Let’s be honest. Being laid off is hard. Really hard. It may be the most traumatic experience in your professional life. In fact, experts say that the loss of a job can feel like the loss of a loved one. But you will recover. You will survive. Learning to cope with the emotions that accompany
According to the recent U.S. Department of Labor Report The Art of Teaching Art to Children: In School and at Home , the unemployment rate and the number of unemployed Americans were essentially unchanged in September. But, according to Fortune magazine, U.S. companies laid off 58,877 workers in September, an increase of 43% from August. If
Think back to the first time you met someone. Perhaps you are now lifelong friends or maybe you never spoke again after that introduction. Either way, you had a first impression – good or bad. Most of us have made an unfavorable first impression at one time or another. With neighbors and colleagues, the opportunity
“Don’t judge a book by its cover.” We have all heard the phrase. It refers to our human tendency to form an opinion of a person or thing based on what we see on the surface. It cautions valuing something based on what is seen on the outside. This idiom bears repeating when discussing employment.
The lazy days of summer are a great time to unwind and settle into a slower pace…unless you are in the market for a new job. There is no “summer vacation” from job hunting but it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. Benefits of a Slower Pace Offices empty as employees embark on
Do you think writing a cover letter to accompany your job application is a waste of time? Think again. Cover letters are more than just a formality; hiring managers do in fact read these letters of introduction. That is, if they are worth reading. Take advantage of this opportunity to highlight your achievements and send
Are you ready to interview your prospective employer? That’s right…interview them. A job interview conjures up images of a candidate sitting across from the hiring manager, politely answering questions. And that image is accurate. But it is not the whole picture. As a prospective employee, you are interviewing the employer to determine if you want
Today when you hire someone who has either recently left the military, whether through retirement or choosing to not reenlist, you are getting a seasoned, professional employee. They understand the importance of following rules, getting to work on time, the importance of working as a team. They know how to “Git ‘er done” and done right. Look closely
As a child, I was told it was inappropriate to brag. Singing one’s own praises was considered impolite. In fact, most of us have heard the expression, “No one likes a braggart.” I agree that boasting about oneself is not looked upon favorably and arrogance is certainly not an admirable character trait. However, there are
When you’re sitting in front of your computer, wanting to connect with someone, it can be so much fun to post a picture on your website and then enhance it with cute sayings, maybe even stretch the truth a little. Remember, once you’ve hit the send button – – it is now a part of history
