You were chugging right along at your job, doing well, meeting expectations, and then – BOOM! COVID-19 hit and threw the business world and economy into a tailspin. Through no fault of your own, you lost your job or were furloughed. It’s been several months and you’re...
In our previous post, we discussed some potential interview questions related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and how to answer them. In part 2, we will talk about a few other prompts you should be prepared to discuss as companies set their sights on the future—and...
This year has been a trying one—but we don’t have to tell you that. COVID-19 has completely reshaped our lives, both personally and professionally. Of course, the job market has been upended and a record number of people are out of work or underemployed. As such, we...
Although there is a lot of debate around whether cover letters are necessary and if hiring managers even read them, a general rule of thumb is to err on the side of caution. That means including a cover letter. Worst case, it doesn’t get read. Best case, it gets read...
The coronavirus pandemic has certainly taken a toll on the economy and the job market. Industries that were previously thriving and had weathered other downturns are now struggling to stay afloat. Some businesses have shifted their service or product offerings to...
Long gone are the days where you head to a company and turn in your resume by hand. While some businesses accept hard copies, many have turned to digital processes. Nowadays, you submit your resume through an online portal or email it to a hiring manager. In fact,...