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Although an after-school job seems like a time-honored tradition, the number of teens who work has actually fallen in recent years. This decline may be due to the difficulty many teens have finding work. Other teens may be opting out of working because their schedules are already overflowing with after-school activities and long hours studying.

While there are some potential perks to working while in high school, research shows there are some drawbacks as well. For instance, teens who work longer hours may have lower grades and are at greater risk for problem behaviors such as drinking and smoking.

Clearly, an after-school job isn't going to work for all teens. If you're thinking of letting your teen enter the workforce, you should consider the potential risks as well as the benefits.

Good Part-Time Jobs for Teens

Consider what your teen's goals are. Do they want to gain experience for or try out a future career path, do something they enjoy, or simply make money for future college expenses?

With their goal or goals in mind, your teen can look for part-time employment that will help them reach those goals. You also should consider your specific state's labor laws. This will help you determine age limits as well as the number of hours your teen can expect to work per week.

It's also important to consider the requirements or experience needed for the position as well as the location and schedule. Aside from typical part-time jobs like working as a barista, delivering pizzas, serving in a restaurant, or working for a fast-food chain, here are some other part-time job ideas for teens.

• Babysitter : Many teens like to make extra money babysitting . In most cases, they can control when they work and parents often pay well, especially if your teen has a first-aid and CPR certification. Additionally, this type of part-time job helps teens who plan to go into education learn how to work with children, especially if they are helping with homework and planning activities.
• Catering staff : Teens with an interest in the culinary arts may want to look into working for a catering company. Although they will likely help with set up, serving, and clean-up and not much cooking, they will get a feel for what the industry is like.
• Dietary aide : Some nursing homes will hire teens to work in their kitchens serving food or washing dishes, while other facilities will have teens do minor housekeeping duties. If your teen is interested in becoming a nurse or a doctor, positions in these facilities can be great learning experiences.
• Grocery store stocker or cashier : Grocery stores very often hire teens to stock shelves as well as check out or carry out groceries. Some stores even hire teens as young as 14 years old.
• Lawn care or landscaping assistant : Cutting lawns is a time-honored teen job. If your teen doesn't want to try to drum up business in your neighborhood, they also can look into working for lawn care and landscaping companies where they will do everything from weed and put down mulch to cut grass and trim.
• Lifeguard : Many teens enjoy working as a lifeguard at their local pool or beach . Although they must go through a special training program to be certified, many teens find this position rewarding, especially if they enjoy being outdoors (of course, indoor pools also hire lifeguards, if your teen is looking for work beyond the outdoor swimming season).
• Receptionist or customer service representative : Teens looking for consistent employment in an office setting may want to search for receptionist or customer service representative positions. Rates vary depending on the employer, but most teens can expect to make at least minimum wage.
• Referee : For kids who love sports, they may want to look into becoming a referee. For instance, in Ohio the Ohio High School Athletic Association allows teens to become licensed referees. They can officiate for recreational sports leagues as well as at middle school contests and can expect to be paid about $11 to $25 per hour.
• Retail sales associate : Many kids enjoy working in retail, especially if they have an interest in marketing, retail planning, or fashion design. Although they may start out at minimum wage, they often get an employee discount, which can add up if they tend to shop in the store a lot.
• Tutor : If your teen is particularly gifted in math or science and taking advanced courses, they may want to start a tutoring business. Parents of younger children, and even some high school parents, like to hire students to tutor their children because it's not as expensive as hiring a teacher or a professional tutor. As with lawn care, if your child doesn't want to be their own boss, they can apply to work at a tutoring center.
• Veterinary assistant : For teens who love animals, they may want to check with local veterinarians to see if they hire teens. Often, these doctors will hire teens to clean kennels or walk dogs. They may also ask teens to assist them by calming pets while they evaluate them.

Statistics on Teen Employment

Each year, teen and young adult employment increases between April and July as teens and recent graduates begin looking for employment. However, the number of 16- to 24-year-olds employed in July 2020 was down 56.2% compared to July 2019, reflecting heightened unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

There were fewer teens employed in July 2020 (peak teen working season) than in February 2020 before the pandemic officially began to take its toll in the United States. Employment rates were lower across the board for different races, with Whites experiencing 49.5% lower rates, Hispanics at 42.6%, Blacks at 39.2%, and Asians at 32.0%.

As the economy improved in 2021, however, more teens were able to find jobs. One study found that 32.4%, or 5.3 million, 16- to 19-year-olds were employed in May 2021. This number reflected an encouraging drop in the unemployment rate for 16- to 19-year-olds. Whereas 30.7% teens in this age range were out of work in May 2020, only 9.5% were unemployed in May 2021.

It seems likely that the downward trend of teen summer employment will continue, though: while the nation had more teens of working age in May 2021 (16.4 million) than in May 2020 (15.9 million), fewer of them held a job. Researchers suggest that fewer entry-level jobs, more teens doing volunteer service, and more summer classes are among the possible reasons for this trend.

In July 2020, 24% of employed teens worked in the leisure and hospitality industry, which also includes food services. However, employment in this industry was down 21% or 1.1 million when compared to July 2019. Teens also were employed in the retail industry (20%) and in educational and health services (11%).

Pros and Cons of Part-Time Jobs for Teens

When determining whether or not a part-time job is right for your teen, it can help to weigh the pros and cons before making a final decision. You also should consider your teen's temperament as well as their existing time commitments.

Learn to manage money

Gain experience

Have less time for risk-taking

Build life skills

Acquire work skills

Have less time for studying

View workplace negatively

Interfere with activities

Might create stress

May lead to substance abuse

Pros of Part-Time Jobs

An after-school job can be good for young people. Here are some of the biggest benefits your teen might gain:

• Financial skills : With support from you, a paycheck can be an opportunity for your teen to learn how to effectively manage finances . Teach your teen to establish a budget so they can practice saving for big-ticket items. 
• Insight into a future job : A good job can give your teen valuable insight into what they may want to do after high school. They may discover they enjoy working with people or they might decide that they want to own a business. If nothing else, a part-time job gives your teen valuable work experience that they can list on future job applications.
• Less time to get into trouble : If your teen heads straight from school to a job, it shortens the amount of free time they have to engage in risky behaviors. They'll be less likely to be bored when a job keeps them busy.
• Life skills : A job could  instill confidence and independence in your teen. If they work with customers, it can teach them how to handle difficult situations and improve their communication skills. 
• Work skills : An after-school job will help your teenager gain work skills—such as how to complete a job application, how to do well in an interview, and how to work for a supervisor.

Cons of Part-Time Jobs

There are definitely some risks teens face when becoming employed. Weigh these drawbacks against the benefits and your teen's particular needs and other risk factors.

• Less time to study : Research shows that students who work more than 20 hours a week have lower grade point averages than students who work 10 hours or less a week. Your teen may have to stay up late to finish their homework or they might put less effort into school when they're employed. 
• Negative impression of work : Working for a disorganized employer or an untrained supervisor could give your teen a negative impression of employment. Unfortunately, studies show teens may become victims of sexual harassment when they become employed.  
• Missed opportunities : Being obligated to work a shift could take away from the high school experience. It could be difficult for your teen to participate in a sports team, drama production, or volunteer opportunity if they have a part-time job.
• More stress : Working too many hours could cause your teen to become stressed out. The purpose of a job is to give your child a little more freedom by earning their own money. If they never have time to spend that money having fun, what’s the point?
• Increased risk of substance abuse : Studies show kids who work are actually at increased risk of drinking alcohol or using drugs . The extra spending money and the added responsibilities may lead some teens to make poorer choices.

Signs a Teen Is Ready for a Job

Aside from having the time and the drive to find part-time employment, there are some additional characteristics that may indicate that your teen is ready for a job.

• Good time management skills : If your teen consistently arrives to school or after-school activities on time, budgets their time effectively, and consistently stays on top of school assignments, then they may be able to handle the added commitment of a part-time job.
• Strong communication skills : Entering the workforce requires the ability to be assertive when necessary. If your teen is confident in communicating with others, they may be ready for part-time employment.
• Sense of commitment and good follow through : Holding down a job requires that your teen be responsible and committed. If they struggle to follow through on projects or honor their commitments, they may not be ready for part-time employment.
• Willingness to be a team player : Having a job requires that your teen know how to get along with other people and complete tasks that they may not want to do at times. If your teen is able to work alongside others with minimal conflict or complaint, they may be ready for a part-time job.

A Word From Verywell

Deciding whether to let your teen get a job isn't a decision you should make lightly. Having a job while in high school is not right for every teen. You will need to determine if your child has the time, the maturity, and the responsibility to juggle a job along with their other commitments.

If you're on the fence, encourage your teen to start with a  summer job . Summer employment won’t interfere with school and it can keep your teen busy during the summer months. If a summer job goes well, your teen may be ready to work during the school year. 

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By Amy Morin, LCSW Amy Morin, LCSW, is the Editor-in-Chief of Verywell Mind. She's also a psychotherapist, an international bestselling author of books on mental strength and host of The Verywell Mind Podcast. She delivered one of the most popular TEDx talks of all time.

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Your Teen Wants to Work: The Pros & Cons of an After-school Job

As your teen gets older, it’s normal for them to want to start making their own money. As their parent, you might even encourage it! They can sta

As your teen gets older, it’s normal for them to want to start making their own money. As their parent, you might even encourage it! They can start to buy their own clothes, pay for gas for their car, etc. Embracing the character-building and financial benefits of an after-school job can be very beneficial.

Still, it is wise to acknowledge that there are some arguments against after-school jobs for teenagers, too.

Whether your teenager has been asking to work an after-school job or you’ve been trying to find one for them, it’s important to understand the pros and cons.

First, do keep in mind that this article is simply a guideline. The pros and cons of a job should be heavily-based on your teen’s circumstances, and the needs of your family.

Earning Money

One of the biggest reasons teens often want to work an after-school job is to make some extra cash. This is especially true if they’re driving already. A job offers them a reward they can use to have fun with their friends, buy things they want, and express some personal independence, and contribute to the family budget.

Your child’s willingness to earn an income signals a shift away from the financial responsibilities being solely yours. Obviously, you’ll still pay for the majority of your teen’s larger expenses since most after-school jobs don’t pay more than minimum wage. However, part-time work is a great way to eventually transition your child into making their own money and learning how to spend it responsibly.

Saving for Goals

Along with instant “spending money,” having a job after school teaches your teen how to save. You can encourage them to set financial goals for themselves. As a result, they can start saving a portion of their paychecks to reach those goals.

Many teens work after school to start saving money for college. Others save for a car or other large expenses. Being able to save money is an important life skill that benefits everyone. Teaching your teen those skills and benefits now will make it easier for them to adopt healthy financial habits later.

Gaining Experience

An after-school job is also a great way for your child to gain real-world experience in the workforce. It will also help them to learn and apply professional behavior. Something as simple as showing up to work on time and “clocking in” appropriately helps when it comes to accountability and responsibility.

If your child has an after-school job, they can take the skills they learn there and continue to use them through college, or whatever they choose to do after high school.

Conflicting School Schedules

One of the biggest drawbacks to teens having after-school jobs is that it can often interfere with school activities.

Is your teenager involved in a lot of extracurricular activities? If so, they may not be able to work and keep up with everything they want to do. Keep in mind that many extracurriculars look great on a college application. They also help your child become more well-rounded and engaged with peers.

When your teen works a lot of hours at a job after school, they might also start to struggle with their schoolwork. Or, they could fall behind, homework, group projects, and other educational priorities. It’s important to find a balance between the two. For some kids, that just isn’t realistic.

Is An After-school Job Right for My Teen?

An after-school job is a great way for your teenager to gain experience. They’ll also make connections with people, and learn what the working world is all about. As a bonus, they’ll even start to understand the value of a dollar!

But, employment is not the right fit for every teen. If you have a teen who is very active in their extracurricular events, or who might easily fall behind in their schoolwork, a job might not be the best fit for them right now.

One of the best things you can do is to talk with your teen about some of these pros and cons. Don’t be afraid to work with them to come up with the best possible solution. Chances are, as you work through a list of advantages and disadvantages together, the right answer or compromise will come to both of you.

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rt to buy their own clothes, pay for gas for their car, etc. Embracing the character-building and financial benefits of an after-school job can be very beneficial.

Still, it is wise to acknowledge that there are some arguments against afterschool jobs for teenagers, too.

Whether your teenager has been asking to work an afterschool job or you’ve been trying to find one for them, it’s important to understand the pros and cons.

One of the biggest reasons teens often want to work an afterschool job is to make some extra cash. This is especially true if they’re driving already. A job offers them a reward they can use to have fun with their friends, buy things they want, and express some personal independence, and contribute to the family budget.

Your child’s willingness to earn an income signals a shift away from the financial responsibilities being solely yours. Obviously, you’ll still pay for the majority of your teen’s larger expenses since most afterschool jobs don’t pay more than minimum wage. However, part-time work is a great way to eventually transition your child into making their own money and learning how to spend it responsibly.

An afterschool job is also a great way for your child to gain real-world experience in the workforce. It will also help them to learn and apply professional behavior. Something as simple as showing up to work on time and “clocking in” appropriately helps when it comes to accountability and responsibility.

If your child has an afterschool job, they can take the skills they learn there and continue to use them through college, or whatever they choose to do after high school.

One of the biggest drawbacks to teens having afterschool jobs is that it can often interfere with school activities.

Is An Afterschool Job Right for My Teen?

An afterschool job is a great way for your teenager to gain experience. They’ll also make connections with people, and learn what the working world is all about. As a bonus, they’ll even start to understand the value of a dollar!

If you need help setting goals, brainstorming ways to ensure that education and work stay balanced, or discussing how to maximize educational time, please contact me soon.

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After graduation from college, you may be full speed ahead in terms of finding a job and launching your career. However, many recent grads may have other ideas and not head directly into the work world.

Several alternatives are possible — including internships, volunteering, grad school, or spending time abroad. Of course, the options available will differ depending on each person’s situation and interests. If you’re considering a path other than diving into an entry-level job, read on. Here are seven things to do after college besides work.

1. Pursue Internships

One popular alternative to working right after college is finding an internship. Generally, internships are temporary work opportunities, which are sometimes, but not always, paid.  Unpaid internships  can be valuable nonetheless.

Internships for recent grads  can offer a chance to build up hands-on experience in a field or industry they believe they’re interested in working in full time. For some people, it could help determine whether the reality of working in a given sector meets their expectations.

Whatever grads learn during an internship, having on-the-job experience (even for those who opt to pursue a different career path) could make a job seeker stand out afterwards. Internships can help beef up a resume, especially for recent grads who don’t have much formal job experience.

A potential perk of internships is the chance to further grow your professional network, building relationships with more experienced workers in a particular department or job. Some interns may even be able to turn their short-term internship roles into a full-time position at the same company.

Starting out in an internship can be a great way for graduates to enter the workforce, road-testing a specific job role or company. You may find the opportunity is a great fit or decide it’s actually not right for you.

2. Serve with AmeriCorps

Some graduates want to spend their time after college contributing to the greater good of American society. One possible option here is the Americorps program, which is supported by the US Federal Government.

So, what exactly is Americorps? Americorps is a national service program dedicated to improving lives and fostering civic engagement. There are three main programs that graduates can join in AmeriCorps:

• AmeriCorps NCCC
• AmeriCorps State and National
• AmeriCorps Vista.

There’s a wide variety of options in AmeriCorps, when it comes to how you can serve. Graduates can dive into emergency management, help fight poverty, or work in a classroom.

However graduates decide to serve through AmeriCorps, it may provide them with a rewarding professional experience and insights into a potential career.

Practically, Americorps members may also qualify for benefits such as  student loan deferment , a living allowance, education awards (upon finishing their service), and skills training.

It may sound a bit dramatic, but AmeriCorps’ slogan is “Be the greater good.” Giving back to society could be a powerful way to spend some time after graduating. You can support organizations in need, while also establishing new professional connections.

3. Attend Grad School

Some jobs require just a bachelor’s degree, while others require a master’s degree. Think, for instance, of being a lawyer or medical doctor. Or you might want a certain postgrad degree, like  earning an MBA , to boost your career and earning trajectory.

The number of jobs that expect graduate degrees is increasing in the US. Graduates might want to research their desired career fields and see if it’s common for people in these roles to need a master’s or terminal (PhD) degree.

Some students may wish to take a break in between undergrad and grad school, while others find it easier to go straight through. This choice will vary from student to student, depending on the energy they have to continue school as well as their ability to  afford graduate school .

Graduate school will be a commitment of time, energy, and money. So, it’s wise to feel confident that a graduate degree is necessary for the line of work you’d like to pursue before forging ahead.

4. Volunteer for a Cause

Volunteering could be a great way for graduates to gain some extra skills before applying for a full-time job. Here’s why:

• Doing volunteer work may help graduates polish some essential soft skills, like interpersonal communication, interacting with clients or service recipients, and time management.
• This, in turn, can help you tweak your resume and make yourself more marketable.
• Volunteering can help you network and forge new connections outside of college. The people-to-people connections made while volunteering could lead to mentorship and job offers.
• New grads may want to volunteer at an institution or organization that syncs with their values or, perhaps, pursue opportunities in sectors of the economy where they’d like to work later on (i.e., at a hospital).
• Volunteering just feels good. After all of the stress that accompanies finishing up college, volunteering afterward could be the perfect way to recharge.

5. Serve Abroad

Similar to the last option, volunteering abroad can be attractive to some graduates. It may help grads gain similar skills they’d learn volunteering here at home. It can also give them the opportunity to learn how to interact with people from different cultures, learn a new language, and see new perspectives on solving problems.

Though it can be beneficial to the volunteers, volunteering abroad isn’t always as ethical as it seems. And, not all volunteering opportunities always benefit the local community.

It could take research to find organizations that are doing ethically responsible work abroad. One key thing to look for is organizations that put the locals first and have them directly involved in the work.

6. Take a Gap Year

A gap year is a semester or a year of experiential learning. While it’s often taken after high school, it can be a path after college as well. (You may have to  budget for a gap year , though, especially if you won’t be earning much income.)

Not only might a gap year help grads build insights into what they’d like to do with their later careers, it may also help them home in on a greater purpose in life or build connections that could lead to future job opportunities.

Graduates might want to spend a gap year doing a variety of activities including:

• Trying out seasonal jobs
• Volunteering or caring for family members or others in need
• Teaching or tutoring

A gap year can be whatever the graduate thinks will be most beneficial for them. There are a variety of ways to  finance a gap year  that can be worth researching.

7. Travel Before Working

Going on a trip after graduation is a popular choice for graduates who can afford to travel after college. Traveling can be expensive, so graduates may want to budget in advance (if they want to have this experience post-graduation.

On top of just being really fun, travel can have beneficial impacts for an individual’s stress levels and mental health. Traveling after graduation is a convenient time to start ticking locations off that bucket list, because graduates won’t be held back by a limited vacation time. Going abroad before working can give students more time and flexibility to travel as much as they’d like (and can  afford to travel ).

There are ways to economize, such as using a multi-country rail pass, etc. It doesn’t have to be all luxury all the time. Budget travel is possible especially when making conscious decisions, like  staying in affordable hotels  and using public transportation.

If graduates are determined to travel before working, they can accomplish this by saving money and budgeting well.

Navigating Postgrad Financial Decisions

Whether a recent grad opts to start their careers off right away or to pursue one of the above-mentioned paths post-college other than work, student loans may be part of the picture.

After graduating (or if you’ve dropped below half-time enrollment or left school), the reality of paying back student loans sets in. The exact moment that grads will have to begin paying off their student loans will vary by the type of loan.

For federal loans, there are a couple of different times that repayment begins. Students who took out a  Direct Subsidized , Direct Unsubsidized, or Federal Family Education Loan, will all have a six-month grace period before they’re required to make payments. Students who took out a Perkins loan will have a nine-month grace period.

When it comes to the PLUS loan, it depends on the type of student that’s taken the loan out. Undergraduates will be required to start repayment as soon as the loan is paid out. Graduate and professional students with PLUS loans will be on automatic deferment while they’re in school and up to six months after graduating.

Some graduates opt to  refinance their student loans . What does that mean? Refinancing student loans is when a lender pays off the existing loan with another loan that has a new interest rate. Refinancing can potentially lower monthly loan repayments or reduce the amount spent on interest over the life of the loan.

However, there are a couple of important notes about this process:

• Both US federal and private student loans can be refinanced, but when federal student loans are refinanced by a private lender, the borrower forfeits federal benefits — including loan forgiveness, deferment and forbearance, and income-driven repayment options.
• For those who refinance for an extended term may pay more interest over the life of the loan.

For these reasons, each person with student loans should carefully consider their situation and options to decide the best way to manage their debt.

This article originally appeared on SoFi.com and was syndicated by MediaFeed.org .

SoFi Student Loan RefinanceIf you are a federal student loan borrower, you should consider all of your repayment opportunities including the opportunity to refinance your student loan debt at a lower APR or to extend your term to achieve a lower monthly payment. Please note that once you refinance federal student loans you will no longer be eligible for current or future flexible payment options available to federal loan borrowers, including but not limited to income-based repayment plans or extended repayment plans.

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California school districts are preparing for the impacts of a new minimum wage for fast food workers

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Cafeteria workers serve student lunches at Firebaugh High School in Lynwood, Calif. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Demand for school lunches has increased after California guaranteed free meals to all students regardless of their family's income. Now, districts are preparing to compete with the fast food industry for employees after a new law took effect guaranteeing a $20 minimum wage for fast food workers. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Lost in the hubbub surrounding California's new $20-per-hour minimum wage for fast food workers is how that raise could impact public schools, forcing districts to compete with the likes of McDonald's and Wendy's for cafeteria workers amid a state budget crunch.

The minimum wage law that took effect Monday guarantees at least $20-per-hour for workers at fast food restaurant chains with at least 60 locations nationwide. That doesn't include school food service workers, historically some of the lowest-paid workers in public education.

Yet demand for school meals is higher than ever in California, the first state to guarantee free meals for all students regardless of their family's income. And demand is projected to fuel an increase of more than 70 million extra meals in California schools this year compared to 2018, according to the state Department of Education.

But these jobs typically have lots of turnover and are harder to fill. The minimum wage boost for fast food workers could make that even more difficult.

“They are all very worried about it. Most are saying they anticipate it will be harder and harder to hire employees,” said Carrie Bogdanovich, president of the California School Nutrition Association.

Statewide, some districts have already taken steps to compete in the new reality. Last year, the Sacramento Unified School District — anticipating the law's passage — agreed to a 10% increase for its food service workers and other low-paying jobs, followed by another 6% increase July 1 of this year to bump their wages up to $20 per hour.

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Cancy McArn, the district's chief human resources officer, said it was the largest single raise in the district in nearly three decades.

“We are looking not only at competing with districts and comparing with districts, we're also looking at fast food places,” McArn said.

In Southern California, San Luis Coastal Unified doubled its food service staff to 40 people after seeing a 52% increase in the number of students eating school meals. The district prepares 8,500 meals daily for 7,600 students across 15 school sites — breakfast, lunch and even supper options for youth in after-school sports and activities.

The district has since limited the number of its entry-level positions, which are the hardest to fill, while seeking to hire more for complex roles like “culinary lead” and “central kitchen supervisor” that require more skills and hours — making them more attractive to job seekers.

“That’s allowed us to be more competitive,” said Erin Primer, director of food and nutrition services for the San Luis Coastal Unified School District.

Tia Orr, executive director of the Services Employees International Union California — which represents both school food service workers and fast food employees — said school districts and other service industries must consider raising wages because of this new law.

“This is a good thing, and it is long overdue,” she said.

But some districts are limited in what they can do. In the Lynwood Unified School District in Los Angeles County, the starting salary for food service workers is $17.70 per hour and maxes out at $21.51 per hour, according to Gretchen Janson, the district's assistant superintendent of business services. She said these workers only work three hours per day, meaning they aren't eligible for health benefits.

Janson says the district is waiting to see how employees react, adding: “We just don't have the increase in revenue to be able to provide additional funding for staff.”

Nuria Alvarenga has worked food service in the Lynwood School District for 20 years. She makes $21 per hour now, but said she could likely earn more in fast food.

While she said several co-workers were considering finding other jobs, she hasn't decided yet what she will do. She normally works at an elementary school, but has been filling in recently at a high school where she enjoys seeing former students recognize her as they stand in line for lunch.

“I'm so glad they still remember me,” she said.

School food service workers have gotten more support in recent years under a state push to expand school meals and make them more nutritious. That included $720 million in recent years for upgrades to school kitchens to better prepare fresh meals, plus $45 million to create an apprenticeship program to professionalize the industry.

It would be difficult for lawmakers to mandate a raise for school food workers given the complexities of the state's school funding formula. That's why some advocacy groups, including the Chef Ann Foundation, proposed a state-funded incentive program that would have given school food workers who completed an apprenticeship program a $25,000 bonus payable over five years.

That idea didn't make it into Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget proposal released in January. The state is facing a multibillion dollar budget deficit , limiting new spending.

But pay raises aren't the only incentives school districts can offer. There's also health insurance, paid vacation, no night or weekend shifts and a pension that could guarantee a monthly income after retirement. Plus, school food workers have predictable hours, letting them work other jobs if they wish — or in summer when school is out.

“Restaurants are laying off employees. They're cutting hours,” said Eric Span, director of nutrition services for the Sweetwater Union High School District in San Diego County. “I think we should position ourselves to really talk about some stability.”

Michael Reich, a labor economics professor at the University of California-Berkeley, said those factors could favor school districts when competing for workers.

“Working in a school cafeteria gives you more stability, job security and maybe less stress than in a profit making institution,” he said. “So there's a lot of advantages from a community standpoint. But that's not to say they don't also want to get more money.”

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March 29, 2024

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CIEE TEFL is honored to partner with various employers worldwide to facilitate job options for CIEE TEFL students and alumni.  One of those options is the CIEE TEFL Job Placement Assistance in Budapest, Hungary.  With two job placement types available, CIEE TEFL wanted to give the one of the employers (this employer offers teaching positions in Preschools and After-school programs) a chance to introduce themselves and highlight their employment option.  

This is what the Preschool & Afterschool employer in Hungary had to say:

Our parent organization’s English Program was founded in America, where the primary goal was to develop children’s skills and personalities through activity-oriented projects. This international organization provides a ‘modernized daycare’ system in nearly 4,000 clubs in the United States, with around four million children, aged 5-18 participating each year.

Our company in Hungary is the first European sister club, with more than 12 years of teaching experience, not to mention the fact that we have also been granted the rights to use the topic- and age-specific curricula our parent organization developed. The Program for Hungarian children is solely available in English with native English speakers who work collaboratively with the Hungarian teachers. That is how it fully integrates into the Hungarian education system, having the primary goal of teaching English in a native environment.

In Hungary, we currently operate in eight public educational institutions, with over thirty teachers from multiple cultures and backgrounds. At present, we currently serve over 730 children aged between 3 & 14 years. To our greatest joy, this figure is continuously increasing, as our company is growing tremendously year after year.

When teaching children, we use a language acquisition methodology and we do not prioritize conscious learning and grammar rules, instead, we focus on spontaneous learning processes, much like when one acquires their mother tongue. The language skills gained and coded in this way are much more efficient and harder to forget. Our goal for children that are participating in the program is to learn English as a way of life.

The program in the Preschool runs for 3+ years. Our small, middle, and large group programs are fully adapted to the Hungarian kindergarten curriculum. In the Afterschool, we have children from 1st grade to 8th grade, so approximately ages 6 to 14.

The usual working hours vary between the schools and the preschools. In the preschools the English session starts at 8 am and finishes at 1 pm, in the grade schools all work is scheduled between 1 pm and 5 pm. Many of our teachers take on a 5+2 shift, as an example, that would be 5 workdays in the Afterschool program, and an additional 2 days as a substitute in one of our Preschools.

Highlights of the Support Provided by the Employer in Hungary:

• Filling, applying, and submitting the residence permit, TAJ (insurance card), client gate, and all government related documents.
• Accompanying teachers to government and medical related appointments
• Translations at banks, doctors’ offices, and other related places though phone or in person
• Finding apartments, handling related contracts
• Help in any and every aspect of the teachers’ lives.

Interested in learning more? Read more about logistics and practicalities of working with this employer.  

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Laguna Beach High School students will walk for water on April 21 to raise funds to build freshwater wells in West Africa and India as part of the school’s annual fundraiser.

Students, faculty and community members will be at the high school’s football field from noon to 3 p.m. that day for the Wisdom Spring West Coast Walk. For ways to participate in the walk or to learn more, visit wisdomspring.org .

American Legion post honors Vietnam veterans

American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291 is hosting an event to honor veterans of the Vietnam War this weekend. The event will run through Sunday and include exhibits like a “Dust Off Huey” helicopter, provided by the Vietnam Veterans of America, that will be on display at Veterans Park from until noon Sunday. Members of the Vietnam Veterans of America will also be present to answer questions.

For more information, visit al291.com/event/vietnam-swift-boat-tour-1000-1600hrs-dustoff-huey-tour-1300-1700hrs .

Costa Mesa Dump Day returns

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Newport Beach police host mobile cafe

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Shearing, fiber arts festival at Hana Field

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Hana Field will also present “bunny yoga” on Sunday at 10 a.m. and again at 11:30 p.m. Visitors will spend an hour doing yoga with instructor Savannah Smith and rabbits provided and cared for by Tanaka Farm’s barnyard and volunteers. The class is a fundraiser for Helping Farms Feed Families. The class is limited to those ages 9 and older, and children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $40.

Newport Beach accepting special event grant applications

The city of Newport Beach announced Tuesday that it’s accepting applications for event grants from community programs that are available to residents. To qualify, the events must happen between July 2024 and June 2025. The application period closes on April 23 at 5 p.m. The city is expected to give around $60,000 in grants. Submitting an application does not guarantee a grant. For more information or to apply, visit newportbeachca.gov/grants .

Newport Beach teacher raising funds for medical treatment

Joe Konrad, a teacher at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic School in Newport Beach, is seeking donations to help pay for treatments for his multiple sclerosis. Konrad said he first started feeling tingling in his hands and feet in the midst of the pandemic but was not formally diagnosed with the disease until 2021. Konrad said he is taking each day one step at a time and has the support of friends, family and his workplace, but he is struggling to cover the costs for the out-of-pocket medical expenses for treatment.

As of Friday afternoon, Konrad had raised $2,205 of his $25,000 goal. For more information, visit gofund.me/f3d09982 .

Coastal Corridor Alliance hosts tours of parks

The Coastal Corridor Alliance announced in March the start of its coastal discovery tours, which will occur on the second Saturday of every month. The inaugural tour will be at Fairview Park on April 13. Tours will also be held at Talbert Park and the Huntington Beach wetlands on various dates. Children age 7 and older are welcome to attend. For more information or to register, visit eventbrite.com/e/coastal-discovery-tours-paseos-por-la-costa-tickets-852544973967 .

Imaginology returns to O.C. fairgrounds

Imaginology is returning to the OC Fair & Events Center on April 13 and 14 to provide students and their families a chance to participate and learn from competitions and other exhibits that touch STEM fields. Admission is free and most activities are included, but parking is $12. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. For more information, visit ocfair.com/imaginology .

Costa Mesa Playhouse to present ‘Art’

The Costa Mesa Playhouse announced Friday the rescheduled dates for Yasmina Reza’s “Art,” which plays through April 20. The show tells the story of three people whose longtime friendship is on the rocks when one of the friends buys a completely white painting, sparking a debate about what constitutes art. Performances are on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and on Sundays at 2 p.m.

Additional performances will be on April 11 at 8 p.m. and on April 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. To buy tickets, visit costamesaplayhouse.com .

Fundraiser to benefit ABT William J. Gillespie School students is April 14

Pas de Deux Chapter of the Guilds at Segerstrom Center for the Arts is planning its annual Evening of Dance fundraiser to benefit the ABT William J. Gillespie School students.

Susan Jaffe, artistic director of American Ballet Theatre and this year’s honorary chair will host the event, which takes place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, at the Samueli Theatre at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

The event will feature ABT dancers who received their formal dance training through the American Ballet Theatre Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School or Studio Company. They are scheduled to perform the Swan Lake Act I Pas de Trois and the Don Quixote Pas de Deux.

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At a recent Pathways Center networking event, Emory College senior Anya Kasubhai (center) and other students enjoyed access to career advice from alumni in the government, policy, legal, education and nonprofit industries.

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Emory’s Class of 2023 graduated last May well equipped to start their careers, landing jobs or graduate school placements around the world.

The annual Career and Professional Development survey conducted six months after Commencement shows that 97% of 2023 graduates were working or continuing their education. Another 1% reported volunteering, leaving just 2% who were seeking their next step.

Those outcomes were slightly higher than outcomes for the Class of 2022, which had about 95% reporting that they were working, studying or volunteering.

This year’s graduating class looks to continue that positive arc and reaffirms the value that employers and graduate schools place on liberal arts skillsets, such as creative problem-solving, appreciation for learning new knowledge, critical thinking and strong communication.

It also reflects how the first year of Emory’s Pathways Center — which integrates multiple programs focused on career discernment and development — helps students visualize ways to translate those skills into professional lives of meaning and consequence.

“We want every Emory student to cultivate curiosity, test out their theories of career identity through experiential learning, and make connections with alumni,” says Branden Grimmett , who leads the Pathways Center as vice provost for career and professional development and Emory College associate dean.

“Career clarity is not achieved simply through thinking about one’s future — it requires action,” Grimmett says. “The Pathways Center has established a robust set of opportunities to help students try various fields and industries within a safe and supportive environment.”

Pathways officials report that last spring’s job market was robust for recent graduates, especially in the health care, finance, government/nonprofit and technology fields.

Asia Waller, the director of recruiting and employer development at Pathways, expects a similar market this year, though Pathways officials encourage seniors and other students to connect with the center’s resources and programs for the latest job openings and opportunities.

“There is a good mix of opportunities out there in different industries, and the market is more robust than last year,” Waller says. “A lot of the opportunities require the transferrable skills Emory students are known for developing.”

Graduate school placements were also exceptional for the Class of 2023.

Surpassing the national average by 9%, the law school acceptance rate for Emory graduates reached an outstanding 78%, with notable admissions to Emory, Georgia State, Georgetown and NYU.  T he medical school acceptance rate for the 2023 application cycle for Emory students was 65%, exceeding the national average by 19%.

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Elizabeth Hsieh is among the 2023 graduates who took full advantage of Pathways programs and other Emory opportunities to find her way.

An English major, Hsieh networked with professors to land an internship building a database of short stories at the literary studio Plympton.

Meeting with Carol Riddock, the associate director of pre-law advising in Career and Professional Development within Pathways, helped Hsieh secure internships at the Carter Center and New American Pathways.

Riddock also supported Hsieh’s undergraduate research work, helping with administrative tasks and qualitative research related to assistant nursing professor Glenna Brewster’s intervention program for the caregivers of people with dementia.

That experience gave Hsieh a sense of how she would handle new tasks and collaborate with a supervisor. She uses those skills daily as a legal analyst with the Dover & Luner law firm in California — which in turn has reinforced that a legal career is her best fit. She plans to apply to law school in the next year.

“Carol made me feel supported in exploring all sorts of options for what felt right and most stimulating for me,” Hsieh says. “I feel like Emory prepared me to take on a job where I would do well by learning new things all the time.” 

Intentional steps toward grad school

Emory’s pre-health advising team helps students whose trajectory calls for building on their skills through graduate school. The opt-in programming provides peer and professional mentors to guide undergraduates interested in health care professions, from dentistry to physical therapy to veterinary medicine.

Emory launched the team 15 years ago to supplement academic advisors on course sequencing and to offer hands-on guidance with test preparation, application advising and social support.

Pre-health advising director Kim Molee explains that engagement has grown every year in the program, particularly now that it is a visible component within the Pathways Center.

“There are a lot of intentional steps, from students’ first years and into gap years, to ensure that they can be competitive for any graduate or health care program they select,” Molee says. “We talk in detail about holistic development and keep it as universal as we can, so they can consider their best path.”

Emory’s resources and ethos also reinforce the idea that the concept of the best path is apt to change throughout students’ experiences.

Peter Cooke experienced that shift as an undergraduate. He didn’t feel certain about his planned path of law school, even after completing an undergraduate research project on urban policy and finishing his political science and sociology double major studies in his junior year.

But something clicked when he began helping with photography and social media coverage for the university’s pre-college summer program .

He found the writing skills and creativity from his majors translated well in the communications role. During his senior year, Cooke further sharpened his marketing skills by continuing to work with the Office of International and Summer Programs and as a social media ambassador for Emory College.

It became clear that law school was no longer the best fit. The day after Commencement, the engineering consultancy Arcadis offered Cooke a yearlong communications internship. He accepted and has used the experience to further develop his project management and content management skills.

He plans to look for a marketing and communications role next — ideally in music or entertainment, due to his background as a trained cellist. Also on Cooke’s to-do list this spring?  Reach out to the Pathways Center about possible alumni mentors or advisers who can aid in his career development.

Survey data from Emory Career and Professional Development show that 98% of 2023 graduates are pursuing chosen opportunities, such as starting careers, graduate school and volunteering, within six months of graduation.

Here’s how the Class of 2023 is finding success after graduation:

• 60% are employed
• 37% are attending graduate school
• 1% are volunteering or in the military

Check out the Emory Career and Professional Development website for more information on class outcomes, including top employers and graduate schools.

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The superintendent of the Stoneham Public Schools will remain on the job despite outrage from the public about transparency and questions from the school committee following an incident on March 21 outside South Elementary School.

The Stoneham School Committee announced in a news release Friday night that David Ljungberg would remain in his position, despite recent outrage after a convicted sex offender was found wandering around the elementary school with knives.

The school committee found that Ljungberg did not violate any district policies, as existing district safety policies leave public communication to the discretion of the administration.

"The Stoneham School Committee disagrees with the decision made not to inform the public," the news release said. "While this decision did not explicitly break any district rules, the school committee disagrees with the superintendent’s judgment call on March 21, even taking into account the fact that the decision was based on information available at the time."

James McCarty, 39, who police said has a known history of mental health issues and a level 1 sex offender, was arrested with two knives on him and a third on the ground nearby, according to the police report.

According to parents, they were not told about the incident until days later when a letter was sent out to the school community.

Some parents were outraged by the lack of communication and wanted Ljungberg fired. Hundreds signed a petition calling for his removal.

The school committee and superintendent say they have acknowledged that communications to parents and staff were not up to the standards of the school district, and that a review of policies and practices in connection with crisis responses is being performed.

Ljungberg has been superintendent since August 2022.

He joined the district in 2016 as director of curriculum, and has served as assistant superintendent since 2017.

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A former high school wrestler put his old techniques to use when he saved a Subway employee from being attacked by an enraged customer.

Gabriel Pitzulo tackled the assailant and held him down until cops arrived after walking into the Indianapolis restaurant on March 22 during his lunch break.

“ It was just another normal day at work, I was going to my local Subway where I go all the time,” Pitzulo told “Fox & Friends First” Thursday.

“As I walk in, it was pretty hectic. People yelling, it was kind of loud.” 

The vexed customer — identified by police as Daniel Saunders — allegedly threw something at the female employee and spit on her in front of a crowd of other bystanders.

Dramatic surveillance footage shows Pitzulo charging at the man, holding him down on the ground as other witnesses locked the doors and called police.

The attacker struggled to free himself from Pitzulo’s grasp, but the ex-athlete kept him pinned on the floor during the three minutes it took for police to arrive.

“It wasn’t cool,” Pitzulo said, adding there were “some words back and forth” between him and the suspect.

When they showed up, they even let Pitzulo handcuff the man he helped arrest.

“The cops got there. I helped him put the cuffs on, and they thanked me and told me what I did was very brave,” he told the show.

The former high school wrestler — whose father was also a professional cage fighter — works as a welder and said he hadn’t considered a career in law enforcement before he stopped the attack.

Pitzulo hopes he can be an inspiration to other young men to step in when they witness violence or a crime.

“I haven’t really been turning down interviews because I do want to get this out there for the young men. There’s a lot of talk nowadays of toxic masculinity, and I’m really trying to, you know, push this narrative that you should stand up for the people, innocent people, people in your local neighborhood. And, you know, that’s kind of what I take from it,” he said.

Saunders was charged with battery injury, battery resulting in bodily injury and disorderly conduct-fighting/tumultuous conduct, according to police records.

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Apr 5, 2024.

January 17, 1936 — April 4, 2024

Robert Wayne Francis, 88, of South Ogden, Utah, passed away on April 4, 2024. He was born on January 17, 1936, to Neil G. Francis and Amber Christoffersen in Ogden, UT. After Robert graduated from Ogden High School, he went onto work for the Union Pacific Railroad. His career as a “railroader” lasted 42 years.

Robert married Colleen Fife in the Salt Lake Temple in 1955; they have four children, Kevin (Kathy) Francis, Vickie (Darwin) Smith, Jeanine (Rene) Orosco, and Wynette (Russell) Higley. Over the years, their family grew to include 11 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

He enjoyed spending time outdoors with his family at Henry’s Lake fishing, camping, and four-wheeling. He carefully captured many memories with a camcorder, leaving a lasting visual legacy for his loved ones.

Robert was a jovial jokester, a hot-sauce connoisseur, and an action-movie aficionado. He was an early adopter of technology and spent many hours building impressive surround-sound systems from which he blared the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and his favorite Broadway tracks. Robert systemized everything; from keeping copious notes on every film watched to cataloging bits and bobs in the garage, he ordered disorder. But underneath the meticulous record keeping was a soft-hearted man who delighted in Christmas and sharing holidays with his family; like a big kid, his generous spirit and endless enthusiasm made for effervescent events. The continuous glint of mischief and wonder in his blue eyes will be missed most by his family and those who knew him best.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Neil and Amber Francis and siblings, Shirley Singley, Gene Francis, and Don Francis.

The family would like to give special thanks to the caregivers at South Ogden Post Acute.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd. Friends may visit with family on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd.

Condolences may be shared at: www.lindquistmortuary.com.

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In the age of the broken ‘career ladder’, here’s how to zigzag towards the job you want

Young people may have fewer paths from shop floor to boardroom – but you can still find your way to a more fulfilling role

R ecently, I sat in a lecture hall with a couple of hundred final-year undergraduate students. Looking around, I thought about my own uncertainty at their age. When I was about to graduate, the future seemed unclear. I didn’t have a place on a company graduate programme like many of my classmates. Decades on, I realised that what seemed like obvious career ladders weren’t so simple.

The job market for today’s graduates seems good. The annual report by the Institute of Student Employers found that graduate recruitment is expected to increase by 5% in 2023-24. Companies continued to struggle to recruit in areas such as digital, engineering and finance. Despite this strong demand, each position was hotly contested – with an average of 86 applications for every opening.

Once today’s generation of graduates find a job, only some of them will find opportunities to advance. The Chartered Institution of Personnel and Development’s good work survey found that only 35% of people said their job offered good opportunities for career advancement.

There are a few reasons why people find it difficult to advance on the career ladder. A recent survey by McKinsey found that one of the biggest drivers of the unequal representation of women in top leadership positions is “broken rungs” further down the career ladder. For instance, it found that for every 100 men appointed in lower-level leadership positions, 87 women were appointed. This meant there was a smaller pool of potential female leaders who might move on to high-level leadership positions.

The second reason many people struggle is that career ladders are becoming smaller. As large organisations have slimmed down, so have the internal paths for promotion. Instead of offering a potential path from the shop floor to the boardroom, many of the largest corporations have outsourced operational activities and effectively closed off many internal career paths.

This means that careers have been replaced with jobs , and jobs have increasingly been replaced with tasks. As work gets outsourced to gig workers, there are few opportunities for developing new skills and stepping up.

The final issue is that increasing numbers of people just aren’t interested in climbing the ladder. The recent iteration of the world values survey found that millennials and generation Z placed less value on work than they used to. A decade ago, 41% of millennials thought work should come first. Today that number is 14%. Similarly, 43% of Britons said that it would be a good thing if less importance was placed on work. It seems that many of us no longer see ourselves defined by our work – rather, it is what happens outside work that is more important.

Although career ladders continue to exist, navigating them is much trickier. In their study of career paths, Marion de Bruyne and Katleen de Stobbeleir identify a range of strategies people can use in negotiating increasingly complex career paths without clear ladders.

The first strategy they point towards is zigzagging. Instead of focusing on moving up to the next rung on the ladder, they point out that careers often involve lateral moves. Sometimes, the best way to get ahead is to move sideways. This can give you an opportunity to gain new experiences and skills as well as build your network. Career setbacks such as unsuccessfully applying for a promotion are often painful – but they can be an opportunity to learn, which helps in the long run. This is what a study of early-stage scientists found: those who narrowly missed out on a grant and then used what they learned to apply again tended to do better in the long run than those who narrowly won the grant.

If you can’t find the perfect job somewhere else, often you can try to create a pretty good job where you are. A second strategy careers researchers have identified is what they call “ job crafting ”. This entails reshaping your existing job to give you opportunities to develop and grow. Doing this might involve changing the types of tasks you do by taking on new projects. It might involve changing who you interact with in the workplace by proactively building new relationships at work. Finally, it can entail changing how you think about your role by seeing it in a different light.

Sometimes, people feel like they are stuck and can’t find the resources or opportunities they need at work to get ahead or craft their job in a meaningful way. One strategy people can use in these situations is joining or building communities within an industry. My colleague Ece Kaynak looked at how novices transitioned into a new occupation by joining coding boot camps . These boot camps turned an individual challenge of learning new skills into something more collective.

These occupational communities don’t need to be boot camps – they can be networks or even sector social movements. These can help to offer informal opportunities to share and develop new skills. They can also serve as a source of support as well as a way of sharing opportunities. Building these occupational communities can also provide a platform for a group of people to make collective change within an industry.

Making a change can seem like a daunting experience. One way to make it a little less scary is to run a series of what London Business School’s Herminia Ibarra calls career experiments. These are small-scale test runs of ideas about what you think the next step might be. For instance, if you are interested in taking on a leadership role, you could volunteer to lead a project group at work or find leadership opportunities outside work. Doing this will allow you to build the skills at a smaller scale and test out whether the move is right for you without having to take a large and risky career leap.

Like the students sitting in that lecture hall, many of us only see a small portion of the paths for career development life might offer. When we think about making our way, we tend to only focus on the obvious career ladders. These are important, but they are not the only way to make your way in the world of work. If you look a little more broadly, there are likely to be other ways forward.

André Spicer is professor of organisational behaviour at the Bayes Business School at City, University of London

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Looking for a job after a sudden layoff? Here are 5 tips on how to land your next role

Companies around the world have continued to downsize following the overhiring spree during the pandemic.

Since the start of the year, more than 57,000 employees have been laid off globally, according to Layoffs.fyi . From Alphabet to Meta, Amazon to Microsoft, big tech firms have taken a huge hit, with nearly 230 firms in the industry cutting jobs this year.

In Singapore alone, over 14,500 people were retrenched in 2023, "more than double the record low seen in 2022," according to the government. With all these layoffs , many people are in the market for a new role.

"Going through a layoff is a very emotional experience," says LinkedIn career expert Pooja Chhabria. It's easy to feel lost after the incident, and is therefore important to take a beat to reflect and come up with a game plan for how to move forward.

Here are five tips she gives on how to land your next role:

Invest in community

Being laid off is bound to come with new challenges. First, it's important to lean into your community and work on strengthening your network.

"Stay in touch with your colleagues at your previous role," Chhabria told CNBC Make It . Additionally, she suggests attending industry events and reaching out to your connections at companies you want to work for.

"We've seen a 4x increase in someone getting an opportunity if they are referred by someone that they know in that company," she said.

Level up your online presence

When in-between work, it is crucial to use that time wisely to grow professionally. It is also equally important to show how you've grown, she added.

Chhabria suggests emphasizing your skills when updating your resume and online professional profiles. She said that "87% of recruiters have told us that they prioritize skills when they vet candidates for roles."

Another way to stand out is to start sharing content online about your professional knowledge, previous work experience, or future career aspirations.

"Content really leads to community building," Chhabria said. "If I talk about my work, I can make my work reach more people."

Prepare for the 'Tell me about yourself' question

"Always prepare for the first question that you're typically asked in an interview, which is: Tell me about yourself," Chhabria said.

"I think a lot of people underestimate that question," she said, but "that question is your pitch on why you're the best person for [the] job."

Be prepared to answer that question. It can help position you to stand out and influence the direction of the interview.

"Sometimes what I've seen is people tend to take up a lot of time to chronologically describe their work history," she said. "I would say telling a more cohesive story is more impactful."

Preparing your answer by talking about your experience and connecting it back to why it's valuable to the position and tasks at hand, Chhabria suggests.

She says a candidate's answer to that question helps her determine whether or not they are a good fit for the role.

Own your career gap

It can be daunting to talk about your career gap after being laid off.

"Career breaks are also seen as something very natural for professionals," she said. "Just be honest and transparent about it."

Being upfront can help build trust with the interviewer.

Additionally, she suggests talking about how you used the time to your advantage. "Whether you invested in building new skills, you took up a few LinkedIn learning courses, or you did a few freelancing gigs," it's important to talk about how you spent that time.

Don't criticize your previous workplace

After being laid off, it's easy to speak badly about your previous employer.

However, Chhabria suggests leaving criticism out of the conversation.

"I would recommend people to not spend time on that," she said. "A lot of people are going through layoffs for the first time ... I would frame it positively."

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Lee Jay Pettry 1970-2024

LEAVITTSBURG — Lee Jay Pettry, 53, passed away on Thursday afternoon, March 28, 2024 at University Hospital in Cleveland, surrounded by family.

Lee was born Nov. 27, 1970, in Warren, the son of Jay Lee and Nancy Slater Pettry.

He was a 1989 graduate of Labrae High School and went on to work in manufacturing for 30 years at Astro Technology, which later became Warren Design and Build.

Outside of work, Lee was a family man. He had a contagious sense of humor and was dedicated to his family and friends. Lee will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Lee will always be remembered by his wife of 28 years, Deann Danko Pettry of Leavittsburg; daughter, Rylee Pettry; sons, Adam and Noah Pettry; siblings, Tammy (Johnny) Shreve, Pamela (Tom) Ross, Amy (Joe) Bearfield, Christina Elias, Linda Barton and Jay (Beth) Pettry; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Besides his parents, Lee was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Dorothy Shobel; and stepfather, Frank Slater.

Family and friends may visit and pay tribute to Lee from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel of Warren, 1884 North Road NE, Warren.

Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to Lee’s family.

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