The global pandemic has wreaked havoc on several industries, notably retail and hospitality, while others are considering changing careers during this period of uncertainty and fear. The good news is that companies are hiring, but the bad news is that competition is considerably stiffer. And if you are changing careers – also known as a…
Why can’t freelancers find full time work? When freelancers look for full time jobs, they are often baffled by rejection from companies for positions they are well qualified for. This has happened to all of my self-employed clients who decide transition to full time employment. However, given their poor success rate, many wonder, “can a…
Working a temp job can lead to employment, making it a great way to get hired, especially if you don’t have the exact background an employer is looking for. By signing up with a company like HireArt that provides employers and job seekers the opportunity to try each other out for a specified time, or…
I want to get a new job,” complained Sarah. “I’m so burned out and sick of what I’m doing. I’ve read your articles on making a career pivot, and I’m ready.” But actually, she wasn’t. What she needed was to take advantage of internal mobility. Career pivots seem to be what many of my clients…
You don’t have to separate volunteer work on your resume Volunteer work belongs on a resume, but there’s usually no need to list it separately. “Why did you list volunteer experience under my jobs,” Anya recently inquired. “Isn’t that stretching the truth?” “Stretching it how?” I replied. “Were you, or weren’t you a volunteer at…