Losing your job is painful.Staying unemployed for months because of avoidable mistakes is devastating. Every week, I speak with laid-off professionals who tell me the same thing: “I’ve applied to 100…150…200 jobs and I’m getting nothing.” The problem is rarely the job market alone. It’s usually how you’re searching. Here are the biggest mistakes I … Continue reading Mistakes That Keep Laid-Off Professionals Unemployed for Months
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“200 Applications, No Interviews” — The Trap No Laid-Off Professional Wants…EVER!
There is a sentence I hear from laid-off professionals every single week: “I’ve sent over 200 applications… and I haven’t had one interview.” And every time I hear it, I already know the real problem. It is not the job market.It is not your experience.It is not your age.It is not your background. It is … Continue reading “200 Applications, No Interviews” — The Trap No Laid-Off Professional Wants…EVER!
How to Approach Recruiters on LinkedIn After a Layoff
After a layoff, one of the hardest things to do isn’t updating your resume—it’s knowing what to say. You’re told, “Just reach out to recruiters on LinkedIn.”But no one tells you how to do that without sounding desperate, awkward, or ignored. Here’s the truth:Recruiters don’t respond to most messages—not because candidates aren’t qualified, but because … Continue reading How to Approach Recruiters on LinkedIn After a Layoff
Freelance or Full-Time? Deciding Your Next Career Move After a Layoff
Losing a job can feel like someone yanked the rug out from under you and forgot to apologize. Your routine? Gone. Your paycheck? Vanished. Your confidence? Shaken.But here’s the good news — a layoff is not the end. It’s a reset, and you get to decide what your career looks like next. One of the … Continue reading Freelance or Full-Time? Deciding Your Next Career Move After a Layoff
Ways to Build a Standout Resume with Zero Experience
So, you’re ready to land that first job, but there’s just one problem—you don’t have any experience. How do you write a resume when you’ve never had a “real” job before? Don’t worry, Gen Z, I’ve got you! Employers aren’t just looking for job experience; they’re looking for skills, initiative, and potential. Here are three … Continue reading Ways to Build a Standout Resume with Zero Experience
Still Looking for Remote Work in 2023?
In recent years, remote work has transformed from a trend to a way of life for millions around the globe. In 2023, the remote work revolution is in full swing, offering an unprecedented array of opportunities to work from the comfort of your own home—or anywhere else you choose. If you're looking to dive into … Continue reading Still Looking for Remote Work in 2023?
If You Work…You Must Be Paid….Period!
https://www.youtube.com/live/flPqsRDXMRE?feature=share Article Discussed | Reference 1 | Reference 2 | How to Report Your Employer Employers have a legal and moral responsibility to pay their employees fairly and on time for the work they do. However, there are some unscrupulous employers who willfully withhold wages, steal tips, or engage in other forms of wage theft. … Continue reading If You Work…You Must Be Paid….Period!
How to Turn Lemons into Lemonade: What Layoffs Can Teach You About Your Career
https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/episodes/Season-2-Episode-143-Make-Lemonade-Out-of-Lemons--Layoffs-Are-Not-All-Bad-e1u1roe Being laid off is never an easy experience. It can be difficult to stay positive, especially when you’re struggling to find a new job or facing unexpected financial hardship. But don’t forget that there is a way to turn these lemons into lemonade; layoffs can give you valuable insights into your career and help … Continue reading How to Turn Lemons into Lemonade: What Layoffs Can Teach You About Your Career
Canopy’s CEO is Grossly Misrepresenting Overemployment
https://youtu.be/qsL3bPc0s3Y In a recent memo to employees, Canopy's CEO falsely claimed that the company does not have an overemployment problem. This is a gross misrepresentation of the facts and an insult to the intelligence of Canopy's employees. Canopy's CEO is grossly misrepresenting the company's overemployment problem. In a recent memo to employees, the CEO claimed … Continue reading Canopy’s CEO is Grossly Misrepresenting Overemployment
Is Returning to the Office Really Necessary in 2022?
https://youtu.be/0rezHHT2jjc We will discuss the real reason some company owners and leadership are forcing people to return to the office when they can do their jobs from anywhere remotely. Here's the first article that shed some light on this "return to the office" requirement phenomenon Article #1 | Article #2 What is really driving the … Continue reading Is Returning to the Office Really Necessary in 2022?