5 Ways to Keep Unemployment From Plaguing Your Job Search

Some job seekers have been told that being unemployed will land their application in the trash. While a significant gap in your resume may raise some questions from potential employers, it doesn't always mean an automatic "no."

"Most companies today want to hire people with the right skills and right cultural fit, regardless of their current employment situation," said Diane Domeyer, executive director of The Creative Group staffing company. "This means they have the technical proficiency and level of experience, as well as the personality and work style, to fit in with the culture of the team and company." Read more...