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There is a difference between a reference and a verification of employment (VOE). By law, VOE checks can only ask about a time frame when working at a company and eligible for rehire. When you give a professional or personal reference, this is someone you list and give potential employers the OK to call. It's good to get permission or let your references know you used them as a reference.   1.    VOE is usually done for pre-employment, during background checks, to verify if you worked at your previous jobs or current during the time frame you stated. An article by Equifax states it this way.  verification of Employment (VOE) - In pre-hire situations, this helps to confirm the employment history you provided on a resumé or job application. In lending situations - like when you’re applying to lease an apartment or buy a house - this can help provide a clearer picture of your financial stability and ability to pay because the lender can verify that you have a job. A...

  My biggest pet peeve when I was a recruiter was that a candidate didn't know the company that was contacting them about a job they applied for.    (Which is a clear indication that you are being considered for the position) My solution is to keep a log of the jobs you applied to. I suggest your job log entail some basic things like: 1. Position(s) you applied to (job title) 2. Name of the company 3. The date you applied 4. Location 5. Any comments or concerns about the position. For instance if Remote, hourly pay, salary, work hours, etc. This is also a way to start formulizing questions for an interview.  6. Job status: phone interview, in-person interview, offer, or not being considered, etc Bonus tip: As you are applying, look at the 'About section' of the company. Write down some notes so you can be ready to answer questions about the company.  I can email you a job log if you need one. You can also track it on an Excel spreadsheet, or Word document, write...

  Going through a pandemic taught us how to adjust quickly. Now as the work is trending to go back to "normal" we still must balance. Work Life Balance implementation is very good for your mental health. You probably have a hard time identifying a period in your past when life proceeded without interruptions. But have you ever thought about this? Those "interruptions" belong there because life is meant to be multi-dimensional. Your life is interesting and fulfilling because of variety. Variety in the professional and personal aspects of your life make every day worth living. Now all you really need to do is learn how to balance it all. Train yourself to balance life's demands by implementing these effective habits:   1.       Prioritize. Although you may be a little hesitant to go through this step, it's vital. ·          Do you find yourself putting greater effort into your career? Perhaps that's ...

In today's economy, the thought of losing your job is a real possibility. Perhaps you're already in that situation. But don't despair, there are things you can do and places you can go to help you through this tough time .   The first place you must go is to your unemployment agency. You may even be able to apply for benefits online. Either way, contacting them is the first step you need to take. The unemployment agency provides financial benefits to those who qualify, and they'll help you find another job.   Many states are now offering programs that extend unemployment benefits so you can go back to school and learn a new trade or skill. Be sure to ask your local agent about any special programs they're currently offering. Also state programs that are assisting with utilities and rent.    Although they can make a significant difference in the short-term, unemployment benefits are usually much lower than your normal salary. However, there are many other...