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What's the cost of being unemployed?
August 28, 2009 · 5 Comments
Recently, my colleague Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter of Career Trend Resumes and Writing shared some information via Dawn Bugni (Twitter: @dawnbugni), who referenced the July 2009 Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches newsletter that highlighted the cost of lost wages to job seekers in a variety of income levels. This is the data from Jacqui’s blog:If you expect a $20,000 salary, your weekly salary is $384.61 and an 18 week job hunt will cost you $6,992.98.
If you are looking for a job with a $50,000 salary, your weekly salary is $961.54 and an 18 week job hunt costs you $17,307.69.
If you are hoping for a $100,000 salary, your weekly salary is $1,923.08 and an 18 week job hunt costs you $34,615.38.
Clearly, it behooves job seekers to do everything they can to shorten their searches to land as quickly as possible. Jacqui’s post, which you should read in its entirety HERE, reminds readers that “navigating a job search without a compass” costs valuable time and money. Think about it…Wouldn’t it be nice to have an experienced coach and resume writer on your side? When I coach someone, I like to think of myself in the role of a helpful friend in the passenger seat offering directions as you are driving your own career bus!
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Article by Miriam Salpeter
Miriam Salpeter, author of Social Networking for Career Success, is a CNN-named "top 10 job tweeter" and contributor to U.S. News & World Report's "On Careers" column. Quoted in major media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and NBC news for her cutting-edge career advice, Miriam is an in-demand writer and speaker regarding job search and social media. She offers custom packages for job seekers and business owners, including transforming resumes and creating social media profiles/personal websites for clients. Keppie Careers has you covered. Let's get started!



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