Many experts believe that our economy is heading for a recession. The key to job security is to position yourself in a value-added vs non-value-added role. A Value-added role is one that contributes directly or indirectly to revenue growth, cost controls and customer retention. Non-value added positions are nice to have, but they are not deemed es...
Read MoreWe all like familiarity and routine to a certain extent. It provides us with a certain level of comfort. However, there is strong evidence that we are heading into a recession, and this combined with hyper-inflation creates a worse case scenario called " Stagflation". We could very well see mass layoffs come late summer or fall. You can either s...
Read MoreThe immediate future does not look good. Gas prices are expected to keep rising and exceed $5 a gallon. Interest rates will continue to climb which means higher credit card payments. Inflation will run at 10%, while average pay increases will be 4%, and 2.5 % after taxes. Finally, a recession is probably on the horizon. So what can you do to min...
Read MoreThe scary part about hyperinflation is that over a period of 4-5 years it can dramatically lower your disposable income and place you in a highly vulnerable position. You have just 2 choices, Do nothing and watch your income decline or take control of your life. Those who want to take control of their lives are updating their resumes and looking...
Read MoreIn the 30 years I have owned this business I have gone through 3 deep recessions. In every case, many of my clients did not heed my warnings and far too many suffered a job loss. When a recession occurs, there are certain industries that suffer more than others. There are also industries that are not negatively affected and others who actually do...
Read MoreMore and more employers are looking at character and personal values as key components of the hiring decision making process. Their philosophy is that anyone can be trained on skill sets, but character can't be taught. Character and values are also an important considerations when hiring managers, directors and VP's because it defines their leade...
Read MoreUnfortunately, career progression and survival in today's corporate environment relies on much more than results. Results are important, but results without being politically savvy can still cost you a promotion or a job. Alfred ( Fred ) Mariani, of Resumes Etc., has coached many professionals at all levels on the art of corporate politics. He ha...
Read MoreIts actually quite simple... when individuals use a personal coach, their career growth far exceeds those who do not. Supervisors want to become Managers; Managers want to become Directors; Directors want to become VP's and so on. Our coach is Alfred( Fred) Mariani, nationally known for propelling the careers of many of our clients. Best of all,...
Read MoreMost would look at these numbers and forecast a recession, however, the numbers may be misleading. Most of the decline is in inventory investment. The supply chain crisis has resulted in less inventory investment, and the war in Ukraine has some investors on the sideline. The good news is that consumer spending was strong and this is 67% of GDP....
Read MoreDuring these difficult economic times, companies have a moral obligation to help those seeking better employment opportunities. This doesn't mean we work for free, but we will strive to provide as many services as possible at a price that our clients can afford. We need to ban together as fellow Americans and help each other out. We are committed t...
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