Jena Dunay | Source | Recruit the Employer

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Hi! I'm Jena Dunay - founder of Recruit the Employer, an outplacement and leadership development firm. We guide companies and employees through some of their most challenging transitions. Whether that's through a layoff or succession planning, we step into the mess and provide human-centered solutions.

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  • 201: Layoff Series: Conducting Layoffs with Dignity feat. Jena Dunay by Bringing the Human back to Human Resources

    This episode explores how to conduct layoffs with dignity and how organizations can recover internally after such events.

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  • The 4 Interview Red Flags Hiring Managers Say Concern Them Most

    If you’re being called in for interviews but don’t get the job, it’s possible that something you’re doing is raising red flags, causing the interviewer to question your suitability for the position. A recent survey found that the most concerning red flags range from obvious mistakes like lying, to more subtle slip-ups that job seekers might not even be aware of. The most concerning behavior from job candidates — by a significant margin — is dishonesty, with 63% of hiring managers saying they view it as the biggest red flag. Hiring managers see rude language or behavior as a red flag in potential hires. Despite your technical skills being strong, hiring managers are often also judging your interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. Criticizing or badmouthing previous employers is also a red flag with 62% of executives viewing badmouthing as a deal-breaker. Lastly, being unprepared can harm you in more ways...

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  • What Is a Reduction in Force (RIF)? | Built In

    A reduction in force is when an organization terminates some of its staff. Commonly called a layoff, a RIF is the downsizing of a company because of economic factors, not individual employee performance.

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  • Expert Tips: Choosing the Best Resume Builder for Job Seekers
    Jena highlights the need for "customization, simple templates, and content assistance" in resume builders. She prefers PDF formats and cautions against over-reliance on builders, noting that "a resume is just one tool in the job search toolkit." Jena recommends JobLogr for its comprehensive features.
  • Career Coach Advocates for Firm Kindness Over Meanness at Work
    Jena argues against being "mean" at work, suggesting being "firm, but kind," with clarity and kindness. For quieter workers, she highlights empathy, active listening, and thoughtful problem-solving. Leadership, she asserts, is about "connection and influence," not aggression.
  • Mastering the Interview: How to Evaluate Your Future Boss
    Jena advises understanding the team's subculture, clarifying expectations, and uncovering leadership quirks. Watch for red flags like blaming others, high turnover, and vague answers. Asking the right questions can reveal crucial insights about your potential boss's management style and team dynamics, ensuring a better fit for your career.
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  • "If you have to layoff, please layoff with dignity."

  • "Layoffs affect real people with real families who have real expenses. It's our moral responsibility to help get them back on their feet for our leadership failures."

  • "A company's employer brand is made during times of crisis. Candidates won't forget how you treated employees."

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