Gen-Z feels substantial anxiety and stress about jobs, long-term financial stability and major life steps, such as buying a home and starting a family. The current economy and job market are primary sources of uncertainty for this generation.

For Gen-Z and parents of Gen-Zs, here's what you need to know...

When hiring professionals review résumés, they put the onus on job hunters to defend why they were out of work. This is one of the many unfair things job seekers must contend with.

Instead of being understanding, hiring managers often raise concerns. Some will take a pass on the applicant and not bother to interview and delve deeper into why the person was out of work.

If you’ve been searching for weeks or months without any meaningful interviews, taking a bridge job can be a practical and responsible decision for anyone who has lost their job and needs to generate income.

In this LinkedIn Live, Top Recruiting Voice Kelli Hrivnak and I discuss how to find, work with and leverage recruiters to help find a new job. We also debunk commonly held hiring myths.

Joel Lalgee partners with recruitment teams across the globe to help them find their voice in a crowded marketplace using social media.

Joel and I discuss the creative strategies he imparts on recruiters and how that branding advice can translate to job seekers. We talk about how AI is impacting recruitment and how job hunters can navigate their search.

In this LinkedIn Live, I ask Top Brand Strategy Voice Kevin D. Turner all about the new, cool and interesting LinkedIn features that help people find new jobs, network and stay informed.

When you face challenges and uncertainty, there are two paths to take: one is letting yourself get overwhelmed with what’s going on in the world, and the other option is to build and cultivate a success mindset with grit, determination and passion.

Unrealistic internal expectations, financial pressures, excessive commitments and seasonal affective disorder can cause anxiety and stress.

If you want to progress in your career, you have to continually challenge yourself and push forward. I will provide you with actionable advice to help you change course.

A person can regularly engage in self-sabotage and not recognize the self-inflicted damage they are causing. When it comes to the job search, after continually interviewing with several companies and not receiving any offers, it may be time to take a step back and assess the situation. While most people find fault with the company for requiring too much from an applicant, it is also possible that the job hunter needs to take a good hard look at how they come across in the interview process.

You can turn things around by self-reflecting, being honest with yourself, acknowledging your weak points, working to improve upon them and being open to feedback and constructive criticism.

Recruiters are a lot like talent agents. They are able to get your résumé to the right person's desk. The search professional will know the industry, company rankings, the hiring managers, interviewers and human resources professionals. They’ll have a strong understanding of the corporate culture, what companies look for in an applicant, title structure and compensation levels.

The recruiter can offer color to the people you are meeting with, obtain critical feedback and constructive criticisms and gently pressure the hiring managers to choose their client. A big key is that they’ll be your advocate when it comes time to negotiate a compensation package.

Since recruiters can play a vital role in securing a new job, I will share everything you need to know about working with one.

Workers are feeling exhausted and burned out. The lack of job security, concerns over finances, dealing with toxic co-workers and bosses, long working hours, disrupted remote and hybrid work routines and blurred work-life boundaries lead to stress and anxiety. This causes workers to feel exhausted, tired and worn out.

It is crucial to be aware of the symptoms of exhaustion, so you can immediately address and rectify the situation before it leads to chronic, long-term issues. In this LinkedIn Live, we will talk warning signs and what you can do about it.

Since companies frequently ask the same interview questions, it puts the job hunter in an advantageous position. By anticipating and practicing answering these commonly asked questions, your preparedness and well-thought-out answers will help you shine in the interview.

In this LinkedIn Live, I will share with you tips and strategies for answering the following interview questions:

✅ Tell me about yourself.

✅ Why are you interested in this position?

✅ Can you explain this gap in your resume?

✅ What is your greatest strength/weakness?

✅ Why should we hire you?

✅ Do you have any questions for me?