Screenshot of job application questionnaire. A long time ago, employers wanted to how much experience you had and what your educational background looked like, but they now want to know if you’re gay. I’m all for equity, but the asking of one’s sexuality seems to be overstepping on the employer’s behalf. The Problem I amContinueContinue reading “Are You Gay? The Weird New World of Job Applications”
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The Generation of More Awards and Less Pay
Photo from iStockPhoto.com. On social media, you stop on a photo of your friend beside their company’s president as they hand your friend an award. Or you notice a thousand TikTokers leave hearts for the video of a woman being given a medal at work. But none of these accolades come with higher pay. ItContinueContinue reading “The Generation of More Awards and Less Pay”
The 3 Reasons Why You Need a Cover Letter and How It Gets You Interviewed
Photo from iStock.com. You’ve probably applied to a dozen jobs, and you’re probably asking yourself why you haven’t gotten at interview yet. Don’t give up. Here’s the secret. Even though you might have an A+ résumé, you need a cover letter to match. If you’re wondering when to use a cover letter, use one wheneverContinueContinue reading “The 3 Reasons Why You Need a Cover Letter and How It Gets You Interviewed”
Five Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt in Job Seeking
J Reed, MFA is a college professor and writer from Chicago, who writes fiction, nonfiction and local and national news stories. Subscribe and share to get new self-help articles. Follow him on Twitter @jreed913. For as long as you could remember, you’ve been working in fast food or as a cashier. You’ve thought about changingContinueContinue reading “Five Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt in Job Seeking”
Get a Career Today by Building a Ten-Minute Resumé with Keywords
In this photo from http://www.theguardian.com, an entrepreneur considers applicants. About the author: Jermaine Reed, MFA is an adjunct college professor and writer from Chicago who creates fiction, nonfiction and local and national news stories. For self-publishers, authors and other writers and Creatives, Jermaine provides proofreading on Fivver. Please join Jermaine’s email list to get notificationsContinueContinue reading “Get a Career Today by Building a Ten-Minute Resumé with Keywords”
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