Workforce Development News – Sept. 5, 2017

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Stress Leads to Bad Decisions. Here’s How to Avoid Them.

“Step back and look for more options.”
https://hbr.org/2017/08/stress-leads-to-bad-decisions-heres-how-to-avoid-them

For Labor Day, Facts About U.S. Jobs and Workers

“Who in America isn’t working? And what determines labor force participation and unemployment rates in the U.S.?”
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/brookings-now/2017/09/01/for-labor-day-facts-about-u-s-jobs-and-workers/

STEM Majors Are Accelerating in Every State, Just as Humanities Degrees Are Declining

“Nationally, the share of bachelor’s-and-above science, technology, engineering, and math degrees has gone from 15% to 21%.”
http://www.economicmodeling.com/2017/09/01/stem-majors-accelerating-every-state-just-humanities-degrees-declining/

8 Secrets Recruiters Won’t Tell You (But Really Want To)

“Don’t be afraid to be upfront with a recruiter and communicate both your concerns and your goals.”
https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/8-secrets-recruiters-wont-tell-you/

Video: Reactions to the 2017 State of St. Louis Workforce Report

Discover the insights and reactions to the 2017 State of St. Louis Workforce report focusing on the importance of middle-skill jobs in the regional economy by Steve Long, Associate Vice Chancellor, Workforce Solutions, STLCC; Adrienne Dawson, Head of Customer Service, MilliporeSigma; Alan Spell, MERIC Research Manager, Missouri Department of Economic Development; Dr. Jeff Pittman, Chancellor, STLCC; Brian Crouse, Vice President of Education, Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Joan McGivney, Board of Trustees, STLCC; Stuart Andreason, Director of Workforce Development, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta; Steve Bryant, Career Pathways Manager, Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education; and Dr. John Gaal, Director of Training and Workforce Development, STL-KC Carpenters Regional Council. Find out more, and download the complete report, at http://STLCC.edu/STLworkforce.
http://workforcesolutions.stlcc.edu/2017/video-reactions-2017-state-st-louis-workforce-report/

Your Online Reputation Matters Because of Social Recruiting

“70% of recruiters and HR professionals say they use social media as part of the hiring process.”
http://careersherpa.net/your-online-reputation-matters-because-of-social-recruiting/

13 Annoying Words and Phrases Keeping You From Getting Hired

“Usually, you can tell when you’ve absolutely bombed an interview. But plenty of times, you’ll leave an interview feeling great only to hear that they won’t be moving forward with you, or worse: you won’t hear anything at all.”
https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/words-phrases-keeping-you-from-getting-hired/

16 Tips for Building an Online Personal Brand for Growing Your Career

“A personal brand not only tells your story, it sets the stage for growth and will advance you towards your future career success. A personal brand goes beyond the basic resume to deliver a more complete picture of who you are professionally.”
https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/16-tips-for-building-an-online-personal-brand-for-growing-your-career/

How to Write the Perfect Cover Letter

“Cover letters are your opportunity to not only show that you have the background and knowledge needed to do the job well, but that you’re also passionate, charismatic, and well-informed.”
https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/how-to-write-perfect-cover-letter/

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