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Green Skills Wanted, Interview Checklist & Burnout Signs - May 20, 2025
Plus: jobs set to rise (and fall) by 2030, rags-to-riches stories & the latest work trends
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On today’s agenda:
🌍 Green skills wanted: booming climate careers
✅ An anxiety-busting interview checklist
🔮 The jobs set to rise (and fall) by 2030…
🚩 Warning SIGNS of work burnout
😲 Remarkable rags to riches stories
👇 Read on below…
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Green skills wanted: Are you ready for the sustainability boom?
As ESG rules tighten and companies go greener, one thing’s clear: sustainability isn't just a buzzword — it’s shaping the future of work. But while demand for green-skilled professionals soared by over 11% last year, supply barely kept up.
Translation: You might be missing out on a booming job market. From climate risk to carbon reporting, new roles are exploding across industries. And it’s not just for scientists or tree-huggers — marketers, analysts, engineers, even compliance pros are finding fresh purpose in the green economy.
Want better job security and impact? Then it’s time to future-proof your skills and explore where sustainability meets career growth.
CAREER GROWTH
VIDEO: How 8 famous celebs went from rags to riches…
These celebrities have gone from rags to riches; growing up in a poor or difficult environment, but managing to change their life around and do something remarkable!
THE WORK PULSE
Quiet and Soft Quitting on the Rise — The Conversation
What’s unfolding: The growing trend of quiet and soft quitting reflects employees disengaging subtly from their work without formally resigning. This behavior highlights a deeper issue of workers feeling increasingly disconnected and demotivated in their roles.
Why it matters: Work professionals should recognize these trends as signals of deteriorating workplace relationships and morale, which can impact productivity and retention if not addressed proactively.
⌛ Micro-Shifts: A New Work Trend — Inc.
What’s unfolding: Employers are noticing the rise of "micro-shifts," short, flexible work periods that allow employees to better manage their time and energy. This trend is reshaping how businesses approach scheduling and workforce management.
Why it matters: Adopting micro-shifts can enhance employee satisfaction and efficiency, giving organizations a competitive edge by aligning with evolving worker preferences and improving operational agility.
👗 Dressing the New Moguls — Marie Claire
What’s unfolding: Modern entrepreneurs and moguls are redefining professional fashion with bold, individualistic styles that blend power and creativity. This shift reflects changing attitudes about success and self-expression in business.
Why it matters: Work pros should note how personal branding through style influences workplace culture and networking, signaling a broader acceptance of diverse, authentic professional identities.
💼 The Side Hustle Revolution — BenefitsPro
What’s unfolding: More workers than ever are juggling multiple jobs or side hustles, driven by economic pressures and a desire for financial independence. This trend is reshaping traditional career models and benefits considerations.
Why it matters: Employers and HR professionals must understand the growing prevalence of side hustles to adapt benefits, policies, and engagement strategies that support this evolving workforce landscape.
TREND WATCH
The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 reveals a rapidly changing job market. Tech-driven roles like AI Specialists, Data Analysts, and Renewable Energy Engineers are seeing major growth as businesses go digital and green. Even teaching and healthcare roles are trending upward thanks to shifting global needs.
At the same time, automation is shrinking demand for routine jobs like data entry, bookkeeping, and administrative support. The report paints a clear picture of where the future is headed — and why upskilling and adaptability are more important than ever.
JOB BOARD
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WORKPLACE
15 tell-tale signs you’re suffering from job burnout
Does going to work feel like a daily struggle, leaving you drained and counting down the hours until it’s over? If you're constantly dreading your job and feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or sadness, it might be more than just everyday stress — it could be burnout.
Burnout, as defined by the World Health Organization, is a syndrome caused by chronic workplace stress that hasn’t been successfully managed. It builds up over time, leading to emotional and physical exhaustion, a sense of detachment, and reduced performance. If you’re unsure whether you’re just having a rough week or facing something deeper, here are key signs to watch for.
RESOURCE ROUNDUP
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WEEKLY GOODY
Download your job interview checklist
Job interviews can be equal parts exciting and scary… To help you minimize the anxiety and experience more of the excitement, we’ve prepared a handy checklist. Our Job Interview Checklist will guide you through the days leading up to your interview to help you crush it!
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BREAKROOM
SMART READS
🧠 20 Essential Tips for the Ultimate Work–Life Balance
😎 Top Summer Jobs for Making Some Extra Moolah
✴️ LinkedIn Profile Tips to Stand out in 2025
📬 Missed last week’s issue on AI displacement? Read it here »