I find it infuriating when a job seeker, such as myself, spends a great deal of time and energy crafting a resume and cover letter to match a poorly written job posting that neglects to mention key skill requirements. Back in March, I applied for a government position in the parks department in the…
Month: June 2014
The Reality of Being Unemployed at 58 – An Anonymous Unemployment Story
I was so glad for the opportunity to publish this article about being unemployed at 58 years old. This is not only a post about the struggles, but an inspiring post about not letting the situation get you down for too long. In 2011 I changed jobs. I left a very stressful, low paying job…