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Help your own career by helping others

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If you're feeling stuck in your own career exploration, networking or job search, look around and find people who may be similarly stuck.

The art of helping other people, often in a mentoring way, is an essential tool in your professional development. It gives you the opportunity to practice using the words and sharing the advice that you need to hear yourself saying out loud -- so that eventually you can say them to yourself! READ MORE AT INSIDE HIGHER ED

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Economists expect another month of record job growth in America as the economy is getting on its long path to recovery from the pandemic lockdown. Yet the jobs crisis is far from over.

While the expected improvement is certainly good news, America would still be down 16.6 million jobs since February -- even after two consecutive record months of job growth. READ MORE AT CNN

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7 steps to achieving your dream job

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Nowadays, more than ever, employers check not only which skills or experience you have, but also why you want to work for them. Therefore, you must find companies whose vision you are passionate about and learn about them. Try to find out about their financials, customers, strategic partners, founders, technology, products, and special events in their history.

Although you probably don’t need all of this data for your next job, it will help you to understand the full picture, and realize what u

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Have you ever wanted to start a side hustle, but didn't? If you find yourself feeling like you couldn’t possibly start a profitable side hustle in your current situation … you may be right. But not for the reason you think.

Your mindset is the most important predictor of your future success. If you’re convinced you won’t be able to start a profitable side hustle, no amount of money will help you succeed. Shifting your mindset is the key to moving forward and creating something great. READ MORE

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Good entrepreneurs thrive amid uncertainty, and economic downturns are no exception. Some of the world’s most disruptive brands were founded during the GFC of 2009, including Uber, Airbnb, Dropbox and Slack. The current COVID-19 crisis presents another unique opportunity to create new innovations, creatively solve problems and fix issues.

There are three reasons why this new wave of entrepreneurship is set to happen. READ MORE AT DYNAMIC BUSINESS

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Starting a business during a pandemic

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If you have been thinking about starting your own business to run from home, you might not have guessed that a worldwide pandemic was the push that you needed to get started. But if you are currently furloughed because of the Covid-19 crisis and have a lot more time on your hands than usual, it could be the perfect opportunity to turn your business idea into a reality. READ MORE AT SHOUT OUT UK

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As the youngest-ever female trader at the New York Stock Exchange, Lauren Simmons knows all about the importance of diversity and inclusion in finance.

When looking at the financial services field today, data shows that women and men make up equal parts of the entry-level workforce. But, as you move higher up the ranks, large gaps exists with women making up just 19% of C-suite positions. READ MORE AT CNBC

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How to network while working from home

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This year alone, major tech conferences like the Mobile World Congress, Facebook and Google developer meetings, the Code conference and the National Association of Broadcasters meetings were either postponed or canceled. Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference, which normally meets in the first week of June, shifted to a digital-only format and will be seen online on June 22.

With employees working at home and the need to find a new job, get ahead in the old one and just stay in touch and top of

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While it’s normal to feel discouraged about your chances of employment at this time, there are steps you can take to boost your chances of landing a job — specifically, Lean on your network

Networking has always been an invaluable part of the job search process, and that’s especially true in today’s competitive climate. According to career coach Cynthia Orduña, more than 80% of new hires come from referrals. READ MORE AT LENDINGTREE

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Coronavirus hiring

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84% of recruiters are in the process of adapting their hiring processes to facilitate remote exchanges. Of these, 58% are now using social media networks like LinkedIn, Facebook and even Instagram to connect with potential hires.

A growing army of recruiters are also turning to videoconferencing to screen and interview candidates, as well as AI and text messaging to connect with candidates. READ MORE AT CNBC

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The pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on the education plans of people of color, with half of Latinos and about 40 percent of black and Asian Americans canceling or otherwise changing their plans.

That's the top-line finding from the latest Public Viewpoint survey from the Strada Education Network. Over all, 35 percent of Americans have canceled or changed their education plans, including delaying enrollment, reducing courses or switching institutions. READ MORE AT INSIDE HIGHER ED

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Whether you’re a recent graduate looking for your first job out of college, or a current student hoping to land the perfect internship, finding employment in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic is challenging to say the least. With many companies putting hiring on hold, it is now more important than ever to stand out amongst a stack of resumes.

Below are some ways you can be proactive when it comes to finding a job. READ MORE AT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

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