Plus, are we heading into an actual depression?
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Questions, questions, questions! It feels like all of life is a jumble of questions now, whether they’re about how to protect ourselves, why the coronavirus does what it does, how soon things will be normal again, or how bad they’ll get first — not to mention those other important ones, like “how will I buy groceries” or “how long until I lose my job?” I’m trying to focus on the certainties to stay sane, and gobbling up answers where I can (if you haven’t read it yet, this New York Times article is a really fascinating look at the possible road ahead). Thanks for writing in last week with the questions you have, too. We’ve answered a few below, and more are on the way.
Janie
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Most of us have to rely on history books and stories from our grandparents to know what life was like during the Great Depression, the worst economic downturn in modern history. But given the severe impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on businesses and workers around the world, it’s suddenly less difficult to imagine it happening again. Many people are wondering if this downward slide we’re on will stop at a recession, or worse, cause another depression. But what does “depression” actually mean? Here’s a look at the difference between a recession and a depression, and which one is most likely to happen. |
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| Are we headed for another depression? |
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Bad news: Simply wearing a face mask doesn’t necessarily mean you’re protected ― or protecting anyone else. To help stop the spread of COVID-19, you need to put on and wear your mask the right way, and avoid making these simple yet consequential mistakes: |
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| 5 mistakes people make wearing masks |
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If you’re among the millions of Americans to lose your job because of the coronavirus pandemic, you may be wondering how to present this information on your resume. Resume writer Virginia Franco said she’s advising people to be upfront about it, because you never want to give a hint that your job loss could be performance-related. “If there’s any doubt, just spell it out,” Franco said.
Franco recommends doing this in the "experience" section of your resume, underneath your most recent job, the dates you worked there, your title and the company name. In a new paragraph that describes your work, you should also describe the circumstances of your layoff.
This can be written like, “I grew my department’s revenue by 30%. Forecasted 2020 growth was this. Department eliminated as a result of COVID-19,” Franco said. Read on for more advice: |
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| What to put on your resume if you lost your job over COVID-19 |
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