Normally, Lowes lay off their Seasonal employees after several months of employment. I don't know if she was a Seasonal employee.

I was laid off from Lowe's and when I tell people they keep saying sorry you got fired. Is that what they will say when my next job calls my references? Was I fired?!! What's the difference and what do I say during an interview??

My younger sister has been working at Lowe's for over a year and loved her job but then they laid her off. Is there anyone else that has been laid off? I am not sure what advice to give her. I am a truck driver and we never seem to run out of work. I know she is feeling down and I wish I could help her more. Any ideas???

Worked for Lowe's for the last 3 years as an assembler. Loved the people and the customers and now my job is just gone. I asked my manager if I could please just come back and work a bit more, but he said it came from corporate and it wasn't up to him. I get it, business is business. He said I couldn't come back no more to do assembly and that's all I know there. I am a single dad and my kids birthday is coming up next month and now I have NO job. I know we will be ok, it's starting over that is hard. What do I do next? Do I do assembly again or try to find a totally different job? Anyone out there?? Please help a dad out.

Your resume showcases all the things an employer is looking for and it's important to know that each has certain expectations that they would like you to fulfill. Be sure to keep it current and update it as often as possible!

Check out these tips on how to make your resume stronger and more desirable to employers!

1- Possess the qualifications for the job Increase your chances of being hired by tailoring your resume specifically to jobs that you are qualified for. You don’t necessarily need to meet all of the requirements that job postings ask for, but do make sure that you have at least 75% of the qualifications. Present them in easy-to-read sentences and bullet points. Highlight your past accomplishments to show how you can excel at the job.

2- Make it easy for them to contact you Place your contact info right up at the top of your resume. Be sure your email sounds professional. If it begins with cutiepie107 or a bunch of random letters and numbers create a new one with your last name and first initial, such as Jsmith for example. Remember, keep it professional! List your phone number as well and make sure that once you put your resume out there that you are checking your messages and responding!

3-Show that you want the job The first thing an employer is going to notice is if your resume is relevant to the job that they are hiring for. Do you live close enough to the job to reasonably commute to it? Does your title closely match the job you’re applying to? Be sure your experience and accomplishments demonstrate how they benefit the employer. Remember, it is about THEM, not you. Employers don’t want to guess how your credentials apply to the role they are looking to fill.

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I hope everyone is doing well. If anyone need food the Free store food bank gives away food everyday from 8:00-3:45. All you have to do is bring a letter with your address on it. You have to have an Id and social security card.

It is nearly a guarantee that during your next interview the employer will ask questions to determine the reasons for ANY amount of time when you weren't employed, and this includes when/if you were laid off.

It’s important to first reassure them that your lay off was in no way a result of your productivity. It's a great idea to also be prepared to explain any circumstances at your organization that caused your layoff.

In the case of Lowe’s it was outsourcing certain roles and cutting others entirely. Many layoffs occur mainly due to business-wide decisions, not specific performance issues so be sure to mention that in your response.

Here are some additional tips to keep in mind:

-When you are explaining why you were laid off keep it to 1-2 sentences.

-Maintain a positive tone as you describe your previous employer and place of employment. NEVER speak negatively about either!

-Be honest in your response, since the company may decide to check in with your former employer on the circumstances behind the layoff.

-Update your resume with all the skills and experiences you gained before the layoff. Now is the time, so when employers wonder what you’ve been up to in your previous job your resume should paint a clear picture!

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I was just layed off after 16 years at Lowes I need something in the Fayetteville Lincoln erea please help

Whether you’ve been laid off from your job or perhaps are just having a tough week at work or even looking for a job, here are 6 ways to help you stay positive and get back on your feet!

Take a step back Sometimes it’s important to briefly back away from the things that are stressing you so that you can refocus and get a clearer picture of what's going on and what to do next. Take this time to breathe and re-boot. What are your goals moving forward and what would make you the happiest at this time?

Don’t go it alone Whether if it's asking for advice, having someone to vent to (professionally or a family/friend), or just being around someone who's upbeat, having a strong and positive support system is one of the best ways to get your positivity back on track. Surrounding yourself with those that are motivated and positive themselves will surely rub off on you.

Share your goals Writing your goals down and sharing them with others is a great way to keep you on track and make the goals real. A study conducted at Dominican University found that over 70 percent of participants who sent weekly goal updates to a friend were more likely to report successful goal achievements.

Take some you time I think as a society we do not do this enough. We are always, go, go, go...rush, rush, rush so it's important to make sure to do one nice thing for yourself a day. Whether this is treating yourself to a coffee or even watching a movie that you love that you know will put you in a great mood. Life is short, so be sure to enjoy it even when times are tough.

Speak positively The way you speak to yourself and to others has a HUGE impact on how you feel. If you keep reminding yourself how terrible everything thing is you will be unlikely to push yourself in a positive direction. Remember, you want to inspire yourself! Do this by writing yourself positive notes and placing them somewhere that you're going to see them, such as on your bathroom mirror, refrigerator, computer monitor, car, etc. Push away those negative thoughts and fill your brain with good ones instead!

Take action Lastly, once you have created that list of goals, work towards achieving them! Figure out the ways in which you will accomplish this and create a to-do list. For example, if one of your larger goals is to go back to school, you might add “apply to this college or program” to your to-do list. This may not seem like much, but your mood will likely start to improve once you begin crossing off items off your list and over time you will create more challenging goals and push yourself out of your comfort zone.

What are some ways that YOU stay positive when times are tough?

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Hi, If you found this convo then you know @JobcaseTeam is working with UHG, Kohls and Whole Foods to help soften the landing for those that getting laid off by Lowes (story below). We are going to try and identify and help those directly impacted but we need your help too! Here's how you can help:

1. if you know people directly impacted - refer them to this group on Jobcase: https://www.jobcase.com/groups/78782f7a-b601-4453-ae30-a3ed34b733e6 - (and yup, we know we have to get the naming conventions cleaned up - working on it...) 2)If you have advice or opportunities for those getting laid off - please share in this group!

Thanks - we are #StrongerTogether and this is one of many ways that Jobcasers can help one another.
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