Surviving unemployment is not always as easy as it sounds. If you've been out of work for a while and are constrained by a limited income, looking your very best for job interviews and career fairs can be somewhat of a battle if your best suit is worse for wear. Nonetheless the show must go on and if you're going to land that job you want you may want to heed this advice to make a good first impression: Silhouettes and Style There is one rule of fashion: all pieces must flatter. The purpose of style is to emphasize beauty, not highlight flaws; and poor fitting pieces will only … [Read more...]
Being Prepared For Unemployment
In today’s profit-driven business world, layoffs and downsizing can happen to anyone at any time, regardless of the economic climate. Companies are continually seeking to streamline business operations and save money, even during good times. Being prepared can make all the difference in how job loss and unemployment affects you. Image by Getty Images via @daylife While you are still employed, update your resume or CV. If you have held a position for more than a few years, your resume needs to be updated anyway. This is especially important if it’s been more than 10 years … [Read more...]
Surviving Unemployment: Getting a Degree
The current economy is such that you cannot really take chances regarding finding employment. There are so many individuals applying for every job it can be tough to beat out the competition without an education. Obtaining a Degree Getting a degree could make the difference between getting a job and losing it. You need to be better than your competition and have more to offer the potential employer if you stand a chance of getting the job. Taking the initiative to make yourself appealing to a potential employer is the only way you can ensure you have any chance of getting the job that is … [Read more...]
Causes and types of unemployment
What is unemployment? This term has been defined by International Labor Organizations which state that unemployment is the stage in an economy when people are without any jobs and are looking out for one. Every economy suffers from unemployment and unemployment rate in any country defines how actively the people are looking out for jobs in that economy. This rate can be calculated by dividing the number of people who unemployed with the total number of persons who are in labor force. There are numerous causes for unemployment. This article will describe some of the most important and … [Read more...]