Employment Spot

Layoffs are hard for everyone.  They are hard for the employer and the employee, but they can be made much easier with outplacement services.  Outplacement services offer many benefits to companies and employees that are experiencing layoffs.  With the services offered, employees can make the transition much more smoothly.

When your business takes advantage of outplacement services, you can:
·    Utilize the contacts of an outplacement service
·    Get employees the training they need for the job search
·    Minimize fears in the workplace

One of the first things someone thinks about when they get laid off is how they will find a new job.  They do not have any contacts in the working world.  They may have worked for a company for years and invested everything they had into that company.  Therefore, they are not prepared to start a job search. Read the rest of this entry »

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 »