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Workforce Development News – June 17, 2019

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Upskilling and Downsizing in American Manufacturing

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Upskilling and Downsizing in American Manufacturing

“The glory days of American manufacturing-when workers with a high school diploma or less held 79% of the industry’s jobs-will not return.”
https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/manufacturing/

Running To Stay In Place

“Many will need to change occupations due to automation over next 10 years.”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kweilinellingrud/2019/06/04/running-to-stay-in-place-many-will-need-to-change-occupations-due-to-automation-over-next-10-years/

How Do Women-Led Firms Differ from Those Led by Men?

“Female CEOs tended to lead smaller and younger firms and were more likely to lead nonprofits and proprietorships than men were.”
https://www.stlouisfed.org/on-the-economy/2019/june/how-women-led-firms-different

Create a Winning Customer-Centric Marketing Strategy

“Build more meaningful, long-lasting relationships with your customers.”
https://www.helpscout.com/blog/customer-centric-marketing/

Cross-Silo Leadership

“Engage in these four activities to promote horizontal teamwork.”
https://hbr.org/2019/05/cross-silo-leadership

5 Reasons I Didn’t Hire You

“Gratitude and the ability to learn are chief above all else.”
https://www.vault.com/blogs/interviewing/5-reasons-i-didnt-hire-you

What Interviewers Really Want When They Ask, “What Do You Like Least About Your Job?”

“Because this can be a bit of a ‘gotcha’ question, you’ll want to craft your response with care.”
https://www.themuse.com/advice/what-do-you-like-least-about-your-job-interview-question-answer

5 Tips For Writing An Unforgettable Thank You Note

“You should absolutely send a thank you note after a job interview.”
https://www.workitdaily.com/tips-writing-thank-you-note

2019 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Winners

A gallery of this year’s winning images.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/contests/travel-photo-contest-2019/gallery/winners-all/1/

“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” – Vincent Van Gough

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