ever. If your kids are staying home or the business where you work is closed, what are some of your options? Most economists are not looking at a fast recovery from the global pandemic as it has been roughly six months and little with COVID-19 has changed.

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How to Take Advantage of Free Time

Artur Meyster Leave a comment

Many people like to spend their free time relaxing at home or with friends. They do this to unwind from their 40-hour a week job.

However, you should consider sacrificing a portion of your free time to invest in your career, especially during the global COVID-19 outbreak. Many of you are working remotely during the pandemic, giving you the extra free time you can allocate towards learning a new skill.

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Could Freelance Gigs Be Better for the Arab Economy than Oil?

Editor's Pick Wholesale & B2B Reviews Leave a comment

The inflation rate in the Middle East is now estimated to be 8.8% in 2020. With Egypt, possibly the fastest growing Arab country, growing at only 2%, most oil producing countries in the region are seeing economic contractions. The combination of Covid-19 hitting the local population and the oil decline has severely affected this region.

Arab oil exporters are forecasting oil supply cuts of about 50% in 2020 and 2021, levels that have been approved by OPEC agreements.  The combination of significant cuts in production, $42 a barrel for oil, and Covid affecting local marketplaces, will have a significantly negative impact on regional economies.

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Side Gigs – Sell Your Gigs 

Editor's Pick Freelance Global Gigs Leave a comment

One of the better ideas for your career is to become your own boss. Today, one of the simplest ways to achieve this goal has arrived: set up a side gig or a second at home gig while you still have a full time job, let your day job provide safety and security until you can make it on your own.

The most exciting part of starting a side gig is that it can create a new and better career with unlimited growth opportunities that you can only achieve by being the owner of your own online gig service. To succeed you need to have an entrepreneurial mindset; you will need a strong drive and see the side gigs as a way to find your future success.  If your goal is to be an entrepreneur, and in charge of your own career, then a side gig is a very good way to advance your career. The most immediate reward is making more money on top of your regular pay, especially in a volatile COVID-based economy.

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Freelance Gigs in the Philippines Could Help Lesson This COVID Crash

Editor's Pick Freelance Global Gigs Leave a comment

The Philippines and Manila are some of the hardest hit economies due to COVID-19. Now the Filipino unemployment is forecast to be 22.5%, up from only 4.5% before the global epidemic.  When an economy falls in the range of 91-92%, it is very unlikely it will have a sharp quick recovery.  This Wuhan Virus caused the first recession in the Philippines in 29 years, with second quarter gross domestic product showing a decline in almost every single element of the economy.

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