As of June this year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. unemployment rate sits at 6.1 percent. That is down from May by 0.2 percentage point.
That should be good news, but that isn't many people who got jobs.
I'm sure you have heard that it's easier to get a job when you have a job. Whether it's true or not, it makes sense to me. With an employer behind you and a paycheck coming in, one can be more confident in an interview. That is a huge advantage.
According to global career change consultants, The Barrett Group, there are ways for the jobless to address the questions that might come up in an interview. The article focuses on executives but I think it translates for all of us. Read the article no matter what your position is/was.
Another resource for you is resume writing classes offered at the Upper Moreland Free Library.
- Tonight from 7 to 8:30pm.
- Wednesday, July 23 from 2:30 to 4pm
- The Job Search Checklist: Everything You Need to Know to Get Back to Work After a Layoff by Damian Birkel.
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