Valentine’s Day is this week and what a great opportunity to show employers, employees, colleagues and customers how much you appreciate them. Continue reading ‘Valentine’s Day – Not just for Romance!’
Valentine’s Day – Not just for Romance!
Published February 10, 2020 Employment , Seasonal Leave a CommentTags: appreciation, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, thanks, valentine, Workforce Solutions
Artificial Intelligence for Hiring
Published February 3, 2020 Employment , finding employment , Labor Market Information Leave a CommentTags: AI, artificial intelligence, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, Workforce Solutions
Congratulations, you’ve found the perfect job that matches your skillset. You’ve submitted your resume to the company in hopes of receiving a call for an interview. Instead, you get an automated email stating:
“Thank you for expressing interest in this position. We have received your resume and are currently reviewing your credentials. Should we determine that your background and experience meet our hiring needs, we will contact you. If you are not selected for current employment opportunities, we will keep your resume on file and contact you when a better match becomes available.”
What just happened? Your resume did not match the job description according to artificial intelligence screening. Continue reading ‘Artificial Intelligence for Hiring’
Hiring Events vs. Job Fairs
Published January 27, 2020 Employment , finding employment Leave a CommentTags: Gulf Coast, hiring event, Houston jobs, Job Fair, prepare, Workforce Solutions
When searching for a job, people usually try to get as many contacts as possible. Workforce Solutions staff often discuss in detail the importance of networking and building relationships with employers. It’s stressed so much that part of our training and development includes a networking segment devoted to its effectiveness. One section discussed during the training is hiring events and job fairs. Many of us know that hiring events and job fairs are where people go to speak with employers about jobs offered. Continue reading ‘Hiring Events vs. Job Fairs’
MLK Day of Service
Published January 20, 2020 Employment , Seasonal Leave a CommentTags: day of service, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, MLK, volunteer, Workforce Solutions
Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve…. You don’t have to know the second theory of thermodynamics in physics to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Continue reading ‘MLK Day of Service’
Finding new Employment Professionally
Published January 13, 2020 Employment , Labor Market Information ClosedTags: career change, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, new job, Workforce Solutions
Recently, a few close colleagues, supervisors, and managers have accepted positions elsewhere or promoted to higher positions within the organization. While some were only in their positions for as little as a year, others had been at the same company for much longer. This captured my attention, and I began to ponder when it’s okay to safely move onto a new position. I state “safely” because there are two sides to this debate we should keep in mind. First, short periods of employment may raise eyebrows to future employers and secondly, obtaining additional skills aside from your current career roadmap is imperative to career development and future career progression. We will discuss these two views in more detail later. I would like to discuss statistics, personal insights, and my recommendation of when it is the best opportunity to seek new employment. Continue reading ‘Finding new Employment Professionally’
Five Ways to Beat Interviewing Nerves
Published January 6, 2020 Employment , finding employment ClosedTags: Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, interview tips, Workforce Solutions
It’s a New Year, your resume has made it past screening, and you’ve landed a chance to prove to a potential employer that you undoubtedly have what it takes. Congratulations! But you can already feel the butterflies welling up in your stomach. Interview nerves are on their way. Staying calm and focused in an interview is critical to making an excellent first impression and landing a job. Continue reading ‘Five Ways to Beat Interviewing Nerves’
Happy New Year 2020
Published December 30, 2019 Employment , Seasonal ClosedTags: 2020, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, new year, Workforce Solutions
As 2019 comes to an end this week and another year…even decade begins, let’s take a look back at a few blogs posted that will help us have an even better than 2020 focus in the coming New Year (yes, pun intended). Workforce Solutions knows what tools you need to get a job, keep a job or find a better job. In doing so, the Regional Team helps with that effort through BlogForce as another resource among many. Continue reading ‘Happy New Year 2020’
