In 2024, Gen Z workers are expected to outnumber baby boomers in the American labor force for the first time. But right now, the workforce’s youngest generation, the oldest of whom are 27, is treated as a novelty — with everything from their email signatures to their salary expectations put under the microscope. CNBC Make It explores … Read more
When you apply for a job and send in your resume, it has to pop immediately. “A resume is showcasing you in a 10-to-60-second format on paper,” says former Google and Nvidia recruiter and current HR consultant Stefanie Fackrell, who’s looked at “thousands” of resumes. Telling a compelling story and being as clear and concise … Read more
Below the dining area of Shake Shack’s bustling West Village location sits a culinary laboratory constantly cooking up new ideas. The Innovation Kitchen, as it’s known, is responsible for developing burgers, sandwiches and shakes that will be served both at home and at Shacks as far away as Bangkok, Thailand. “Any of the new menu … Read more
Paid days off from work aren’t a guarantee for many Americans, but even when they do get them, they’re leaving them on the table. A majority, 78%, of U.S. workers say they don’t take all their PTO days, and it’s highest among Gen Z workers and millennials, according to a new Harris Poll survey of … Read more
When Dwyane Wade retired from the NBA in 2019 following a glittering 16-season career, he had spent more than half his life playing basketball. But to hear the now 42-year-old tell it, basketball was just “a moment” that happened to last more than 20 years. “It lasted for a lot of years, but that moment … Read more
Nkenge is a native New Yorker, born in the Bronx and raised in Harlem. While growing up in the city, living in a neighborhood like Manhattan’s Flatiron, where the current median rent is $5,394, seemed like a distant possibility for the now 30-year-old content creator. But Nkenge’s dream became a reality when she was selected … Read more
New York City; Washington, D.C.; and Salt Lake City are some of the most popular places new grads want to live after college, but not everyone aspires to life in the city. Take Madi Lee, 24, who graduated in 2022 and found herself working in Medora, North Dakota — popoulation: 121. Medora is a tourist … Read more
With three NBA championships and close to $200 million in career earnings to his name, Dwyane Wade knows a thing or two about being a successful professional athlete. But the 13-time All-Star says it took him years to feel like he knew what he was doing when it came to his finances. Now, as he … Read more
With a 20-year career that has seen him star in rom-coms, blockbusters and indie hits, it’s hard to imagine Chris Pine ever had a hard time making it in Hollywood. But in a recent interview, the 43-year-old filmmaker revealed there was once a time when a paycheck for a supporting role had the potential to … Read more
It’s easy to get sucked into watching “The Price is Right,” the beloved TV game show where contestants win cash and prizes by guessing the price of merchandise. You can be bored, flipping through channels and the next thing you know you’re yelling the price of beans at the TV because you want to see … Read more
