Further, an employer may look favorably upon a candidate who has shown initiative in learning new
skills during a period of unemployment or in preparation for a career transition.
Not exact matches
The MPs, two
of the most influential politicians in the immigration debate, suggest that draconian action should now be considered «
during periods of high
unemployment» — such as now — to protect low -
skilled British workers struggling to compete with foreigners for jobs.»
Staying productive — and not simply staying busy —
during a
period of unemployment will keep your mind sharp, help you learn new
skills, and allow you to sharpen your working mind.
During your
period of unemployment, one thing you can do to show continued experience is to hook up with a non-profit and offer your
skills for free.
Volunteering can be an especially great thing to do
during a
period of unemployment, because the right volunteer job can keep your
skills up - to - date, give you recent work to put on your resume where you otherwise would have a
period of no activity, expose you to new fields, and expand your contacts.