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😦 Is THIS slowing down your job search!?
Plus: How to explain a gap in your resume, no matter the situation.
Hello Everyone and Happy Tuesday!
In today's email:
What’s “unproductive discomfort”? This is how it’s slowing down your job search.
How to find companies you would love to work for. Tips & Tricks.
Explaining a gap in your resume. Here’s how to be clear, accurate, and authentic.
Career Would You Rather. Be a terrible boss or a terrible human being?
Why people ignore your LinkedIn requests. How to build valuable connections!
Here’s what’s going on in the news (related to careers of course):
Why are so many workers going on strike this year?
What global firms with presence in Israel are doing after Hamas attack.
This job pays up to $250 an hour!
Do you know what “unproductive discomfort” is?
Unproductive discomfort is when people sit in stress, anxiety, anger, and frustration about a particular situation. They spend all of their time overthinking and worrying rather than doing anything about it.
This happens to a lot of people during a job search. If you are stuck in unproductive discomfort, it doesn’t necessarily mean you aren’t trying, it’s just that nothing is working. And when everything you try doesn’t work, it eats away at your confidence and only slows down your job search and puts you deeper into unproductive discomfort.
So what can you do to change this? How do you get out of unproductive discomfort?
Your going to have to learn how to put yourself into temporary productive discomfort. This is how you are going to grow and progress in your job search.
How To Find Companies You’d Love To Work For! 😍❤️
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5 Reasons To Make SurveyJunkie Your Next Side Hustle
There are several reasons why someone might choose to have a side hustle as an online survey taker for SurveyJunkie. Here are five possible reasons:
1. Flexibility: Online survey taking allows for flexibility in terms of working hours. As a survey taker, you can typically choose when and where you want to complete surveys. This flexibility is especially beneficial for individuals who have other commitments such as a full-time job, studies, or family responsibilities.
2. Extra Income: One of the primary motivations for having a side hustle is to earn additional income. SurveyJunkie offers compensation to survey takers for completing surveys. While the income may vary depending on factors like survey length and complexity, it can be a convenient way to supplement your regular income or save up for specific goals.
3. Low Entry Barrier: Starting as an online survey taker usually has a low barrier to entry. SurveyJunkie, for example, allows individuals to sign up easily and start taking surveys without requiring specialized skills or experience. This accessibility makes it an attractive option for people looking to earn money without needing extensive training or qualifications.
4. Work from Anywhere: Online survey taking provides the opportunity to work from anywhere with an internet connection. Whether you prefer to work from the comfort of your home, a coffee shop, or while traveling, as long as you have access to the internet, you can take surveys and earn money. This flexibility can be particularly appealing for digital nomads or individuals seeking location-independent work.
5. Variety and Engagement: Participating in online surveys exposes you to a range of topics and provides an opportunity to share your opinions. This can be interesting and engaging for individuals who enjoy expressing their thoughts, providing feedback, or learning about different subjects. It can also serve as a way to stay updated on market trends, consumer preferences, and new products or services.
How do you explain a gap in your resume? People have gaps in their career for many different reasons. From being laid-off, to taking time off to be a parent, to dealing with a life-threatening illness, it’s common for people to have gaps in their resumes. Explaining why you have a gap can be difficult. You want to be authentic and accurate in your answer to show a potential employer that there is nothing to worry about. Here’s how to address a career gap for multiple situations:
🤔 Explaining gaps in you resume!
🕳️ Employment gaps.
👩👧👶 Parents trying to return to work.
🤒 Career gap due to cancer or life-threatening illness.
When it comes to our work life, sometimes choices we need to make feel difficult. Others are a no-brainer. Tell us which of the following is right for YOU!
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Today’s Eat To Succeed Recommendation is an ode to apples. To be more specific, apple desserts. Fall is here and there’s nothing more therapeutic than baking a seasonal fall treat. Here are some recipes to help inspire your fall baking, so you can treat yourself. Happy baking!!
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“It’s all about who you know!”
If you are in job search mode right now, you’ve probably been told you need to be networking. And it’s true, you should be networking and building connections, especially on LinkedIn. Many job seekers find their dream jobs through networking, and you can too!
LinkedIn is a great platform to manage and grow connections, however, it can be tricky to do right. Are you networking the WRONG way? Do you find that people ignore your connection requests? Do you struggle to turn connections into something more valuable?
If this is something you are dealing with, we have some tips to help you out. Here are some reasons why people might be ignoring your LinkedIn requests and what you should be doing instead…
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