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🚧 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 Across all industries the August jobs report showed mixed results.  While the unemployment rate dropped to 4.2%, only 142,000 jobs were added in August, missing the 165,000 forecast. 🔨 The 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 saw impressive growth, adding 34,000 jobs—𝘥𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘭𝘺 𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘪𝘹 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘴. Key contributors included: • 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘃𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: +13,500 jobs • 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲: +14,000 jobs • 𝗪𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲: 4.4% y/y • 𝗨𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘄: 3.2%.   What are your thoughts on how these changes will impact the construction industry? 🔍 #ConstructionJobs #CivilEngineering

In Texas, production is up 8%, but job growth is down 3.7% compared to this time last year. While this increased efficiency benefits the industry, it also means fewer job opportunities for working families.

Please join us in celebrating 2 years of dedication from Hallie Domagas 🎉 Hallie is the brains behind our social media and a major asset to the TalentWell Health Team! 🧠 🤓 Thank you, Hallie for your efforts over the past 2 years! #workanniversary #2years #congrats

Angelica Lovell is #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested?

Happy Tuesday TW Followers! Today's TalentWell Tip is for Virtual Interview Preparation 👔 🖥 Preparing for an interview is crucial for ensuring that you feel confident going into an interview and hopefully have a better outcome after the interview. 🙂 Interviews can already be nerve-wracking and adding in a technical aspect could cause more problems. Here are our TW Tips to help you prepare for your next virtual interview! 💻 💻 Technical Preparation: Check Your Tech: Ensure your internet connection is stable. Test your webcam, microphone, and speakers. Use a reliable device (computer or tablet) with updated software. Have a backup plan in case of technical issues. 🖱 Be Comfortable with the Platform: Confirm the interview platform (Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, etc.). Familiarize yourself with its features (mute/unmute, screen sharing, etc.). Download any necessary software and create an account if required. 👨💼 👩💼 Create a Professional Environment: Choose a quiet, well-lit space for the interview. Remove any distractions and ensure a clutter-free background. Position your camera at eye level for a natural angle. Avoid sitting in front of bright windows to prevent backlighting. ✍ Personal Preparation: Research: Learn about the company, its culture, and the role you're applying for. Understand the company's recent projects, achievements, and challenges. Research your interviewers if possible. 💬 Practice: Rehearse common interview questions and prepare concise, confident responses. Practice speaking clearly and at a moderate pace. Conduct mock interviews with a friend or family member. ❔ Prepare Questions: Prepare insightful questions to ask the interviewer about the company and role. Avoid questions that could easily be answered through basic research. 👗 Dress Appropriately: Dress professionally as you would for an in-person interview. Choose solid colors and avoid busy patterns that may distract on camera. 👀 Body Language: Maintain good posture and make eye contact by looking into the camera. Smile naturally and nod to show engagement. Avoid fidgeting or excessive hand gestures. 📋 Have Your Materials Ready: Keep a copy of your resume, cover letter, and any notes handy. Prepare examples of your work or relevant documents to share if needed. ⌚ Day of the Interview: Arrive Early: Log in to the interview before your scheduled time. Test your audio and video settings again. Take deep breaths to calm any nerves. 👨💼 👩💼 Professionalism: Greet the interviewer(s) with enthusiasm and professionalism. Listen actively and respond thoughtfully to questions. Use the interviewer's name when appropriate to build rapport. 📧 Don't forget to follow up! Send a thank-you email within 24 hours of your interview. Make sure to mention specific points discussed during the interview! Reiterate your interest in the position and your enthusiasm for joining the team. #interviewadvice #virtualinterview #jobseekeradvice #interviewprep

Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸🤍💙♥️ “As we express gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter the words, but to live by them” - John F. Kennedy

Happy Monday TalentWell Followers! Elisabeth Smith just finished a recruitment training on using AI in Recruiting and Sourcing of Candidates. This got us thinking, how can candidates use this when looking for a job opportunity? Here are 7 ways that you can use AI if you are looking for a job opportunity! Please keep in mind that technology is still advancing, there is a lot unknown about AI ,and any results you get from your searches should always be used as a guide, not fact/or final answer. 📝 Improve Your Resume: AI can fine-tune your resume to match job descriptions perfectly. Using AI to help improve your resume can eliminate any guesswork and better tailor your resume to stand out when applying. 🔎 Create a Targeted Job Search: AI can sift through job listings to connect you with roles that fit what you are looking for in employment. 🎯 Job Recommendations: AI knows what you are looking for and can provide roles that match your specific skills and passions. 💼 Interviews Preparation: AI can help you prepare for an interview with mock sessions and detailed feedback. This helps increase your confidence and decrease any nerves. 🌐 Expand Your Network: AI can spot opportunities/suggest connections to help you grow your circle and land your next opportunity. 📈 Increase Your Skills: AI-powered learning platforms can recommend courses and resources to increase your skill set. Gaining new skills relevant to the role/industry will help you stand out in your job search! 📑 Simplify Job Applications: AI handles the heavy lifting of applying to jobs. It can help auto-fills forms and submit resumes, which allows you to focus on other areas of your job search! #AI #artificialintelligence #tips #TalentWellTips #jobsearch #resumeadvice #interviewprep

Talk about it Tuesday 💬 In honor of mental health month 🧠 , we would love to open discussion with our LinkedIn community on ways that you keep your mind clear and mental health positive!

Happy Monday TW Followers! What does growth look like when it comes to employment? 📈 A lot of job seekers mention a lack of growth in their role as a contributing factor to why they are seeking employment. But, what does growth mean?🤔 Growth in a position is about progression, improvement, and maximizing your potential within your current role and beyond. 💪 Growth in a position can take various forms depending on the individual, the nature of the role, and the organization. Here are some common ways growth might manifest: ⤵ 👩💼 👨💼 Skill Development: As you spend more time in a position, you'll likely acquire new skills relevant to your role. These could be technical skills, such as mastering new software or tools, or soft skills like communication, leadership, or problem-solving. 👔 Increased Responsibility: Growth often involves taking on more responsibility within your current role. This could mean leading projects, supervising others, or being entrusted with higher-level tasks. ⤴ Expanded Scope: Sometimes growth comes from expanding the scope of your role. You might start with specific duties but then gradually take on additional responsibilities or work with different teams or departments. 🌍 Impact: Ultimately, growth in a position should lead to a greater impact. This might mean making meaningful contributions to your team or organization, achieving key goals, or driving positive change in your area of work. 💰 Recognition and Rewards: Growth can also be reflected in the recognition and rewards you receive for your contributions. This could include promotions, salary increases, bonuses, or other forms of acknowledgment for your achievements. 🤝 Professional Network: As you grow in a position, you'll likely have more opportunities to network with colleagues, industry professionals, and other stakeholders. Building these connections can be valuable for future career advancement. 🧠 Learning Opportunities: Growth often involves continuous learning and development. This could come from formal training programs, attending conferences, or simply learning on the job through new challenges and experiences. #employment #growth #careeradvancement #knowledge #skills #jobseeker #jobseekeradvice