Pizza Hut is offering a unique way for job seekers to stand out during New York City’s ‘September Surge’ hiring season. Their ‘ResZAmes’ initiative allows applicants to print their resumes on iconic pizza boxes and deliver them directly to potential employers, ensuring their application is hard to miss.
A career expert advises job seekers to always claim they are interviewing with other companies, even if it’s not true, to create a sense of scarcity and increase their desirability to employers. However, this strategy has sparked debate, with some users arguing that honesty is the best policy and that appearing lukewarm about a job can be a red flag for hiring managers.
Ace your job interview by asking insightful questions that demonstrate your interest, understanding of the company culture, and career aspirations. This article provides a list of effective questions to help you stand out from the competition and gain valuable information about the potential role and employer.
While the overall job market saw a slowdown in hiring during July, the travel and hospitality industries bucked the trend, experiencing robust growth in employment. The summer vacation season, pent-up travel demand, and a focus on enhancing customer experiences fueled the need for more staff in these sectors. Despite economic uncertainties, travel and hospitality remain bright spots in the job market, offering significant opportunities for employment.
A Chinese transportation company, Sanxing Transportation, has sparked controversy by refusing to hire job applicants born in the Year of the Dog, citing incompatibility with the company head’s zodiac sign, the Dragon. This discriminatory practice, though not explicitly illegal in China, has fueled debate about superstition and bias in hiring practices.
Reliance Group, led by Mukesh Ambani, has announced the hiring of over 171,000 new employees across various businesses in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24), bringing its total workforce to nearly 348,000. Notably, 81.8% of the new hires are below the age of 30, highlighting the company’s focus on attracting younger talent. The report also reveals significant investment in employee development and training, including initiatives like Spectrum 8.0, LinkedIn learning, and Coursera upskilling programs.
In a unique approach to job hunting, an applicant offered to pay $500 to Wingify’s founder Paras Chopra if he got hired at the firm. Chopra shared the applicant’s message on social media, expressing his surprise. The applicant stated that Chopra could fire him and keep the money if he didn’t prove his worth within the first week. The incident sparked a discussion about the state of job applications and how candidates are resorting to unconventional methods to get noticed.
Cover letters are still relevant in today’s job market, despite the rise of online job applications. They provide an opportunity for candidates to highlight their skills and experience and demonstrate their writing ability. However, it’s important to tailor each cover letter to the specific job and company you’re applying to.
