Understandably, somebody may be nervous about explaining employment gaps. If you're one of those people, remember you're not the only one. Most employers won't hold it against you. Life happens.
Ray Rauth
One of my favourite quotes is from former Super Bowl-winning champion Bruce…
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There's this myth that job seekers should apply to as many jobs as possible. Quantity over quality is the wrong strategy. A job seeker can't just cast a wide net and hope that some employment opportunities latch on.
Body language is only a piece of communication, but it plays a crucial role.
As Canadians, we have a voice that many victims of modern slavery don't have.
There are many examples of employees being treated differently in the workplace. If you find yourself in this position, it can be frustrating. It's not easy to be happy when somebody makes you feel different at work.
Before asking for a raise, plan and do your research. Stay calm during your meeting with your employer, and don't make any threats or ultimatums. Always make sure to plan out your next steps.
One thing you want to keep in mind before saying anything about your job search is that regardless of your relationship with your employer, your loyalty could be questioned.
There is no perfect answer about how somebody should approach job searching. However, it's essential when we're not reaching our goals, that we continuously re-evaluate how we're job searching.