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
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Navigating the Return-to-Office Mandate with MentorShelly Career Services
https://www.youtube.com/live/82iIMZj6k7w?si=lipX6gOxb-btMx6l As the dust settles on the global pandemic, a new storm brews in the corporate world: the return-to-office mandate. This policy has become a polarizing topic, highlighting a significant divide between employer expectations and employee desires for flexibility and autonomy. While some view the return to a physical office as a step towards normalcy … Continue reading Navigating the Return-to-Office Mandate with MentorShelly Career Services
Discover How To Create a Resume That’ll Get You Hired in No Time!
https://youtu.be/20sqVpFMxnE Your resume is often the first impression that potential employers have of you. Therefore, it's imperative your resume stands out and catches their attention quickly. Here are some action steps for writing a compelling resume that grabs the attention of employers and their representatives. These resumes we hear so much about in the job … Continue reading Discover How To Create a Resume That’ll Get You Hired in No Time!
3 Ways to Explain Employment Gaps in a Job Interview
https://youtu.be/OpN1I45CNKw Be Honest and Transparent: It is always best to be truthful and upfront about any gaps in your employment history. Explain the reason for the gap, such as a layoff or downsizing, and emphasize the steps you took to stay active and productive during that time. For example, you could mention that you used … Continue reading 3 Ways to Explain Employment Gaps in a Job Interview
4 Reasons Not to Lie on Your Resume…Period!
https://youtu.be/v3ZhtQ6qgUg We’ve all been tempted to stretch the truth on our resumes at one point or another. Maybe you exaggerate your responsibilities a bit, or fudge the dates of your last few positions. After all, everyone does it, right? Wrong. Lying on your resume is a huge no-no, and can come back to bite you … Continue reading 4 Reasons Not to Lie on Your Resume…Period!