Lost your job and don’t know where to turn? Relax, according to the National Association for Counseling and Development, the average person goes through five to seven careers and ten to 12 job changes in their lifetimes. So how do you cope with the stress associated with losing a job and trying to finding another? Experts say to take it one day at a time and follow this 12-step program.
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First of all, never lie when giving your employment history to a potential employer. Employers ask about employment history specifically because it provides very important information about a potential employee. There are many accurate ways to verify someone’s employment history. It is therefore unwise to lie about your employment history.
There are many common reasons for gaps in someone’s employment history. For example, some parents take time off to raise their children. Many employers expect some gaps in employment history and will accept most reasonable explanations. Read the rest of this entry »
Believe it or not, most people like their jobs. Almost every job has something to like about it, from company perks to a feeling of achievement at an important job well done. But there are problems associated with working, especially with full-time jobs. Time constraints seem to keep people with full-time jobs constantly on the go, regardless of their home and family situations.
Parents who have full-time jobs especially report feeling a time crunch. While the traditional full-time job is approximately 40 hours per week, many workers today either feel pressure from management to work longer hours, or they simply cannot complete all their tasks within that time. The average work week for many full-time employees is longer than 40 hours, especially if you consider the amount of time dedicated to commuting or after-hour work functions.
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Learn the Pros and Cons of Temping
Twenty years ago — even 10 years ago — temp employees were a quick fix during busy work months or temporary coverage during illness, vacation or maternity leave. Today it’s safe to say that temps are essential to almost every American business.
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Starting your own business can be a daunting task. But for many, the idea of working for themselves rather than a large corporation is a dream come true. And although it can be a lot of hard work, owning your own business can be extremely rewarding as well.
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