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7th April 2020 By Stefanie Leave a Comment

Ask the Counselor: Job loss during COVID-19

Q:  My company contracts management services to hotels and with the coronavirus, we have almost no work at the present.  My job is to schedule “freshen” crews for properties and I am very good at choosing which teams are best for which properties.  I’m sure that I’ll be out of a job soon.  What other jobs would I be able to do?


A.  You haven’t said how long you’ve worked at your current job, but you do say you are very good at it.  If you’re a good employee, there’s a possibility that you may be allowed to work in a different role for the time being so you can hang onto your job and your benefits.  Talk with your team leader or your HR manager to see what’s available.  Stay positive and polite through all your conversations so that even if they let you go, you can come back later.  If there is absolutely no chance that your company can keep you, there are some markets that are thriving during this time.
Being good at scheduling means that you are good at analyzing needs, and since you say you also take into consideration which teams to send to which properties, that indicates that you are also able to communicate well to learn what each property needs and plan around their schedules.  In the current job market, there is a tremendous need for people with your strengths and experience to assist in deliveries of all kinds.  Consider looking at major suppliers that are looking for help scheduling deliveries, i.e., Amazon, Instacart, large grocery chains, and so on and go to their websites to look for job openings.  Also go to the websites of local companies that have switched over to deliveries, including nonprofits such as food banks.  Remember, it is always important to network, so talk to people, not companies, whenever possible.

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19th September 2016 By Stefanie Leave a Comment

Ask The Counselor: Letters of recommendation?

QUESTION: Should I get letters of recommendation when I apply for a new job? My old boss said she would write one for me.

ANSWER: Honestly, I do not advocate the use of unsolicited letters of recommendation. They should be provided only upon request of the employer.

Letters of recommendation are quaint holdovers from gentler times when methods of communications were slow and employers often took a long-term interest in their employees.

Going to an interview in the modern, fast-paced marketplace armed with letters of recommendation can reduce the time you have to present yourself. And if your interviewer requests them, this gives you another chance for a conversation!

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27th June 2016 By Stefanie 2 Comments

Resume 101: Your Employment History Section

Your employment history is simply a compilation of jobs that you have held with a brief explanation of duties. This is not the place to go into great detail, which is a common mistake. All that does is make your resume a chore to read. Remember that hiring authorities have a ton of resumes to get through. Make yours a stand out because it’s complete and concise, not because it’s a diary of everything you’ve ever done.

Remember, each employment history should contain no more than:
1. Your title in the job
2. The name and location of the company
3. A brief description of what you did
4. The years of employment

Examples:
Press Operator, ABC Printing Company, Kansas City, MO
Responsible for running high-speed color offset printing equipment. (2002 – Present)

Gaffer, Thunder Video Studios, Oakland, CA
Responsible for studio lighting and equipment for film and video productions. (2011 – 2015)

Project Manager, Acme Chemical Co., Beaumont, TX
Responsible for managing construction and startup of several major facilities brought on line at this chemical plant between 2002 and 2014

Note:
If you have held a number of different jobs for one employer, it is permissible to “group” similar positions. In this case, use the title of the last job you held as the title of the position.

Example:
Lab Technician, ABC Research Co., Boston, MA
Held a variety of positions with increasing responsibilities in the areas of research, production, and product development. (1998 – Present)

If you have questions about your resume, or about your career in general, be sure to Ask The Counselor!

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12th April 2016 By Stefanie Leave a Comment

Resume 101: Writing Your Employment History

This is the third piece in our “Resume 101” series. Check out the post on writing your accomplishment stories along with the post on how to perfect your introductory objective statement so your resume gets noticed.

Your employment history is simply a list of jobs you have held combined with a brief explanation of the duties you performed.

Your employment history should contain:

  1. Your title in the job
  2. The name and location of the company
  3. A brief description of what you did
  4. The years of employment

Examples:
Press Operator, ABC Printing Company, Kansas City, MO
Responsible for running high-speed color offset printing equipment. (2007 – Present)

Gaffer, Thunder Video Studios, Oakland, CA
Responsible for selecting and setting up all studio lighting and equipment for film and video productions. (2011 – 2015)

Project Manager, Acme Chemical Co., Beaumont, TX
Responsible for managing construction and startup of several major facilities brought on line at this chemical plant. Analyzed tasks and directed personnel. (2001 and 2016)

Remember – If you have held a number of different jobs for one employer, it is permissible to group similar positions. In this case, use the title of the last job you held as the title of the position.

Example:
Lab Technician, ABC Research Co., Boston, MA
Held a variety of positions with increasing responsibilities in the areas of research, production, and product development. (1998 – Present)

Remember – Keep your summary of job duties very brief. These are only highlights of your employment history, not complete job descriptions.

If you have questions about your resume, or about your career in general, be sure to Ask The Counselor!

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29th March 2016 By Stefanie Leave a Comment

Ask The Counselor: What does an outplacement service do?

QUESTION: My company eliminated my position and told me that I could use the services of an outplacement firm as part of my separation package. I don’t know what to expect, or what I should do in advance. I already have a resume. Should I still contact the outplacement firm?

ANSWER: Yes, you should absolutely contact the outplacement firm! There is much more to outplacement than… Read more.

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