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Weekly Contributor at Forbes.com

Mark contributes weekly to Forbes.com, exploring careers, education, the millennial and Z generations, the skills gap, and workforce development. He brings a fresh perspective to the conversation about today’s younger generations and what they’re truly capable of in our changing economy and workforce. Check out his latest pieces below.

Hey Gen-Z, This Is How To Get Yourself Hired

Posted November 9, 2020 by Mark Perna Pandemic-proof your career with these seven strategies. Mark’s article, “Hey Gen-Z, This Is How To Get Yourself Hired,” published at...

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Acorns And ZipRecruiter Team Up For New Hiring Portal

Posted October 26, 2020 by Mark Perna You can now search for jobs in the Acorns investment app. Mark’s article, “Acorns And ZipRecruiter Team Up For New...

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Recruiting Top Gen-Z Talent In A Post-Pandemic World

Posted October 20, 2020 by Mark Perna You’re going to have to pivot. Mark’s article, “Recruiting Top Gen-Z Talent In A Post-Pandemic World,” published at Forbes.com on...

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Building Resilience When You’re Pandemic-Fatigued

Posted October 12, 2020 by Mark Perna Employed or unemployed, you can bounce back with these strategies. Mark’s article, “Building Resilience When You’re Pandemic-Fatigued,” published at Forbes.com...

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How You Can Finish 2020 Strong—And Way Better

Posted October 12, 2020 by Mark Perna We’ve reached Q4. Here are three ways businesses and employees can make it count. Mark’s article, “How You Can Finish...

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Are Your Expectations For A Promotion Realistic?

Posted September 26, 2020 by Mark Perna A new study reveals how long you may have to wait to move up the ranks. Mark’s article, “Are Your...

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Small Businesses Go Big On Employee Engagement During Pandemic

Posted September 25, 2020 by Mark Perna What can larger corporations learn from their smaller counterparts? Mark’s article, “Small Businesses Go Big On Employee Engagement During Pandemic,”...

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All The Wrong Reasons To Take A Gap Year In 2020—And How To Do It Right

Posted September 16, 2020 by Mark Perna Sticking your head in the sand could cause long-term effects. Here’s some advice. Mark’s article, “All The Wrong Reasons To...

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From An F1 Student Visa To A High-Tech Career At Apple

Posted September 7, 2020 by Mark Perna One young woman taps into the power of uncertainty to succeed. Mark’s article, “From An F1 Student Visa To A...

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What Financial Comfort Looks Like After A Pandemic

Posted September 1, 2020 by Mark Perna For all generations, the standards are changing. Mark’s article, “What Financial Comfort Looks Like After A Pandemic”, published at Forbes.com...

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