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Creating Remote Work-Life Balance Amid COVID-19

Career Advice, Coronavirus Updates, Hiring Advice

Time to read: 6 minutes

Summary of Creating Remote Work-Life Balance During COVID-19:
– Working from home is one, solid way to achieve work-life balance, but with that comes the trouble of deciphering when work ends and home begins.
– Tips for creating harmony with strictly enforced remote work and COVID-19 quarantine situations are explored as we focus on what we can control.
– Dedicated workspaces, rituals, time blocking, and more to ensure a healthy remote work-life balance.

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Recession-Proof Industries for Your Job Search

Career Advice, Coronavirus Updates

Time to Read: 5 minutes

Summary of Recession-Proof Industries for Your Job Search
– Has COVID-19 started a global recession?
– Recessions are a general decline in economic activity. With that comes a domino effect on employment, spending, and business practices.
– While a recession is among us and businesses are remote due to the virus, candidates should still be job searching and looking for positions in recession-proof industries before the decline really takes hold and affects recruitment.

Coronavirus Leads to Virtual Job Interviews

Coronavirus Leads to Virtual Job Interviews

Career Advice, Coronavirus Updates, Hiring Advice

Time to Read: 1 minute

Coronavirus has lead many US Employers to mandate work from home and no travel policies as a precautionary effort. Using the guidance from global health experts at this time has the best interest for all employees, customers, and partners. While many corporations have enforced these precautions already, it is highly encouraged to eliminate travel and conduct job interviews and meetings by the way of phone and video conferencing until further notice.

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Profiles Spotlight Talent | Katie B.

Career Advice

For our August Spotlight Talent, we recognize Katie, Creative Copywriter in Plano, TX, for her exceptional work and recent conversion to full-time! Katie’s Job Search Katie Burkhart was fresh out of school in May 2018 and hit the ground running into her job search shortly thereafter, only to hear crickets from her submissions. Katie took…

Infographic: Profiles Consultant Onboarding Process

Career Advice

This article was originally posted on 8/6/2019. Updates to the below infographic were made 1/31/2023. Congratulations! You got the job, and you’ve accepted the offer. Now what? Profiles is here with this handy checklist, laying out the Onboarding Process to ensure a smooth transition into your new position. Use the below infographic as your guide…

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Crafting a Resignation Letter: Breaking Down the Format

Career Advice

Time to read: 3 minutes

Crafting a Resignation Letter Summary:

– A resignation letter formally announces your departure to your superiors and helps you leave your position on a high note. 
– Your resignation letter should be formatted with include an introduction, body, and a conclusion that discusses your transition plan.
– Working with a Profiles recruiter can help you move forward with ease in your career change.