How to Start Your Job Search After a Layoff, with Ophelia Yan
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How to Start Your Job Search After a Layoff, with Ophelia Yan

B1IntermediateOctober 7, 202622 min
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  • Business & money

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16955&preview=true) Losing your job without warning is hard. You may feel panic, anger, or doubt. You may also feel pressure to send your resume to every opening you can find. But applying before you're ready can hurt your chances. On this episode of "Find Your Dream Job," guest expert Ophelia Yan shares how to start your job search after a layoff. A former human resources manager, Ophelia brings close to two decades of hiring experience. She explains why you s...

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We all know that first impressions matter, and the first thing a hiring manager sees is your cover letter. That letter gives you an opportunity to wow an employer,

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but too many job seekers squander this chance. They send a cover letter with typos, a sloppy format, and cut and paste text. And it's not enough to avoid those rookie mistakes.

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You also have to tell a compelling story. This sounds complicated, but in fact, if you follow a few rules, You can write a cover letter that stands out

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