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 »
Some jobs, such as consulting work, require a lot of travel. Some companies require their employees to travel only within the United States, while others expect regular international travel from workers. The reason for travel varies widely depending upon the industry. There are many common mistakes made by business travelers. For example, some employees may treat a business trip like a vacation and ignore important work to be done. Other employees may not know how often or when to check in with a supervisor. Whatever the purpose and wherever the trip, here are some important tips for business travelers.
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