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To Succeed At Your Next Job Interview And Stand Out From The Crowd, Follow These Tips

Interviews are a chance for job seekers to prove that they are the cream of the crop. Ultimately, the goal is to leave a lasting impression that will result in you waking up to an email reading, “You’re hired!” Yet, it’s not always an easy journey to those introductory words as the job market is flooded with candidates looking to be hired. Ninety-six percent of workers are looking to secure a new job in 2023, according to data released on Monster.com. What’s more, 66% of workers believe finding a new job will be difficult. “This is phenomenally high,” even when set against the record highs of the “ great resignation,” Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster, said per CNBC. Due to the fluctuating state of the economy, it is especially important to ensure that you stay sharp as you seek employment. AfroTech spoke exclusively with Jade Walters, an employer brand specialist and the creator of the social platform The Ninth Semester, which focuses on Generation Z college students looking...

Jul 12, 2023

McDonald's Offers Paid Time Off, Child-Care And Tuition Assistance In Response To 'The Great Resignation'

McDonald’s seems desperate to hire workers, so now they’re offering previously unheard-of perks for potential employees. Forbes is reporting that the fast-food franchise is now offering: a pay wage increase back-up emergency child-care paid time off tuition assistance and reimbursement The outlet is reporting that McDonald’s, like other restaurants, has seen an exponential increase in worker demand in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. But unpleasant working conditions, low wages, and a fear of contracting the coronavirus have put many people off of working in the service industry. In fact, in the wake of the pandemic, many fast-food and other service industry workers exited the field en masse, causing what is currently being called “The Great Resignation.” With the new proposed perks, entry-level employees can also earn up to $17 an hour. For an employee in a managerial role, the pay would go up to $20 an hour. It’s unclear if these “perks” are temporary or permanent, but it seems...