Back to school time for parents and children means getting back on a schedule, planning out activities, and setting aside specific time for homework (ugh…). The same process applies to individuals seeking employment. Now is a great time to get back to the pursuit of finding your next job opportunity. The following are a few tips to help with the transition. Continue reading ‘Back to the Pursuit!’
Archive for August, 2018
Back to the Pursuit!
Published August 27, 2018 Employment , finding employment ClosedTags: accomplishments, activities, career, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, position, Resume, search, time, Workforce Solutions
Special Olympics Celebrates 50 Years
Published August 20, 2018 Employment , Seasonal ClosedTags: Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, olympics, special, Workforce Solutions
The Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities congratulates the Texas Special Olympics athletes for their outstanding performance at this year’s Games. The 2018 Special Olympic USA Games were held in Seattle July 1-6. A complete list of the 2018 Texas Team can be found at Special Olympics Texas. Continue reading ‘Special Olympics Celebrates 50 Years’
Summer Job Ending: Now What?
Published August 13, 2018 Employment , finding employment ClosedTags: experience, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, opportunity, References, Resume, summer, value, Workforce Solutions
The first day of school is right around the corner which means summer jobs are coming to an end. Once your summer job has ended, what you do with the experience can very well determine your future career path. Summer jobs are designed to give young adults opportunities to gain work experience, earn money, and build their resume. So now that your summer job has come to an end what is the next step? Continue reading ‘Summer Job Ending: Now What?’
Hiring 101
Published August 6, 2018 Employment , finding employment ClosedTags: applicants, employer, Gulf Coast, hiring, Houston jobs, Interview, persistence, reference, Worforce Soutions
Job seekers today have a wealth of information in books and online about how to best “perform” during an interview; how to answer interview questions that best fit a particular industry; basically how to give good, or rather excellent presentations during an interview. So that job seekers are well informed on how to “play the game,” I even teach job seekers how to present themselves. But how does an employer muddle through the numerous applicants and select the best one? Continue reading ‘Hiring 101’
