Issue 345 | April 22, 2021
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"Be frugal and generous." - Laszlo Bock, author of Work Rules |
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We all want the world to be a kinder, less biased, less violent place – for our children, grandchildren, nieces, or nephews, for our clients, and ourselves.
How do we get there? If you've been reading or listening to helpful content in this area, please reply and let me know what you've found. We had compiled a list nearly a year ago when George Floyd's murder brought pointed attention to these issues, and we need them just as much today – if not more. |
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Racial inequities are joined by unemployment bias, age bias, and motherhood bias as groups of individuals face additional challenges in getting back to work. As career services providers, being mindful of these
biases' sociological and measurable impact on the hiring process is essential.
Having frank conversations with our clients about how bias may impact their search
can be challenging to navigate, and yet we can't avoid them.
There is a balance we strike between walking clients
through understanding and not feeding into the bias and helping them own and be
confident in who they are as a person and a professional.
The latest buzz on these topics is LinkedIn adding "At-Home
Parent" to the drop-down menu of job title options. The effort to reduce
the bias is commendable, and yet the candidate is put in the position of
taking the risk that bias will not impact their job opportunities.
If you are interested in the data behind this bias and
other considerations as you advise clients on their LinkedIn profile and resume,
check out the latest video in our CTL Facebook group (open to all career service
providers).
You can share your thoughts in the comments there and
join in the conversation with colleagues (comments in the group are only visible
to group members).
We will also be having a conversation about dealing with
challenging situations on resumes and profiles (returning from a gap, incarceration,
military transition, and more) in two weeks. If you have specific challenges
you'd like us to address, let me know!
I look forward to hearing about any
other resources you are enjoying on the topic of bias. If you've listened to excellent
speakers with expertise in this area, please forward them the Call for
Proposals for the 2022 Symposium in Philadelphia (or connect them to me
directly!).Marie Zimenoff
CEO, Career Thought Leaders |
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ACADEMY CERTIFIED FEDERAL RESUME WRITER
Confidently Guide Clients in the Federal Application Process Starts April 26 • 8 Mondays, 12-1PM ET |
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RESUME & PROFILE STRATEGIES FOR CHALLENGING CAREER SITUATIONS
Help Clients Get Interviews & Get Back to Work! Thursday, May 6, 3-5PM ET |
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CTL NEWS & EVENTS
- Academy Certified Federal Resume Writer Training Program
- Resume & Profile Strategies for Challenging Career Situations
- Join Us at These Upcoming Events
- CTL Associate News & Opportunities
INDUSTRY NEWS & RESOURCES
- Leadership: Replacing Bad Leaders
- Diversity: Promotion & Wage Gap
- Workforce Trends: Federal Employment Opportunities
- Hiring Trends: Post COVID-19 Jobs
- Training Trends: More Female Tech Students
- Job Search: Rebounding from Rejection
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COLLEAGUES
- Colleagues Earn Prestigious Credentials
UPCOMING TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CTL & RWA Events
- Academy Certified Federal Resume Writer Training Program
- Trend Tuesday Live
- Resume & Profile Strategies for Challenging Career Situations
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Help spread the word. Share this with a colleague who is passionate about being up to date on all things career! Did you miss an issue of Career Trends Happy Hour?
Read all past editions online! |
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APR 26 | Learn to Help Clients Through Federal Job Applications & Earn the ACRW-Federal |
In this certification and training program, you will learn how to help clients access an opportunity to serve their country while gaining employment with strong benefits, stability, and a reliable schedule.
Helping a client apply for a position with the federal government is much different than applying for a position in the private sector. Most federal positions are posted on USAJOBS (USAJOBS.gov) and most postings require that applicants apply through the system. It is important that federal resume writers understand how the system works so they can properly advise their clients.
This program, developed and taught by former federal HR professional Nancy Segal, will take you step-by-step through the federal application and resume development process.
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MAY 6 | Resume & Profile Strategies for Challenging Career Situations |
Recent research shows that 70% of people who are currently unemployed have been unemployed for 6+ months. If you are working with clients who:
- have been out of work for a long period,
- stayed home to take care of family,
- are transitioning out of the military,
- have been incarcerated,
- or face other significant career challenges, this session is for you!
We’ll go through strategies these clients can use in their resumes and LinkedIn profiles to stand out in a good way and not raise red flags that keep them from getting called in to interviews. |
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CTL ASSOCIATE NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES |
Join Us at These Upcoming Events |
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The National Career Development Association Conference has gone virtual again this year! I’ll be doing a presentation on Innovation in Private Practice: Reinvent Your Process, Pricing and Promotion to Succeed in Any Economy during the event that runs from June 29 - July 1. If you plan to attend, let me know!
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CTL Associates, be sure to check the Associates area of the website for details on the following opportunities:
Want to get in on these opportunities? Join as a CTL Associate today!
Be on the Lookout: Watch for emails from CTL with invitations for various writing, coaching, media, and publishing opportunities. Emails go out to all CTL Associates several times each month, so be sure to check them out! |
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VISIT OUR SHOP
Check out our products exclusively for career services professionals on topics like business development, resume- and profile-writing, coaching, and more!
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Which one is your favorite? Reply and let me know! If you share these on your social media, feel free to tag us and we'll help you start the conversation with your network. We're @CareerTL or @workwithpurpose on Twitter and you can tag me (Marie Zimenoff) or Career Thought Leaders on LinkedIn! |
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Leadership: What Good Leaders Do When Replacing Bad Leaders (Harvard Business Review – Limited Free Articles) Your leadership clients may be facing more challenges today stepping into roles where their predecessor had poor performance. This article shares how they can help the company move on and reach its potential. |
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Diversity: Why Black Workers Still Face a Promotion & Wage Gap That’s Costing the Economy Trillions (CNBC)
This article shares data around the gaps Black workers face today and outlines the role bias and discrimination play in continuing this gap as well as challenges facing current DEI efforts.
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Workforce Trends: The Current & Future Opportunities in the Federal Government (CTL LinkedIn Live) Listen in as Nancy Segal – federal HR expert – shares the many opportunities clients can find in working for the federal government across the US and beyond. |
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Federal Resume Writing Program
Learn How to Coach Clients in the Federal Application Process And Write Federal Resumes
Starts Monday, April 26 |
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Hiring Trends: Future of Hiring in the Post-COVID World (HCM Technology Report)
What sectors will be hiring in the Post-COVID workplace? This article shares some predictions that can help us guide clients and structure our services.
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Training Trends: SnapIT Sees 100 Percent Jump in Female Tech Students (Startland News)
Women left the workforce in record numbers last September and SnapIT Solutions is offering training to help them get back to work. Read this article to learn more about this program and its success. |
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Job Search: 4 Strategies for Veterans Rebounding from a Rejection Letter (US Department of Veterans Affairs)
Facing a rejection letter is a setback in job search and in mindset for job seekers. This article shares inspirational tips your job seekers can use to get back on track. What would you add? |
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Colleagues Earn Prestigious Credentials
Kudos to Roxann Visser who earned the Academy Certified Resume Writer credential from Resume Writing Academy. You have worked hard to perfect your writing, improve your strategy, and design effective documents. Welcome to this group of elite writers across the globe. We are thrilled to have you in the ACRW community!
Congratulations to David Munn, Jim Black, and Ilona Vanderwoude who earned the Certified Career Transition Coach credential from Career Thought Leaders. You have demonstrated your commitment to coaching and expanding your knowledge with practical tools to improve outcomes for your clients. Keep up the good work! |
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CTL & RWA EVENTS
April 26, 2021 | 12:00PM-1:00PM US ET
Academy Certified Federal Resume Writer Training Program
In this certification and training program, you will learn how to help clients access an opportunity to serve their country while gaining employment with strong benefits, stability, and a reliable schedule. Helping a client apply for a position with the federal government is much different than applying for a position in the private sector. Most federal positions are posted on USAJOBS (USAJOBS.gov) and most postings require that applicants apply through the system. It is important that federal resume writers understand how the system works so they can properly advise their clients. This program, developed and taught by former federal HR professional Nancy Segal, will take you step-by-step through the federal application and resume development process. Learn more and register.
April 27, 2021 | 4:00PM-4:30PM US ET
Trend Tuesday Live
Join us Live every Tuesday at 4 pm ET to talk about the latest trends in career services, leadership development, and all things career. We’ll be sharing some of the insights from the latest trends white paper based on our annual Career Jam event. You’ll also get updated on the very latest in the industry and trends in job search, LinkedIn, branding, resume writing, coaching, business development, and more. RSVP to get weekly reminders.
May 6, 2021 | 3:00PM-5:00PM US ET
Resume & Profile Strategies for Challenging Career Situations
Recent research shows that 70% of people who are currently unemployed have been unemployed for 6+ months. If you are working with clients who have been out of work for a long period, stayed home to take care of family, are transitioning out of the military, have been incarcerated, or face other significant career challenges, this session is for you! We’ll go through strategies these clients can use in their resumes and LinkedIn profiles to stand out in a good way and not raise red flags that keep them from getting called in to interviews. Learn more and register. |
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Marie Zimenoff
marie@careerthoughtleaders.com
855-333-5793
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