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Back-to-the-Office Timelines Remain Unpredictable
The Traverse Jobs Office Survey (September 2020) confirms a few things we already believed, but offered a few compelling insights about timelines for returning to work. Our data includes employees at government agencies, non-profits, for-profits, media, and academia and confirmed that 76 percent of employers are still being supported by a remote workforce. Here in
Tornado Warning Issued for D.C. Job Market: Don’t Get Lost in the Vortex When Looking for Your Next Job
It happens every four years, but this election year may prove to be the biggest twister for the D.C. job market in recent memory. Potential party changeovers in the White House and Senate beg the question to potential job seekers: Are you prepared? Whether you might be displaced unwillingly or by choice, now is the
ASK FRASER: How do I find entry-level jobs I am qualified for?
I just graduated from college and even the so-called “entry level” jobs require 1-2 years experience. How do I find jobs I am qualified for? – Solomon C. Reading job descriptions for your first job out of college can be daunting, but rest assured that employers looking for entry-level candidates don’t expect resumes packed with
One Third of Offices Were Engrossed in Trial Coverage
Here at Traverse Jobs, we wondered how much the impeachment trial was impacting the offices of our members. Were you getting more done than ever or frozen in place? The answer was, “It depends.” On the positive side, one person noted, “We found a lot more accessibility with staff who were not directly staffing the trial,
Executive Recruitment Accelerating in DC Job Market
March came in like a lion, bringing a steep increase for executive openings in the DC metro area and beyond. On Traverse Jobs, the leading resource for political and PR employment opportunities, there was a more than 40 percent increase in new leadership positions. Trade associations saw the largest jump, with more than 50 Executive
100 Capitol Hill Jobs Posted in March!
And we are just halfway through the month! While there was plenty of jockeying for political jobs in the months following the election, the pace of openings has not slowed as we enter cherry blossom season here in the Nation’s Capital. There are a number of reasons for this continued uptick in Hill jobs. Campaign