COVID-19: The unreported torment of lockdown for young jobseekers

This is the story of two early-career jobseekers who are determined to move forward during COVID-19. I have recently interviewed two early-career jobseekers in New York City. With the severe restrictions caused by the pandemic, I wanted to hear how they were doing and better understand the impact of COVID-19….

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COVID-19: Critical Cover Letter and Résumé Changes

COVID-19 has given everyone the opportunity to practice flexibility, manage changing priorities, and deal with ambiguity! Amazing! These words and characteristics are on many of the job postings that we see today. Media is fixated on two things:        COVID-19 numbers and the unemployment numbers. The news hype takes advantage of…

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COVID-19: Who is hiring? Where to look.
Marcia LaReau

If you think there are no jobs during COVID-19? Please think again. Hiring is happening quickly, efficiently, and without delay…IF you know where to look. Companies, businesses, and organizations have been caught off guard by COVID-19, just like you and me. Many people have been furloughed and others laid off….

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COVID-19: 10 Must-dos for every jobseeker
Marcia LaReau and Neil Patrick

During COVID-19, as many people lose their jobs, there are 10 “Must Do” Actions for every jobseeker. I have collaborated with Neil Patrick, and together we offer the following list of critical actions for every person who wants to work. Wether you have been furloughed, or your employer or business…

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One Jobseeker’s Holiday Survival Kit
by Jacob Grimm

We’re here, everyone: the thick of the holidays. Lights and decorations are up, holiday parties are swinging, and religious, cultural, and family traditions are being celebrated as happily by some folks as they are happily dodged by others. A short list of what makes the season wonderful might include: time…

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