Welcome to the Third Quarter 2009 Your Money Count$ electronic newsletter. I hope everyone is surviving the Texas heat
and having a great summer. This free newsletter provided by the Prestonwood Foundation
(prestonwoodfoundation.org)
will cover informative topics in regard to financial issues and will touch on the biblical perspective of what’s happening
in the area of our finances.
The jobless rate here in the United States just hit a 26-year high as more than 467,000 jobs were lost in the month of June, taking the unemployment rate to 9.5 percent. Although we have seen flashes that the recession is easing, economists expect unemployment to continue to worsen and peak in mid-2010 because companies are keeping a tight lid on costs. There is some good news though; the Labor Department reported the number of people continuing to draw unemployment benefits unexpectedly dropped to 6.7 million, meaning people previously receiving unemployment benefits found jobs. This report also stated that although job losses were widespread in terms of job categories, the education and health services industries actually added jobs. We can expect the next year to be a bumpy ride, but the fact remains that as believers in Jesus Christ, our God has promised to make provision for His people.
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory
in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 4:19
This issue will focus on the services that are provided by Prestonwood for those who are in the midst of a job search, and how one should go about finding a job during tough economic times. We will also answer the question as to why God would allow someone to lose his or her job.
In this world you will have trouble, but take heart; I have overcome the world.
—Jesus, speaking in John 16:33
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In Between Jobs – Why Me God?
Dan Murphy was a successful business executive who was living the dream of having influence and making big money until one day,
the unthinkable happened—he got fired. It came out of the blue—a shock. Dan found himself out of work for six months. It was a time
filled with stress and constant anxiety over what to do next. Dan searched frantically, with job hunting taking over his entire life.
Fortunately, he landed a job earning the same income with the same benefits, so his life was restored to what he considered normal.
But once again, Dan was let go from his position.
Click here to read more.
How Can Prestonwood Assist You During Your Job Search?
The Prestonwood Foundation, through its Career Transitions Ministry, offers a wide range of services. To learn more about the classes, counseling, employment opportunities, assessment tools, discipleship, networking and more...
click here.
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Andy B. asks, “Just how important is a resume during my job search? I mean, the only way I’m going to find a new job is through someone I know.”
Andy, it certainly is true that networking through people you know greatly increases your chances of finding a new job,
but this does not mean that your resume is not a critical element. Your resume is probably the most important and effective
resource needed when seeking a job ... and it must be excellent. Human resources representatives look at hundreds of resumes
each year, so they will not take the time to look at resumes that are sloppy, hard-to-read or contain errors. They just don’t
have the time to sit and try to decipher a person’s resume.
Your resume must reflect your best qualities and make you stand out from the crowd. As your first introduction to a company,
it may be the only chance you have to get the attention of that employer or HR representative. Your resume should be concise and
should be a series of lists—not paragraphs—proudly displaying your qualifications for the position you are seeking.
Click here
to note some things to remember when writing your resume.
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