Being unemployed or underemployed is stressful. I’ve been there myself and I know what it’s like. Now my job is to help other people find jobs! I provide advice, resources, and support for anyone that is or is facing unemployment.
Whether you were fired, laid off, quit, or are looking for your first job after graduation, here are tips to help you find a job you love and to survive financially and mentally while you are out of work.
Job searching can be a long process that requires a lot of patience. If you have been applying for new jobs for months without any luck, you can’t help but wonder, “why won’t anyone hire me?” Well, there are numerous possibilities as to why you can’t find a job. The good news is there are …
Your resume is your introduction to a potential employer. A weak or ineffective resume will make the wrong first impression and will likely prevent you from getting a job. It’s not something that you can just quickly throw together or copy off of Google. Developing a strong resume takes time, as it’s unique to you …
When it comes to writing a resume, there is no shortage of advice out there. The problem is that if you ask 100 different people how to write the perfect resume, you will get 100 different answers. For example, one person will say that including an objective statement is a must, while the next insists …
Unemployment is sometimes looked down upon as a bad thing. It can be an incredibly stressful time for some people because, at the end of the day, we all need to pay our bills and buy food to survive. For others, it can be a time for amazing self growth. Switching up your mindset around …
You’re probably already familiar with the traditional ways of how to find a job. You use one or more of the many online job boards like Monster, ZipRecruiter or Indeed as part of your job search. And keep an eye on the job postings sections of the company websites that you may want to work …
Since the pandemic hit, the job market has been thrown in disarray. Many people have lost their jobs and are having a hard time finding other employment to replace that income. Unfortunately, the major impact on many industries has created a significant loss of many in-demand jobs that were once thought to be secure. Even …
If you are someone who doesn’t mind burning the midnight oil and working while the rest of the world sleeps, there are many great night shift jobs out there that are in high demand. Night shift jobs, which are also referred to as 3rd shift or graveyard shift jobs, are a lot more common than …
If you’re anything like millions of other Americans and Canadians right now, you‘re probably looking for a new job. Since the start of 2020, unemployment has skyrocketed. Companies have had to make cutbacks, and some have even closed their doors. With online job search sites, finding a job is easier than ever. But with so …
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 …
If you’re actively looking for employment, you’re probably familiar with the standard resumes and cover letters. You’ve probably even gone on a few interviews and have some strong answers in your back pocket ready to go. But there’s one major job search tool you might be neglecting, and it can make a big difference when …
When you’re looking for a new job, you probably search job sites to find current opportunities online. Just as when an employer is looking to hire, they typically advertise the job vacancy online. Most job sites are free for us job seekers to use, but did you know that employers often have to pay to …