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How to Apply the 12 Best Leadership Quotes to Your Life

May 29, 2020 June 4, 2020

Leadership is a famously difficult duty. Whether you want to become the big shot or you’re already the boss, you’ve got work ahead of you. Let’s look at our most famous leaders and their motivating guidance. These inspiring leadership quotes are sure to illuminate your road ahead. Leadership is Learning While leadership styles vary, the core characteristics of effective leadership …

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How to Answer “What Do You Do For a Living?” When You’re Unemployed

May 27, 2020 May 27, 2020

When you meet someone new for the first time, one of the first questions commonly asked is “what do you do for a living?” It seems like an innocent enough conversation starter. Right up there along with a comment about the weather we’re having today. But when you’re unemployed this type of question can hurt. A lot. Regardless if you …

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Companies that Hire Felons & People with a Criminal Record

May 18, 2020 June 19, 2020

Finding a job is challenging in itself. Finding a job when you have a criminal record or a felony is even more difficult. But it’s not impossible. Some companies will unfortunately discriminate against anyone who has been incarcerated or convicted of a crime, even if there are legislatures in place to try to prevent that from happening. They will automatically …

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Before You Switch Careers, Ask Yourself These 8 Essential Questions

Before Making a Career Change, Ask Yourself These 8 Essential Questions

April 29, 2020 August 27, 2020

Before you make a career change, there are a few essential questions you should ask yourself first. By making sure you ask yourself the right questions, you can ensure you end up in the role that’s perfect for you. One that you enjoy and that suits the lifestyle you want to lead. Work shouldn’t be something we hate. Yet many …

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Have You Been Laid Off From Work? Avoid Making These Mistakes

April 20, 2020 October 3, 2020

Back in 2014, I was laid off from work. My contract came to an end before the grant funding for the next school year had come through. I was promised again and again that they would rehire me as soon as the money arrived. I foolishly believed them. Millions of people are currently in a similar situation. There have been …

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How to Raise Your Hiring Potential

April 15, 2020 July 24, 2020

When you’re in the midst of the job search process, you are probably asking yourself how you can become more hireable. Standing out against the competition is sometimes more important than the skills and experience you have listed on your resume. Stop thinking about how you can show businesses why they should hire you. Instead, focus on showing them why …

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How to Include Your Side Hustle on Your Resume: The Ultimate Guide

January 22, 2020 August 19, 2020

It seems like everyone has side hustles these days. Whether it’s to make extra money, pursue an interest or passion, or to learn a new skill, it’s work that we choose to do on the “side” of our day jobs. Yet few people think to include their side hustle on their resume. Working on your own doesn’t make it any …

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What To Do When You Can’t Find a New Job

January 20, 2020 August 19, 2020

Whether you find yourself unemployed, looking to make a career change, or entering the workforce for the first time, finding a job can a very time consuming, frustrating and disheartening process. A process I know all too well. First, because it took me over 9 months to find a new job when I decided it was time to leave my …

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Practical Gift Ideas for the Unemployed in 2020

December 2, 2019 August 17, 2020

Being unemployed is incredibly difficult. With current unemployment rates at a record-breaking high thanks to COVID-19, you probably know someone close to you that’s been laid off, let go or looking for a new, better job. Giving your unemployed friends and loved ones a thoughtful gift could really go a long way. Think about what sort of things they need …

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How To Spot (And Avoid) Work-From-Home Scams

October 21, 2019 October 19, 2020

One of the most disheartening things I’ve see working at a career center is the number of people that fall for work from home scams. These types of “jobs” look more and more convincing each day. In this post, Daniella from I Like To Dabble has advice on how to spot and avoid falling for work from home scams. There …

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15 Ways to Survive Financially While Unemployed

June 19, 2019 October 3, 2020

If you are unemployed, you need to financially survive this trying time. Your new full time job is to find a job. Unfortunately, looking for work is a “job” doesn’t pay anything. Not having any income is a serious problem. And a major cause of stress. How are you going to keep a roof over your head? Or food …

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Why It’s A Mistake To Go To College As An Undeclared Major

May 22, 2019 October 8, 2020

If you are about to graduate high school or are planning to pursue higher education, spring can be a very stressful time of year while you wait for those College and University acceptance (and rejection) letters. Will you be accepted into the school of your choice? With the college major of your choice? How will you decide if you get …

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What Should I Do To Build My Online Business?

April 24, 2019 February 14, 2020

These days, many people have decided that the traditional world of work is simply not going to work for them. Whether the issue is a lack of personal freedom, unimpressive pay, or a horrible boss, many people (especially us millennials) have developed an entrepreneurial attitude, and want to start our own businesses. If you’re one of these people, you might …

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How Much Being Unemployed Actually Cost Us

April 2, 2019 July 16, 2019

Throughout this blog and social media, I’ve been pretty open about the fact that I really struggled after being laid off back in April of 2014. How I struggled for over 2 years to find a full-time job. How working a part-time, minimum wage job in my 30s affected my mental health. And, of course, how I struggled financially after …

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Why You Should Apply For Unemployment, Even If You Quit or Were Fired

March 25, 2019 January 28, 2020

Unemployment insurance, employment insurance, social security, job seekers allowance – no matter what you call it, having to rely on it is never ideal. It means that you have lost your job. And that usually means you’ve also lost a big source of your income, if not your only source. Even if you know your job is about to come …

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