Posts Tagged ‘layoff’
22 Things To Do (And Not Do) When You Get Fired
by Guest Author, Aaron Stern Losing a job can feel catastrophic. But making the right moves from the start can make all the difference in turning a loss into an opportunity. Losing your job is one of the most upending experiences of modern life. It can throw your confidence for a loop, and depending where you…
Read MoreWhat should you do if you’ve been fired or laid off?
by Guest Author, James Battiston Amid economic uncertainty, you need systems to help you get back on your feet quickly. The pandemic saw a huge shakeup in the employment sector. Some industries crumbled under the effects of lockdowns, while tech companies thrived and grew as Canadians moved online for their needs. Shopify was one example,…
Read MoreHow To Explain Employment Termination During a Job Search
by Guest Author, Miles Oliver It is hard to be terminated from a job, but it is often even more difficult to explain why you were terminated during a future job interview. If an interviewing manager asks you about what happened, it can be easy to quickly get defensive or try to make up stories…
Read MoreJob Gaps and other Tricky Stuff
Addressing job gaps is one of the trickiest things to figure how to do on a resume. You can’t ignore it, but you also want to position your experience and skills as the most important things for a potential employer to consider. We’ve compiled a list of tips and things to consider in order for…
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