Employment Spot

Many individuals eventually find themselves in the unfortunate situation of unemployment.  Some know it’s coming months in advance, while others may receive this shocking news when they walk in the door at work one morning.  For those of you who are recently unemployed, you may be eligible to receive some relief to help ease the troubles while you are searching for your next job.  Not only do unemployment benefits help individuals, but they also help the community and economy as a whole.  In fact, the unemployment insurance program was instituted in response to the Great Depression in order to encourage spending and help the poor economy.  Today, unemployment benefits still exist to support economic stability, in addition to helping individuals and families.  Here is some information about unemployment benefits, eligibility, how to apply for unemployment benefits, what you will receive and how to find a new job: Read the rest of this entry »

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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