Dear Claudia, I hate my new job. I worked at my old company for 12 years but was let go in a significant restructuring. I found a new job, and I’ve been here for four months, but I wouldn’t say I like it, and I’m going to quit. My question is: Should I include thisContinue reading “Should I Include This Job on My Résumé?”
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UNCOVERING THE REAL COST OF UNEMPLOYMENT
The longer you are out of work, the more costly it is. Here are some things you may — or may not — have considered as the “cost of unemployment.” Have you ever stopped to consider the cost of being unemployed? Lost wages. Loss of income is the most obvious cost of unemployment. Unemployment benefitsContinue reading “UNCOVERING THE REAL COST OF UNEMPLOYMENT”
Seven Basic Elements to Writing a Résumé
Writing a new résumé or refreshing an old one? Here are seven basic elements every résumé should include. Identification Your name, city, state, zip (physical address is not required), telephone number, email address, and LinkedIn profile address (if applicable). Short Summary Three to five sentences describing your most outstanding qualifications. (A short bulleted list canContinue reading “Seven Basic Elements to Writing a Résumé”
How to Find Contract Jobs During the Pandemic
One out of every eight employers utilizes temporary or contract employees. Around 17 million to 41 million people work as consultants, freelancers, contract workers, temporary employees, seasonal or on-call workers, and interns. About 15 million of those are “full-time independents,” working more than 15 hours a week. Almost half of U.S. adults — 47.8 percentContinue reading “How to Find Contract Jobs During the Pandemic”
Why You Don’t Want To Dismiss Being Active On LinkedIn
Don’t Dismiss LinkedIn as Something Only for People Who Are Looking for a New Job. The best time to build your LinkedIn profile, connect with people, and participate on LinkedIn is now — before you need it. If you find yourself suddenly unemployed and decide that now is the time to start using LinkedIn, you’reContinue reading “Why You Don’t Want To Dismiss Being Active On LinkedIn”
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