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”
Category Archives: Unemployed
Why You Should Have Both A LinkedIn Profile and Résumé
Once upon a time, attending networking mixers, industry events, and the Chamber of Commerce meetings was the best way to make new connections and build business relationships. Now, many of these activities have moved online within the LinkedIn community. Much like networking in person, professionals interact on LinkedIn with the explicit intention of making businessContinue reading “Why You Should Have Both A LinkedIn Profile and Résumé”
Mastering the Lunch or Dinner Interview Etiquette
There is nothing more daunting than sitting down at a restaurant table with a prospective employer and not knowing which fork, spoon, or glass to use. Additionally, how do you eat your food and still make a good first impression? Lunch or dinner interviews are a routine part of the job or promotion opportunity process.Continue reading “Mastering the Lunch or Dinner Interview Etiquette”
Making Ethics A Part of Your Daily Job Search Routine
When searching for employment, don’t let your values, ethics, or judgment be compromised or disputed. You should make ethics a part of your daily job search routine. Here are a few tips: When creating your resume, and when answering questions in an interview, always be completely truthful! Don’t lie or mislead employers about your past work experience, education, or qualifications forContinue reading “Making Ethics A Part of Your Daily Job Search Routine”
