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Career Fincap Fridays
All the Business Ladies
Women are underrepresented in most prestigious and profitable professions, from well-funded entrepreneurs to high-earning professional athletes. One of the biggest offenders of gender disparity is the finance industry.
Beyonce the Entrepreneur
One of the things Beyonce is best at is being an entrepreneur. She made many decisions that may seem crazy at the time but have made her tons of money in the long run.
CEO or See You Later?
In 2019, a record number of CEOs of major companies stepped down from their jobs. It was the first time that most CEOs asked to leave had to go because of ethical lapses or poor behavior at work or in their personal lives.
Driving Up Demand
In 2022, truck driving became a much higher paying job than it had previously been. This was due to supply and demand, but it was also due to other factors. What are some of these factors and how might they impact us?
Done Before Day One
While ghosting employers isn't a new phenomenon, a new form of ghosting is on the rise. Data from airlines, restaurants, manufacturers, and more show that it has indeed become a wider trend among US workers.
Education Saves Jobs
The unemployment rate rose drastically in April 2020. Not only does pursuing higher education tend to correlate with higher earnings over time, but data shows a correlation with higher job security, especially during rough economic times.
Getting Paid or Getting Played?
In the past, the majority of people either picked up a check or set up direct deposit in order to get paid. Recently a new way to get paid called a payroll card has been gaining traction. Even though they may seem more convenient there are many things to watch out for before accepting these payroll cards.
Ghost Stories
People are starting to "ghost" their jobs by just deciding to stop showing up one day. While avoiding an awkward conversation might seem worth it, this may end up hurting you in the long run.
Impress for Success
Many employers say soft skills are the most important in an applicant. Soft skills are the skills that help people work and socialize well with other people. A good way to start building and practicing them is to prepare and use an elevator pitch.
Level Up Your LinkedIn
LinkedIn launched a service called "Marketplaces" but that's not why the company was in major news headlines by early March. What's the buzz around LinkedIn and what are some tips for creating a successful profile?
Minimum Wage is All the Rage
The hot topic in economic debates recently has been minimum wage. To increase it or not? This is an especially timely issue as American consumers and businesses alike are struggling to cope with the impacts of the pandemic.
Smile More, Get Hired
Many job interviews are going virtual! A.I. looks at things like your facial expressions and movements, speaking voice, and word choice to decide if you are among the best, most qualified candidates for the job or not.
Summer Jobs
Recently, many teens have decided not to get summer jobs. Working a job as a teen can give you income to save for the future, and experience/professional contacts which can help immensely in the future.
Teen Work Makes the Dream Work
Some experts have called teens "the luckiest workers in America." Reasons why include more jobs available, higher pay for teens who do opt to work and more diversity in the types of jobs that are offered to teens.
The Creator Economy
With news about venture capital raised by the CEO of Patreon, everyone has their eyes on creators again. What are the ways creators can make money from their work? Will this be around as a viable work option or is it a fad?
The Great Resignation
The “Great Resignation” is a phrase we're hearing everywhere! As we transition to the post-pandemic workplace, people would rather vacate their jobs than resume the “old normal” of clocking in and out daily.
Women of the S&P
In January of 2021, an announcement was made about a woman becoming CEO of an S&P 500 company. This episode kicks off Women's History Month by looking at a historical view of women's roles in corporate America.
Working Women Are Winning
As of December 2019 there are now more women working in the US than men, which is rare in American history. This is because a lot of jobs traditionally done by women are harder to replace with machines.
