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As per the experts;  Losing a job is not the end of the world. 'I am one of the many other people who faced the wrath of the pandemic in my professional career. 'I lost my job six months ago and life has not been the same since then. 'Being the sole earning member in my family, I am now broke and equally shattered. 'I need to get a job soon in order to make ends meet. I have 13 years of experience in Sales in the FMCG sector. Please contact me on 989XXXXX21 or abcd@gmail.com for any opportunities that you may have or come across.' Do you also have a similar story to tell? Such posts have been popping up on almost all social media platforms since the beginning of the pandemic! Dear All, People are losing their jobs and there is distress and uncertainty all around. Apart from financial stress, loss of one's job brings along anxiety for the future, an overall challenging emotional health and puts a question mark on one's self-esteem and identity. While you may ...

It is important for working professionals to not get attached to a designation or title or brand or a company name, asserts expert. The pandemic brought an unprecedented disruption in the workspace for many professionals, toppling their otherwise smooth-going career trajectories. The short-term consequences of the global health crisis, which emerged last year, were severe as millions lost their jobs. With companies trying to downsize their operations, many professionals faced the brunt of this tectonic shift. The Covid preventive measures forced organisations to realign their priorities, trim the workforce, reduce liabilities, digitalise operations, and adopt a remote working model. The pandemic redefined work norms and turned the unexpected transition into a daunting experience for many, especially those who had developed a comfort zone in their respective jobs. Hence the challenges posed by the current crisis, accelerated due to restrictions and lockdowns, started to appear insurmoun...

One of the most common errors is the prominence of unexplained and lengthy employment gaps in your resume. Hiring managers might assume that you have struggled to land jobs in the past, potentially indicating poor performance and a lack of competitive edge, pointed out by experts. Successfully navigating the interview process and securing a great job is what every candidate aspires for. In a competitive landscape, you must be thoroughly prepared for the end-to-end selection process, including drafting the perfect resume and intelligently engaging with the interviewer. Getting your resume right There are multifarious reasons a candidate might be rejected, but red flags in a resume are a common driving factor. First impressions matter and your resume is your very first interaction with a prospective employer. It is imperative that it is up to the mark. Here are the five common red flags in your resume that can go against you: 1. Employment gaps One of the most common errors is the promin...