Own Time.
Have you ever been afraid about being left behind by your friends and past classmates? Seeing them being successful while here you are stuck in the corner not knowing which path are you going to take? Here's what, I graduated college and study again for another 6 months to prepare for a board examination and I passed! Everyone was so happy I achieved their expectation and since I passed the exam the expectation gets higher and higher "she will surely be succesful in life!", "she'll have a great job for sure!" "She will surely have high salary!", what they don't know is that i'm still confused what will I become, I thought it would be easier but it gets tougher every single time. I was crying every night afraid of not being successful, afraid of disappointments, afraid of not being good enough. Then finally i decided to apply a job and I was invited for an interview! I am so happy that's my dream job omg, they just hired me! But something came up I needed an immediate operation and it requires one whole month to recover. Again I was lost and disheartened, and another job offer came up, i failed but it's fine I don't like the job anyway and many more . Then another job offer! I told myself finally! I was already completing my requirements and when my medical result came out, it feels like i was showered with iced water, I can't uttered a word my mind was blank, I was diagnosed with Hepatitis B, a lifetime liver disease. It feels like my life was shuttered. I was crying on my way home and my mom told me we'll get second opinion and still it was positive. I am so afraid I'm not getting enough sleep I can't eat properly my 50kg weight dropped to 45 kg in just a week. I don't want to wake up anymore. I just want to lie down in bed whole day. I don't want to face everybody. I feel like I was a big disappointment. But I saw a book from a book sale and it says "In God possibilities are not necessary so do not be afraid, He has plan just wait." That became my wake up call, I fixed myself I received a good news my liver is fine and the doctor told me I can still work like normal people do.I applied another job not thinking of anything but the thought that if God want's me to be here then good and if not it's okay I'll surely find another one. Then I decided to passed my resume in a therapy center (my dream job! behavior therapist). I was a bit nervous but that time, thinking if I would tell them my health condition. So when the hr asked me you have any health problem? I said yes, but doctor said its fine! I was praying like please God if this is for me I will gladly accept it and if not, its fine I'll leave to you all the decision I trust in you. Then the HR smiled at me saying "Okay I'll see you on Monday for your training!". I am so happy and grateful and realizes that we all have our own time, I don't have to compete with others because I have my own story, I have my own future to build, there's no need to rush, Surely God has planned our life even before we step our feet in this world, just trust Him and let Him lead your way. For all the job failures thank you I am here where I am today!
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Resume Red Flags
Some resume details might seem small, but to employers, they can raise big questions and they may hold back the job seeker. Here is a closer look at the red flags that might be doing more harm than good.
https://www.market-connections.net/blog/resume-red-flags
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I wanted to get some other perspectives from anyone that has become a mum and feels like they need to/want to take a step back in their career? I don't know if my experience is unusual or if this is a common thing that happens. I have a very limited village, so any illness or issue means I have to take time off work etc. and progressing in my career in a high stress environment doesn't feel sustainable alongside the home life pressure. Is anyone willing to share their experiences?
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Tired of filling out job application forms? You are not alone!
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Stop writing unique cover letters from scratch. Develop a master template that includes sections for your introduction, your key skills and achievements, and a strong closing. For each application, simply customize the company name, job title, and one or two sentences that specifically highlight why you're a perfect fit for this particular role. Keep it brief – three paragraphs are usually enough.
Step 3: Set Application Limits (and Stick to Them!)
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Hello everyone, I will be re-entering the job market at the start of next year.
I work in the health insurance industry and my job is suddenly not looking so stable. I've been warned I might get a minor hour/pay reduction next year depending on how many clients we lose, best case is 10% and worst case is 25%. I know I'm 'safe' for this AEP - I'm the only receptionist for a family business with 2K clients. If they let me go they would not be able to function. But next AEP is not as guarenteed depending on how bad it gets this and next year, and I'm not waiting to find out. So after this AEP, I'm going to be looking for a new job.
I have not job hunted in about 2 years. How much different is it? I have solid experience in office work and that's mostly what my education was focused on (that and business). Last time I job hunted is when AI was just starting to make it's way into the job application field, and I loathe to find out how pervasive it is now.
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