Job Searching in Uncertain Times

As the novel coronavirus has rapidly spread throughout our world, people are in unthinkable circumstances. Small business owners and employees, restaurants, venues, those in the hospitality industries and more are forced out of jobs due to mass shutdowns and health measures that states are taking to stop the spread of the virus.

If you find yourself out of a job, we want to share resources and tips during this uncertain time. We hope to be your staffing partner, to come alongside you while we all navigate these uncharted waters together.

Know your rights:

The government has released new guidelines to aid those who are experiencing unexpected unemployment. Below are the guidelines for Washington, Oregon and California.

Washington: https://www.governor.wa.gov/issues/issues/covid-19-resources/covid-19-resources-businesses-and-workers

Oregon: https://www.oregon.gov/employ/Pages/COVID-19.aspx

California: https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm

Additional Resources:

We’ve compiled some of our most helpful blog posts for you, if you find yourself unexpectedly looking for temporary work or a new job.

https://nwstaffing.com/blog/leveraging-professional-linkedin-groups-to-find-jobs/

https://nwstaffing.com/blog/four-ways-to-make-your-resume-stand-out/
https://nwstaffing.com/blog/benefits-of-taking-temporary-work-assignments/

If you would like to speak to a recruiter regarding temporary positions, help finding a new job or resume reviews, please reach out to one of our branches.

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