Career Advice Journal # Work, without the guesswork. Practical reporting and thoughtful advice about careers, job searches, hiring, compensation, leadership, and the changing world of work. ## Journal archive. Clear explanations, useful frameworks, and grounded observations for people navigating work from either side of the hiring table. [![How To Prepare Your Company for a Recession or Economic Downturn](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/01/e14773685b9263ac353e234a66c5ce21-1024x676.jpg) Archive](https://jobicy.com/blog/18785-how-to-prepare-your-company-for-a-recession-or-economic-downturn.md)[Productivity](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/productivity.md) ### [How To Prepare Your Company for a Recession or Economic Downturn](https://jobicy.com/blog/18785-how-to-prepare-your-company-for-a-recession-or-economic-downturn.md) It’s important for companies to be prepared for the potential impacts of a recession, as this can help them weather the storm and emerge stronger on the other side. ![Barbara Best](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2026/05/avatar_289_1779685452.jpg) Barbara BestFeb 5, 2023 · 3 min read[![How to Support Employees as They Face Rising Inflation](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/55ef273585797d9b1350da457e92ffc5.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/18787-how-to-support-employees-as-they-face-rising-inflation.md)[Pay and Benefits](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/money-legal.md) ### [How to Support Employees as They Face Rising Inflation](https://jobicy.com/blog/18787-how-to-support-employees-as-they-face-rising-inflation.md) Some organizations have cut their workforce. Yet, cutting staff isn’t the only way for companies to safeguard against economic headwinds. Jobicy TeamFeb 3 · 2 min[![10 Tips for a More Productive Workweek](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/c2670826eb894bc8e095560f5aa3452a.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/18620-10-tips-for-a-more-productive-workweek.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [10 Tips for a More Productive Workweek](https://jobicy.com/blog/18620-10-tips-for-a-more-productive-workweek.md) With so many distractions and demands on our time, it can be challenging to stay productive and focused at work. Jobicy TeamFeb 1 · 4 min[![Remote Work: The Future of the Workplace](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/cf3d45d932d02da5ea7c8114ef9f94eb.webp)](https://jobicy.com/blog/18810-remote-work-the-future-of-the-workplace.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [Remote Work: The Future of the Workplace](https://jobicy.com/blog/18810-remote-work-the-future-of-the-workplace.md) Remote work has been facilitated by advancements in technology, which have enabled workers to be more connected and productive than ever… Matt SemonFeb 1 · 6 min[![Learn How to Respond Well to a Job Rejection Email](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/01/c2670826eb894bc8e095560f5aa3452a.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/18891-learn-how-to-respond-well-to-a-job-rejection-email.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [Learn How to Respond Well to a Job Rejection Email](https://jobicy.com/blog/18891-learn-how-to-respond-well-to-a-job-rejection-email.md) Receiving a job rejection email can be disappointing, but it’s important to remember that it’s not the end of the world. Matt SemonFeb 1 · 6 min[![Why You’re Bad at Job Interviews, and How to Fix It](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/01/07edd122a1295a2d03de0c6323534f82-scaled.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/18944-why-youre-bad-at-job-interviews-and-how-to-fix-it.md)[Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) ### [Why You’re Bad at Job Interviews, and How to Fix It](https://jobicy.com/blog/18944-why-youre-bad-at-job-interviews-and-how-to-fix-it.md) In this article, we’ll explore some common reasons why people are bad at job interviews. Barbara BestJan 31 · 10 min[![How to Write a Thank You Email After an Interview](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/01/1d99c102fba5903b4cd6fa3b429af576.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/18938-how-to-write-a-thank-you-email-after-an-interview.md)[Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) ### [How to Write a Thank You Email After an Interview](https://jobicy.com/blog/18938-how-to-write-a-thank-you-email-after-an-interview.md) Writing a good thank you email can set you apart from other candidates and leave a lasting impression on the interviewer. Barbara BestJan 30 · 15 min[![A Quick Guide on How to List References on a Resume](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/01/0b6e68607f3299560b21e68f41c4c0b0.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/18906-a-quick-guide-on-how-to-list-references-on-a-resume.md)[CV Help & Tips](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/cv.md) ### [A Quick Guide on How to List References on a Resume](https://jobicy.com/blog/18906-a-quick-guide-on-how-to-list-references-on-a-resume.md) Including references on your resume can help to strengthen your application and give the employer a better idea of who you… Natalya LuftJan 29 · 4 min[![How to Write a LinkedIn Summary that Impresses Recruiters](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/01/6f496cf038f644b65e4716a0af055aa0.png)](https://jobicy.com/blog/18885-how-to-write-a-linkedin-summary-that-impresses-recruiters.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [How to Write a LinkedIn Summary that Impresses Recruiters](https://jobicy.com/blog/18885-how-to-write-a-linkedin-summary-that-impresses-recruiters.md) If there’s one takeaway, it’s this: your LinkedIn summary should sound like you on your best day. Not a resume echo,… Matt SemonJan 28 · 7 min[![How To Advocate for Yourself When Laid Off During a Recession](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/01/b1bf25e247ad9bba1639a288673f5f64.webp)](https://jobicy.com/blog/18866-how-to-advocate-for-yourself-when-laid-off-during-a-recession.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [How To Advocate for Yourself When Laid Off During a Recession](https://jobicy.com/blog/18866-how-to-advocate-for-yourself-when-laid-off-during-a-recession.md) If you have been laid off during this difficult time, it can be challenging to advocate for yourself and ensure that… Matt SemonJan 28 · 9 min[![What Is Workplace Flexibility? 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Natalya LuftJan 27 · 8 min[![18 Tips for Working From Home](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/01/01c4ca7c55f2b36b7496b6ffa91d84d0.png)](https://jobicy.com/blog/18622-18-tips-for-working-from-home.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [18 Tips for Working From Home](https://jobicy.com/blog/18622-18-tips-for-working-from-home.md) By following these tips, you can make working from home a more productive and enjoyable experience. Jobicy TeamJan 25 · 7 min[![The Unfiltered Guide to Owning Your Career From Home](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/01/1d4d4939e4a4f6b6dc872f98f468da84.png)](https://jobicy.com/blog/18368-how-to-work-from-home.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [The Unfiltered Guide to Owning Your Career From Home](https://jobicy.com/blog/18368-how-to-work-from-home.md) It is easy to be busy. It is hard to be productive. To succeed, you must become ruthlessly focused on the… Natalya LuftJan 14 · 12 min[![Take a Better LinkedIn Headshot](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2022/10/592b98b95d698d4aaf0e11c7a8f5f8e6.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/16882-take-a-better-linkedin-headshot.md)[CV Help & Tips](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/cv.md) ### [Take a Better LinkedIn Headshot](https://jobicy.com/blog/16882-take-a-better-linkedin-headshot.md) Here, LinkedIn career expert Blair Heitmann offers six tips for presenting the perfect pic. Jobicy TeamOct 16 · 2 min ## Go beyond advice. Use Jobicy’s career intelligence to research compensation, understand possible paths, evaluate companies, and prepare for your next move. 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