How to find work after a lengthy unemployment

by Guest Author, Virginia Backaitis Flash back to 1990. New Haven, Conn., native Joe Carbone, a father of two, found himself unemployed after his boss retired. The Quinnipiac College graduate had several interviews but few, if any, job offers. This happened the first month, the second and for the 5 ½ months that followed. Carbone…

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Empowering Women Job Seekers in Trades Through Success and Safety

by Guest Author, Miles Oliver The trades offer some great opportunities for hands-on, creative, and long-lasting careers. From construction to outdoor landscaping and all points in between, there’s space for enrichment. Yet, there is still a significant shortage of women in trade roles. Yes, this is problematic from an equality standpoint. It can also present…

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5 lies to never put on your resume

by Guest Author, Nancy Werteen Whether you’re telling a little white lie or a blatant fabrication, getting caught could amount to career sabotage, especially since today’s technology and social media environments make it easier to get caught. According to the Monster Future of Work survey, 66% of employers agreed that candidates exaggerate skills and competencies…

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Employers are becoming more open to hiring older workers

by Guest Author, Kerry Hannon When Paul Adler turned 65, he didn’t retire. The former IBM executive and later government employee found another job as a substitute elementary school teacher near his home in Bethesda, Md. But the path to get there took persistence. “There were multiple steps and, surprisingly to me, I kept pushing…

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How to Get a Job After Being Fired

by Guest Author, Biron Clark If you’re trying to get a new job after being fired, this article will help you immediately. As a former recruiter, I’m going to show you how to get hired after being fired, including: How to write your resume to get more interviews Pros and cons of lying about being…

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