It’s 5 o’clock....forever

WFH with VIPdesk and more  [ThePennyHoarder.com]( July 10th, 2018  This summer heat is crazy, especially here in Florida at HQ. We like to beat the heat with a popsicle or two –– how do you? Before you plant yourself in front of a fan, read up on how to get back in the job market after a resume gap.  First, this news… It’s 5 o’clock….Forever| You’ve dreamed about the day you can drop the mic on your career and retire to that tropical island. But the reality of leaving the workforce after 30 or more years involves more than fruity drinks. Here are some of the pitfalls — and [how to avoid them](.  Remote Job Alert| Improve the homes of others without ever having to leave yours. VIPdesk, a customer service outsourcing firm, is looking for [sales brand ambassadors]( to represent HomeAdvisor.  Good Ol’ Sodium Bicarbonate| Sure, baking soda is handy for accidentally buying when your recipe called for baking powder, but this ingredient can be used [for so much more](. Hint: Put it in your armpits.   Back at It | Back in the day, a resume gap used to mean getting a job would be near impossible. But today, the stigma around taking time off between jobs isn’t such a snafu. It can be tough getting back into the swing of things. Where do you look? How do you explain why you’ve been out of a job? Penny Hoarder writer Matt Reinstetle spoke with HR professional Pam Bisconer to get the scoop on how to swing the process. Here are three of her biggest tips: - Make the most of your cover letter. Use this brief introduction to explain your time off –– a sentence or two should suffice. In doing so, you have the chance to be upfront about your time off, giving the recruiter a better understanding of your resume. - Be honest. Don’t lie about why you’ve been out of a job, even if it’s because you were laid off. Employers can (and will) find out the truth eventually. Make it easier on yourself and be straightforward about it. - List skills you’ve learned along the way. Did you volunteer on the PTA board? Serve as president of your child’s Little League? Get creative –– you’ve developed more than you might initially think. Need some more help getting back in the game? [We’ve got a whole post on it here](.  WORD OF THE DAY Mutual fund (n): A pool of investments that’s funded by a group of people. It can include stocks, bonds, cash or a combination of the three. Big ballin’. What’s a mutual fund? Dave Ramsey loves ’em, but what are they really? And whose pockets are they really putting money in? [Here’s what you should know]( before investing in one. [SEND TO A FRIEND]( The Penny Hoarder | 490 1st Ave S, Suite 800 | Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701 | United States You can [update your mailing preferences here]( or [unsubscribe]( from all email from The Penny Hoarder. Questions? View our [Privacy Policy](. Having trouble reading this email? You can [view it online](. Like what you're seeing? Go old-school and [share this]( with someone you like. Â