Hello Everyone and Happy Wednesday!

In today's email:

• This will make you instantly employable! Do this while you are out of work.

• How to explain job jumping. Here’s what you need to do.

• Career quotes! This is why we think some quotes can be misleading.

• Career WWYD! What would you do if you were told to stop listening to music?

• Been looking for a job for more than a month? You need to hear this.

Here’s what’s going on in the news (related to careers of course):

• Working women spend $15.4 billion more than men in out of pocket health costs.

• Mortgage demand shrinks.

• Target is closing 9 stores in big cities due to violence.

5 Things That Will Instantly Make You More Employable

If you are out of work or in between jobs you need to find activities that will make you more employable!

Whether you were fired, laid off, let go, quit your job, or are making a career change, you need to find productive activities to do when you are out of work. Why? Because it makes you more employable! If you don’t take the time to do this, then it might be hard to keep up with other qualified candidates.

Additionally, if you aren’t taking the time to be productive and proactive during your job search, it will be much harder to explain the employment gap on your resume.

Don’t waste your valuable time when you are in between jobs! Try doing one (or more) of these resume boosters to make yourself more employable.

How To Explain Job Jumping 🤸🤔

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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.

Career Quotes! Don’t sacrifice your life and relationships for your career. Work should be an important part of your life, however, if you are prioritizing it too much, negative impacts can arise. Work affects every area of our life, which is why we are always searching for optimal work life balance. We are constantly finding solutions and inspiration to achieve that balance. There are lots of quotes about career success and work life balance, but sometimes we think they don’t account for the full picture:

• 🧐 Why we think some career quotes are misguided!

• ⚖️ Quotes about work-life balance.

• ✍️ Inspirational career quotes.

What Would You Do? Below is a work story that isn't true, but it could be! Read this workplace dilemma and then share what YOU would do by clicking the link and submitting your advice. We'd love to hear your response, and may even feature it in the newsletter!

Amal loves to listen to music at work. She wears headphones so as to not bother anyone. She’s been doing it for 6 months with no problems until a new manager in the last month mentioned that listening to music was distracting for concentration and that he didn’t think it was a good thing to do on the job. Amal can feel the contempt for her each time she puts on her headphones. The new boss always gives her an annoyed look when he sees her. But her performance is fine. Still, she is worried this new manager might give her poor performance reviews when it comes time for raises.

What should she do? Click HERE to respond.

Today’s Workspace Wonders recommendation are these desk mats. They are pretty much extra large mouse pads, but better. These mats fit your computer and keyboard while giving you enough space to move your mouse around. With tons of designs and colors, these mats will elevate your workspace while also protecting the surface of your desk:

If You’ve Been Looking For A New Job For More Than A Month, You May Need To Hear This!

It’s taking job seekers a longer time to find a job.

In today’s competitive job market, job seekers are finding it difficult to conduct a speedy job search. Any job search can become frustrating if it’s taking a while to see progress. Maybe you’ve only heard back from a couple employers or maybe you haven’t heard back from any at all!

What if we told you it doesn’t have to be this way? What if there was an easy way to speed up your job search and stand out to employers?

Well, there is!

If you have been looking for a job for more than a month, it’s time to get things moving. Here’s what you need to know to get your job search up and running again…

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