Barbeques…Friends and family…Children out of school and playing in the street…Time relaxing by the pool…Cool evening breezes…making s’mores on an open fire pit… Memorial Day unofficially marks the start of summer vacation for many households; however, this day is meant to memorialize the military men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation. Previous to 1971, Memorial Day was known as Decoration Day following the Civil War to honor the fallen. However, after World War I, Decoration Day evolved to salute military personnel who died in all wars past and present. Continue reading ‘Memorial Day 2018’
Archive for May, 2018
Memorial Day 2018
Published May 28, 2018 Employment ClosedTags: applications, day, economy, Employment, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, memorial, opportunity, Resume, Workforce Solutions
Taking “What are your Weaknesses” for Granted
Published May 21, 2018 Employment , finding employment ClosedTags: challenge, employer, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, improve, Interview, strength, weakness, Workforce Solutions
You wake up. You prepare with your mourning routine. You practice reciting answers to all of the common interview questions you learned from the Workforce Solutions seminars you attended since your last job and, potentially, this job. You did research on how you can help solve companywide problems this employer is facing. You know how to sell yourself and add value to this team. There is just one weakness you have: you don’t know how to answer the question “what are your weaknesses?” Continue reading ‘Taking “What are your Weaknesses” for Granted’
May 2018 Networking Events
Published May 17, 2018 Employment , finding employment ClosedTags: 30 second commercial, events, first impression, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, Networking, research, Workforce Solutions
If you’re looking for events to attend in May, consider these two: The Woodlands Church Career Fair on May 24 and the 4th Annual Veterans & Individuals with Disabilities Hiring Event on May 29. But, before attending one of these events I’d like to remind you of a couple of things that will help you make a great first impression. Continue reading ‘May 2018 Networking Events’
The Gift
Published May 14, 2018 Employment , finding employment , Labor Market Information ClosedTags: career, exploration, gift, Gulf Coast, high growth, High Skill, Houston jobs, keirsey, Mother, princeton, Workforce Solutions
Celebrating the beautiful treasure of a mother
Every year, the world sets aside a day of observance to honor the remarkable contributions of women around the world who provide unconditional love and support to their children. According to Wikipedia, Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S. holiday in 1914 as a special tribute to recognize the unending sacrifices of mothers around the country. Continue reading ‘The Gift’
Accessible Interview
Published May 7, 2018 accessibility , Employment , finding employment 1 CommentTags: Accommodation, ADA, applicant, employer, Gulf Coast, hardship, Houston jobs, Interview, reasonable, undue, Workforce Solutions
A long, long time ago…before the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and shortly after I graduated college, I applied for a position and was contacted for an interview. As was my habit, I drove around the building looking for wheelchair access because usually ramps were located in the back of buildings where deliveries were received. In this case there were no ramps at the building, which surprised me because the building was about 5 stories high. Continue reading ‘Accessible Interview’
