Unemployment Survival Guru

If you're a recent college graduate or in the midst of a career change and worried about your lack of experience, don't worry. There are plenty of entry-level remote jobs available that offer training and allow for a learning curve as you gain experience. FlexJobs has identified the top 10 job titles with the most entry-level remote jobs. Here they are:

Customer Service Representative - Median pay of $17.75 per hour according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Staff Accountant - Typically requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or a similar field, with a median pay of $77,250.

Administrative Assistant - Median pay of $19.08 per hour or $39,680 per year, with potential for higher pay than virtual assistant roles.

Recruiting Coordinator - Median pay of $29.95 per hour or $62,290 per year, responsible for coordinating recruitment process.

Account Executive - Median base pay of $87,574 per year with additional commission and pay, responsible for serving existing customers and closing deals with new customers.

Call Center Representative - Similar to customer service roles, but with phone-based interactions. Average pay is $16.96 per hour.

Billing Specialist - Responsible for ensuring accuracy in billing statements and payments, with a national average salary of $44,368 per year.

Executive Assistant - Supports executives with administrative duties and high-level support, with an average salary of $66,870.

Accounts Payable Specialist - Responsible for financial processing for businesses, with a median pay of $45,560 per year.

Marketing Coordinator - Assists with marketing plans and strategies, with an average salary of $49,733.

If you have recently lost your job, seeking unemployment benefits can be a helpful way to support yourself and your family while you search for new employment opportunities. Here are some steps you can take to seek unemployment benefits:

Check your eligibility: Each state has its own eligibility requirements for unemployment benefits. Visit your state's Department of Labor website to learn about eligibility requirements, application processes, and benefit amounts.

File your claim: Once you have determined your eligibility, you can file your claim for unemployment benefits. Be sure to provide accurate and complete information to avoid delays or complications in the process.

Attend any required appointments: Depending on your state's requirements, you may be required to attend appointments or participate in job search programs as a condition of receiving benefits. Attend all required appointments and follow any instructions given to you by your state's unemployment office.

Keep track of your job search: While you are receiving unemployment benefits, you will be required to actively search for new employment opportunities. Keep track of your job search activities, including applications submitted, interviews attended, and any other efforts you make to find new work.

Remember that unemployment benefits are a temporary support system to help you get back on your feet. It's important to use the time and resources provided by unemployment benefits to actively seek new employment opportunities, improve your skills and qualifications, and prepare yourself for the next stage of your career.

While it can be challenging to be out of work and reliant on unemployment benefits, try to stay positive and focused on your goals. Use this time to explore new career opportunities, network with professionals in your field, and gain new skills and experiences that can make you a more competitive candidate for future job openings.

Getting back into the workforce after using unemployment benefits can be a positive step forward in your career. You may have gained new skills, experiences, or perspectives during your time out of work that can make you a stronger candidate for new employment opportunities. Keep an open mind and stay committed to your goals, and you will be on your way to a successful and fulfilling career. #motivation #unemployment #help #lostjob #laidoff

Unemployment wants you to take a lower percentage salary of employment that people cannot survive! Survive means basic paying rent, car payments, required auto insurance, utilities. NO TV, NO washer/dryer, NO garbage disposal, NO dishwasher, Blow-up plastic mattress, food pantries.......should I say more? Therefore in/out of unemployment from 2012 to 2021. Always returning due to low income and low-quality jobs. I got an offer for BURGER KING and McDONALDS. 60+ and flipping burgers??? Bachelor's degree. Ageism is real!

I’ve exhausted my PUA but not the extension I called in this morning it said I was exhausted of benefits here in NY thought it was supposed to auto kick in that’s what the DOL said via email. Will it? Anyone have this problem in NY? #benefits

If you are in the state of Florida and have been unemployed, even if you are a contractor, you are eligible for unemployment. You must earn less than $275, any amount less than that will be subtracted from the $275 and the Care Act will add $600.