We all have important roles to play in building the Texas of tomorrow. Therefore, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, do hereby proclaim June 25-30, 2017, to be Helen Keller Deaf-Blindness Awareness Week in Texas, and urge the appropriate recognition whereof. In official recognition whereof, I hereby affix my signature this the 6th day of June, 2017. — Office of the Governor Continue reading ‘Deaf-Blindness Awareness Week’
Deaf-Blindness Awareness Week
Published June 26, 2017 accessibility , Employment Leave a CommentTags: awareness, Deaf-Blind, Disability, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, Texas, Workforce Solutions
Pre-Employment Testing – Do they work or not?
Published June 19, 2017 Employment , finding employment Leave a CommentTags: applicant, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, position, pre employment, screening, skills, testing, Workforce Solutions
More companies today are requiring applicants to complete a pre-employment screening test during the application process than ever before. Pre-Employment tests are written, oral or any other kinds of tests administered as a means of determining the suitability or desirability of a job applicant. Many applicants feel that they are highly qualified for the position, but after completing the pre-employment test, they start to doubt if their application will even be considered. Sometimes, the questions asked or the task to complete does not seem relevant to the position applied for, so applicants get discouraged. Are these tests really accurate in measuring if an applicant is a good fit for the position? Continue reading ‘Pre-Employment Testing – Do they work or not?’
This or That
Published June 12, 2017 Employment , finding employment , Labor Market Information Leave a CommentTags: career, choices, education, Gulf Coast, high growth, High Skill, Houston jobs, occupation, prefer, Workforce Solutions
How do you typically make choices about your future career or education goals? Do you prefer to do this, or do you prefer to do that? For example, would you like to work in Houston, or are you willing to work anywhere in the State of Texas? Would you like to work anywhere in the United States, or would you be attracted to working in another country? Is it more important to have a high salary, or would you prefer to have a job that you enjoy? Is getting a job right out of high school more important to you, or would you prefer to get a post-secondary degree first? Do you want to go to a local college, or does an out of state university appeal to you? Continue reading ‘This or That’
Web Accessibility: Auditory
Published June 5, 2017 accessibility , Employment Leave a CommentTags: accessible web, audio, captions, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, transcripts, Workforce Solutions
Back “in the day” the Internet was primarily used for the sharing of text only and perhaps a graph or two among collegiate professionals. Since its introduction to the public it has grown to include a variety of different styles of text, images and audio. In fact, I watched a short weather report from a local news station on the Internet just this morning before work. So with all the many new advancements in technology, how can we be sure the audio portion is accessible to folks who are hard of hearing or deaf? Continue reading ‘Web Accessibility: Auditory’
Memorial Day
Published May 30, 2017 Employment Leave a CommentTags: Gulf Coast, Houston, job hunting, Job Search, Memorial Day, military service, Priority of Service Programs, priority selection for veterans, Rebranding Your Skills, Workforce Solutions
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day and commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day, which is the unofficial start of the summer season. It is traditionally known for its celebration of those we have lost, but during recent years it has also been a time for us to recognize the commitment and sacrifice made by those who have courageously served our country.
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Unemployed? Nope! You still have a job!
Published May 22, 2017 Employment , finding employment 1 CommentTags: career, change, develop, dress, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, information, labor market, LMI, Networking, online, professional, profitable, search, time, Workforce Solutions
I Don’t Have Enough Time
Most job seekers don’t realize that they have the same amount of time that they had before. They work an 8-hour work day, sometimes 9 or 10, and are still required to run a household! Laundry, washing dishes, grocery shopping, cooking, household chores, dropping off and picking up kids from school, exercising and sitting in traffic (my favorite). Some people even find time to watch their favorite TV shows. How is that possible when life is hectic and our jobs take up so much of our day? Continue reading ‘Unemployed? Nope! You still have a job!’
Marketing Yourself
Published May 16, 2017 Employment , finding employment ClosedTags: attention, cover letter, describe, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, interest, Interview, job, learn, opportunity, position, Workforce Solutions
A Quick Guide to a Great Cover Letter
Based on research from respected sources, job candidates have an average of six to nine seconds to catch the attention of hiring managers and recruiters. Your cover letter is the first impression they will have of you, as well as the (sometimes) hundreds of other job candidates that are interested in the position, so it is important that you market yourself differently than everyone else, you are (of course) the best candidate for the job. Continue reading ‘Marketing Yourself’
