The Career Ready Podcast
The Career Ready Podcast
Job Searching after an Employment Gap with Susi Pihera from WorkNet DuPage
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In today’s episode, Rebecca interviews Susi Pihera from WorkNet DuPage about addressing employment gaps in the job search. The conversation includes tips on how to approach the conversation with employers and how to minimize the appearance of gaps on resumes and applications. Before the interview, Pierre answers a listener question about sharing the cover letter with employers.
Topic #1 (Listener Mail): Pierre answers the questions, “An employer requested resume and cover letter be sent through e-mail. Do I attach the cover letter, or do I include it in the body of the e-mail?”
Topic #2 (Interview): Rebecca interviews Susi Pihera from WorkNet DuPage about addressing employment gaps while job seeking. Find your local American Job Center here: www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/local-help.aspx
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