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Category Archives: Unemployment
Update on the Juggling
I can’t believe it’s been four weeks since I last posted on the blog. Think of a juggler, keeping multiple balls (or fruits or even eggs) in the air, letting some drop and adding others, but never stopping the flow. … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Articles, Resources, Employment, Interviews, Job Search, Unemployment
Tagged consulting, contract, hourly pay, part-time work, rejection, stress
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End of Story
“Thank you for submitting an application for the following position: [position and address listed]. You, along with several qualified candidates, were reviewed for consideration. Your talents and qualifications are commendable; however, I am sorry to inform you that you were … Continue reading
Posted in Interviews, Job Search, Unemployment
Tagged communication, email, finalist
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Not the Chosen One, But International Options Are Open
Update: the other finalist got the position that was still open in my last post. Oh well… it would have been very long hours with a long commute and a lot of stress. It’s a disappointment, though, and I do … Continue reading
Posted in Employment, Interviews, Job Search, Unemployment
Tagged disappointment, entry level, Skype
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Out of Quarantine
There was one week this month where I had three interviews for positions that I was fully qualified for. One was international, and the contact was so good that for a few days I was looking at real estate ads … Continue reading
Posted in Employment, Interviews, Job Search, Unemployment
Tagged applications, employer, job ads, search committee
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The Good, the Bad, and the…?
The Good: The hectic schedule of the past five weeks is easing, as my assessment job comes to an end. The Bad: I will be earning less, so it’s back to unemployment benefits. The Good: I finished the test prep … Continue reading
Posted in Employment, Health & Wellness, Job Search, Unemployment
Tagged auditor, consultant, emotions, jobsearch, training
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Working Overtime While Unemployed
I haven’t been writing much in the past month because I have been so busy. In fact, for the past two weeks, I haven’t qualified for unemployment benefits because I have worked too many hours. It’s kind of crazy that … Continue reading
Posted in Employment, Health & Wellness, Job Search, Unemployment
Tagged auditor, employment, full time, job search, overtime, test prep, unemployment benefits
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What Are Your Skills?
As part of the “re-employment eligibility assessment (REA) program, (see the previous post), shortly after the group session, I received a notice that I had been “scheduled to attend a Re-employment and Eligibility appointment.” I was instructed to bring my … Continue reading
Posted in Employment, Job Search, Unemployment
Tagged Dept of Labor, job counselor, re-employment, resume
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The Re-employment Eligibility Appointment
Early last month, I received a notice from the Dept. of Labor requiring me to attend a re-employment meeting as a requisite of remaining eligible for unemployment benefits. At first I thought it was an individual appointment, but in fact … Continue reading
The Novelty Has Worn Off
The novelty has worn off of the job hunt. The jobs I’m most qualified for are not available at this time of year. I’m tired of looking through lists of jobs that I’m not qualified for. At one time it … Continue reading
Posted in Employment, Health & Wellness, Job Search, Other, Unemployment
Tagged motivation, part-time work, state of mind
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The Third Interview: 7-Minute Math Lesson
“A train leaves New York traveling at 60 mph. Another train leaves Boston traveling at 50 mph…. Remember those word problems from high school? They don’t go away if you are applying to graduate schools, and some people need help … Continue reading
Posted in Interviews, Job Search, Unemployment
Tagged interview, math, teaching, test prep
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The View from Spruce Knob 