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I put down my volunteer work at the Red Cross, first to cover the gap of unemployment and second because it's relevant for most of the jobs I apply to as I did take a phlebotomy course.
As a long term unemployed person (99er) it is highly recommended to put something down, so it shows your not at home eating bon bon's all day.
As a long term unemployed person (99er) it is highly recommended to put something down, so it shows your not at home eating bon bon's all day.
Very valid point. I'd rather see something--volunteer work, a p/t retail position, temp agency work, acquisition of CEU's or other training/education--over nothing on the resume if the gap between full time work is over a month or two.
Thanks all. What I have going for me is that I volunteer at two places. One I can list as 2008 to present. The other is 2010 to present. I've been pretty consistent in showing up weekly, with the exception of when my dad died and when I had contractors in my house.
Since I do have a disability, would it be wise to mention that on an application to explain away gaps? Could I simply say disability? I think some companies get incentives to hire the disabled. Others wouldn't touch that. And I think it's not legal for them to ask what type of disability rather only if I'd need special accommodations (which I don't).
At this point I think I could GET a job. I'm just not sure I could KEEP a job. I do have an unstable work history due to a bonfide disability, but it's no one's business what it was or is.
Include any clubs or organizations you belong to which may be work enhancing. "Managers Association of America," "Toastmasters" you get the idea.
Yes, thanks, I used to belong to Toastmasters but quit, as I got tired of the other side of the aisle political talk and being out numbered. I just got sick of it. Other than this, I belong to no groups.
I put down my volunteer work at the Red Cross, first to cover the gap of unemployment and second because it's relevant for most of the jobs I apply to as I did take a phlebotomy course.
As a long term unemployed person (99er) it is highly recommended to put something down, so it shows your not at home eating bon bon's all day.
Therein lies the problem. I am going to automatically be lumped in with the 99ers, and some people really think the 99ers have just milked the system for unemployment. In my case I am long term unemployed like a 99er, yet I quit my job and never even considered asking for unemployment. I've had health issues but of course I'd never put that down as an employer would see $ signs and think "no way."
Thanks all. What I have going for me is that I volunteer at two places. One I can list as 2008 to present. The other is 2010 to present. I've been pretty consistent in showing up weekly, with the exception of when my dad died and when I had contractors in my house.
Since I do have a disability, would it be wise to mention that on an application to explain away gaps? Could I simply say disability? I think some companies get incentives to hire the disabled. Others wouldn't touch that. And I think it's not legal for them to ask what type of disability rather only if I'd need special accommodations (which I don't).
At this point I think I could GET a job. I'm just not sure I could KEEP a job. I do have an unstable work history due to a bonfide disability, but it's no one's business what it was or is.
I think you need to be able to describe why your disability has been a problem in the past but won't be a problem in the future. You don't need to disclose the disability, but you do need to give them specifics as to how you'll be able to keep the job.
Check with your state Department of Heath and Human Services about opportunities for the disabled. Generally the larger the corporation, the more inclined they are to hire those with disabilities.
I think you need to be able to describe why your disability has been a problem in the pastbut won't be a problem in the future. You don't need to disclose the disability, but you do need to give them specifics as to how you'll be able to keep the job.
Check with your state Department of Heath and Human Services about opportunities for the disabled. Generally the larger the corporation, the more inclined they are to hire those with disabilities.
Thanks, but I think this makes it awfully hard as to not disclose the nature of the disability.
Thanks, but I think this makes it awfully hard as to not disclose the nature of the disability.
Not really. You can say you changed doctors or medications or got additional therapeutic treatments that have resulted in your disability having less of an impact on your daily life, or something along those lines. Vague but explanatory at the same time.
If they push for details, tell them nicely that it's really a matter between you and your doctor and that it shouldn't have bearing on your employment, so you don't feel the need to discuss it any further.
You can mention disability if you feel it might put you in a privileged position, employment equity wise, ie. they get incentives for hiring the disabled.
However, explaining the gaps in your resume by attributing them to your disability is plain dishonest, if your disability was not the reason you were unemployed.
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