Plus, how to blur your background on video calls
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If you’ve lost work lately, you might be updating your resume for the first time in years. This can be a little daunting, and you might not know what’s the latest thinking in what to leave off and what to include. Our Work/Life reporter Monica Torres talked to some experts and found out 6 things you should no longer write on your resume in 2020. The average recruiter only skims a CV for an average of 7 seconds, so it’s best to make them count!
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Are you bombarded by social media offers for essential oils, detox shakes, leggings and exciting job opportunities that are light on details? If so, you’re probably the target of multi-level marketing. And if you know better than to get involved with an MLM, you probably decline. But these days, it can be tough to tell the difference between a regular retail business and an MLM. The next time you’re pitched on a product or sales position, here’s how to check. |
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If you’re like us, your dreams have been a bit wild lately. And if you’ve dreamed your office is on fire, well, turns out that’s been a common nightmare during the pandemic. “Crises tend to stir up our dream life,” said Deirdre Barrett, a psychologist who teaches at Harvard Medical School. She and other experts broke down common dreams about work — like being naked on the job, unable to complete a task or having sex with a boss — and how we should interpret them. |
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Worried about disruptions from pets or kids, or dirty laundry piled up behind you on video calls? Blurring is an easy way to guarantee that only your face will show up, and there’s an easy fix that’s built into Microsoft Teams and Google Meet. Get the instructions. |
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