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Originally Posted by Unregistered
One word of advice to all those out there who have been unemployed for some time, especially those who quit without a job (as I have also been unemployed after quitting without a job)...
Please please please do something during the 'gap time'.
Go pick up a new skill, sign up for some classes, training, anything that is meaningful which you can actually write into your resume, so it does not appear to have a significant time gap. Just fill in the gap as much as possible.
So at least you can say you quit to do something meaningful that actually will value add to your future career path etc...
The first question most HR and recruiters ask is 'why is there a time gap or why you leave without a job'.
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I agree. It is dreadful for your boss to hear something along the lines of 'I watch drama at home for 6 months'
Be fruitful. It sends a signal that this person is still driven. No boss is excited to employ someone who is switched off and must motivate them to perform well. However I have to also admit, the temp job market is also terrible. Everybody expect a temp staff to be committed, not allowed to take any leave, not allowed to go for interview once or twice... 10 out of 10 jobs told me that. Plain taking advantage of the poor jobless. Find a way bah..
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