Sunday, April 19, 2020

How Do You Write a Resume For an Early 20s Job Seeking Applicant?

How Do You Write a Resume For an Early 20's Job Seeking Applicant?First of all, this article should be read with the intention of understanding how the world has changed and what you can expect when you apply for jobs and try to start out as a twenty-something job seeker. Not all resumes are created equal.The job applicant who had gone to college and has some type of graduate or professional education has a leg up. You don't have to have gone to college or been enrolled in a graduate program to get your foot in the door as a new job seeker. Some resumes do mention this and you may just be surprised to know how many people never mention this.So what type of resume writing do we use when applying for jobs when we are looking for jobs that require some type of formal education? First we begin with a standard resume. It should have the right information, right down to spelling, correct date of entry into the company, etc. However, we also need to do some job searching to see if anyone ha s previously applied for a job and was referred by a former employer.One of the first ways we do this is to ask a friend or family member to help with this job search. This is usually very simple but can be a little awkward at first. Ask friends, family and people you know in the same situation. The older you get, the easier it is to get started.Now you can begin writing a resume. If you have enough time and you don't have to get started immediately you can even get started today. Sometimes when you think you don't have time to write and not finish it, you will have a 'real life' job that can help you speed up the process.Another way to speed up the job search is to just try and write, find a time in your life where you have the time to spare to write. This is the best way to improve your resume. It should be concise, easy to read and have a good introduction that describes who you are and what you do.The point is, because of the job market is so tough, it is important to have some resume writing for current job seekers as well. It is not that difficult to do and it is a great way to get your foot in the door with any position. Be sure to understand what you can do and then just focus on what you need to do and be prepared to do it.

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Layoff Fears Money, Mistakes, Fear of the Unknown

Layoff Fears Money, Mistakes, Fear of the Unknown Two years ago, I lost a job I didn’t love. I immediately felt relieved. Not only did the thought of going into that office every day keep me up at night, but my wife and I had a decent amount of money saved up. And on top of that, I got a bigger-than-expected severance. So when the time came to part ways, it felt like everything would actually be OK. However, a couple of months into my job search, I realized that being let go isn’t just hard for financial reasons (although it definitely can be), but it also had a larger emotional impact on me than I thought it would. So if you’re in the same boatâ€"or are worried you might be soonâ€"here are a few things you’ll probably experience. 1. The Fear of the Unknown Is Very Real I quickly lost count of how many times I’d wake up and say to myself, “Not knowing is the worst. Why won’t anyone just tell me what’s next?” The truth is that no matter how much cash you have saved up, you’ll still want the job search to go as quickly as possible. In my case, I would’ve given someone all my money if that person could tell me the exact date on which I’d start my next role. While there isn’t a silver bullet solution to putting those fears to rest, do your best not to keep these feelings to yourself (like I did for a very, very long time). Find someone you trust and lay it all out there. It might be uncomfortable, but even if a confidante doesn’t have any remedies, you’ll be able to move on much faster if you confront what’s stressing you out. Read More: 5 Negotiation Tips for People Who Hate Confrontation 2. You’ll Wonder if You Were Good Enough at Your Last Job In those first few weeks of being unemployed, I tried to pinpoint the times when I’d dropped the ball at work. And when I found a few examples, I couldn’t think about anything else. “If I hadn’t messed those few things up, I might not be in this position,” I’d say to myself. “But maybe I messed them up because I just wasn’t smart enough for the job.” If you’re saying similar things to yourself right now, I have a lot of empathy for what you’re going through. I’d also encourage you to jot down a quick list of accomplishments and focus your energy on those instead. Everyone makes mistakes, and although we’d all like to hit the rewind button and undo them, it’s just not possible. So, take a deep breath and have a little compassion for yourself. Your recent layoff doesn’t change the fact that you’ve done some pretty awesome things in your career so far. Read More: 5 Salary Negotiation Tricks to Raise the Offer 3. You Will Still Obsess Over What’s in Your Bank Account OK, so we weren’t billionaires when I got laid off. My wife and I cut back on a lot of things to maximize what we had, and even though we were pretty thorough about the whole thing, I couldn’t help but stare at our bank account to make sure we’d be able to afford groceries next month. In fact, I was pretty obsessive over it to the point where it kept me from staying on top of my job search. Don’t let that happen to you. Instead, find ways to shore up that accountâ€"such as analyzing your budget and making cuts. Or, taking on a side gig. In my case, I took a temp job folding boxes for a few days to make up for some unexpected bills. Read More: 25 Pearls of Wisdom From Former US Presidents Be creative and flexibleâ€"soon enough you’ll land a new position that’ll allow you to make more room in your budget again. Getting laid off can stink. And while many people who aren’t in that boat assume that the stress comes from financesâ€"that’s not always the case. Yes, paying bills when you’re not working can be very (very!) stressful, but so is not knowing what your next career move will be. So if you’re currently freaking out a little bit, take it easy on yourself and know that your reaction’s completely normal. This article originally appeared on The Muse.