How to Use Pessimism To Fuel Your Job Search
Think positive. This mantra is often preached at us during any tough spot in life. We are encouraged to keep our thoughts trained on the positive while we are going through negative situations. Although there is much to be said for positive thinking, pessimism can also be a useful tool when you are going through a job search. Keep reading to find out how you can use this unpopular sentiment to help you land your next great job. Continue
How to Stand Out in a Crowded Employment Market
After nearly four solid months of declining job losses, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Many states are finally beginning to re-open businesses and that means that a serious hiring frenzy is set to begin. While that is good news for the more than 40 million people who have lost jobs since March when schools and businesses across the country began shutting doors and millions of people were either laid off work or transitioned to working from home. Continue
Three Ways to Get Advance Pay From Your Job
There may come a time during your career with your employer that you need to request an advance on your pay. You may have an unexpected emergency that can't wait until you get your paycheck. These are three ideas for getting the advance that you need. Continue
How to Stand Out in the Midst of Massive Unemployment
NBC reports that the national unemployment rate is currently 14.7 percent. It is currently the worst it has been since the height of the Great Depression when those numbers grew to 24.9 percent of the American workforce. The numbers are alarming and may be disheartening to those in search of employment. However, there are things you can do to make yourself more attractive to potential employers – even in the midst of widespread unemployment spurred by COVID-19. Continue