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4 things to do if you get fired from your job
Business Insider· 2026-01-06 10:17
Getting fired can feel isolating, but it's actually a fairly common experience. In an era of near-constant layoffs and companies raising the bar for efficiency and performance, it can feel easy to fall short.LHH's John Morgan told Business Insider that the biggest takeaway for job seekers is that changing jobs is "pretty normal." "People are leaving companies, whether it's voluntarily or involuntarily, and are looking to do something different," said Morgan, who is the talent firm's president of career tr ...
Get, Keep And Quit Your Job | Xhoana Sylaj | TEDxUniversity of Tirana Women
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-09 17:57
Do you know why I'm here today. Because I applied for it. Simple as that.You can't get your dream job if you don't apply for it. Now, I know some people might think here, right. But I have receipt and I'll show you.And in every workplace, receipts are fundamental. I knew I wanted to become a TEDex speaker. And if you want to get your dream job, you should know what your dream job is, right.Ask yourself, what do I want. What makes my soul sing. And let go of all the negative thoughts, assumptions, excuses.An ...
Building a Reputation That Lasts | Rahul Ladha | TEDxATLAS University
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-13 16:57
Job Market & Recruitment - Recruiters spend approximately 7 seconds reviewing a resume [1] - 75% of resumes are screened out by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) [1] - Only 1 out of 250 applications results in a job offer [2] - There's an 80% chance job opportunities are filled through referrals and networks, not job portals [2] - Over 50% of applicants receive no response from HR or companies [3] Reputation & Career Advancement - A resume is merely an entry ticket; the real value lies in one's work, legacy, trust, credibility, and endorsements [4][5] - Every interaction is a transaction, with good deeds as deposits and broken promises as withdrawals in a "reputation wallet" [5][6] - The "DEPOSIT" framework is introduced: Define reputational goals, Execute small wins, Prove value publicly, Own and learn from mistakes, Strengthen relationships, Initiate opportunities to contribute, and Track deposits [8][9][11][12][13][14][16][18] Building a Strong Reputation - Define top priorities for reputation, such as being a trusted advisor or someone who executes well at scale [9][10] - Publicly demonstrate abilities through platforms like podcasting, blogging, research papers, or patents [12][13] - Acknowledge and learn from mistakes, as exemplified by Mark Zuckerberg's experience [13][14] - Strengthen relationships over time, similar to how a bamboo tree strengthens its roots [14][15][16] - Track deposits (positive actions) to improve and understand what works well [18][19]
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The Wall Street Journal· 2025-06-30 02:58
Automated hiring systems are a black box to job seekers. After more than 100 unsuccessful applications, this job seeker wondered if he’d been blackballed by the software.🔗 Read more: https://t.co/kdX8oV1el0 https://t.co/Hin3HcsnvL ...