For far too long, we’ve felt embarrassed of being unemployed, or experiencing a layoff, or even asking for help in a job search. Your professional worth is not tied to your job title, whether you’re earning a paycheck or if you’re currently employed. Yet, most people feel the need to share they’re unemployed in a job search because we’re so used to introducing ourselves with labels. We lose much of the professional value we bring from volunteer roles, previous industries, special projects and educational endeavors. This does three things:Empowers you to assign the meaning you intend to your skills, achievements and professional value.

Source: Forbes August 25, 2020 14:59 UTC