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The Art of Writing a Resignation Letter – For Leaving on Good or Bad Terms

job search, Jobs, References, resignation / By max cyril

Resignation Letters – Good Examples from Allison & Taylor, The Reference Checking Company While crafting a resignation letter is simple enough when you’re leaving an employer on civil terms, what do you do if you’re parting on less than favorable circumstances? Writing a resignation note in anger or haste could become an action you will …

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How Workers Can Leverage “The Great Resignation”

benefits, Compensation, job search, Jobs / By max cyril

We all know that the COVID-19 pandemic changed our lives in myriad ways. But now that we are truly beginning to adjust to the new post-pandemic normal, many workers are realizing that not every pandemic-related change was bad. In fact, many have realized that their work lives before the outbreak simply weren’t working for them. …

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Jobless Americans face debt crunch without more federal aid as bills come due

Leave a Comment / economy, Federal Government, Federal loans, job search, Jobs / By max cyril

A new phase of the economic crisis is looming for the winner of Tuesday’s presidential election: potentially massive defaults by jobless Americans on consumer loans as the chances for more federal relief this year diminish. Both President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden have called for robust new rescue packages for an economy still suffering …

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Do Your Employment References Really “Have Your Back?” Better Not Assume That Your References Will Offer a Favorable or Neutral Reference

Leave a Comment / Hiring Process, job search, Jobs, References / By max cyril

We’ve all heard that our former employers, when contacted for a reference, will only confirm (per company policy) employment dates and title. Right? Wrong. There is no guarantee that all corporate employees are aware of, or will abide be, such guidelines. Consider these verbatim comments documented by Allison & Taylor in checking employment references on behalf of job …

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Advocating for Your Rights Even in Your First Interview

Leave a Comment / age discrimination, job search, Jobs, Uncategorized / By max cyril

Going in for your first job interview can be a nerve-wracking experience, no matter what. Whether you’ve been out of the working world for a while, or you’re just looking for something new, it’s normal to be a bit nervous for interviews. But, don’t let those nerves overshadow your own rights. When you stand up …

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Young Workers Struggle to Find Jobs, Pay Student Debt

Leave a Comment / job search / By max cyril

“For Most Graduates, a Grueling Job Hunt Awaits,” The Wall Street Journalwrites today. Over the weekend, The New York Times sounded the alarmabout employers’ growing use of unpaid internships in fields that typically have never exploited free labor. So, how bad is it for young workers? According to the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), over the past …

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Jobs Crisis Forum: The Time for Excuses Is Over. Create Jobs Now

Leave a Comment / job search, unemployment / By max cyril

Shonda Sneed of Yellow Springs, Ohio, was laid off in December 2009 and is about to run out of unemployment benefits. Because of state budget cuts, she also could soon lose the health care nurse who helps care for her mother who has dementia. At the last job she applied for, she was told 450 …

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Story of an Unemployed Executive – With a Hidden Message for Survival

Leave a Comment / economy, Employment, job search, Jobs / By max cyril

Just read a story on AOL about a CEO of a small construction company. (Actually two stories…the original and her update). Link at the end of the post. Even though she doesn’t acknowledge it….or maybe even recognize it, within her stories there is a message for how to survive and find the next job. Simply …

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“We Can’t Hire You. You’re Overqualified!”

Leave a Comment / job search, Jobs, leadership / By max cyril

One of my favorite cartoon characters is The Wizard of Id. A few years ago I read one of the Wizard’s cartoon strips and it made such a profound impression I cut it out and saved it. Darn! I have misplaced it over the years. However, I can remember the script almost word for word …

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With A Third of Workers at Risk of Job Losses, Progressives Launch New Drive For More Aid (VIDEO)

Leave a Comment / economy, job search / By max cyril

With heavy defections from Blue Dog Democrats, the House of Representatives still narrowly passed Wednesday evening 217 to 212 a $154 billion jobs package. It included funds for states to retain front-line workers, aid to the unemployed and transportation projects. But a jobs bill has yet to be voted on in the Senate, where it’s …

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