When I was seeking employment it took me over a year to find the right job. My brother, on the other hand, found a job in less than a week after losing his job. In fact, he never had a problem finding employment quickly. One day I asked him how he keeps finding jobs so quickly. He told me that he simply has a positive attitude. I didn’t understand what that meant until I realized that whatever I was doing wasn’t working so I had to change something. My resume was effective enough to get me interviews; however, I wasn’t getting the job offers after the interview. I decided that maybe my attitude was the issue. Continue reading ‘The Power of a Positive Attitude’
Archive for August, 2019
The Power of a Positive Attitude
Published August 26, 2019 Employment , finding employment ClosedTags: Attitude, gratitude, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, Interview, positive, Workforce Solutions
Give More, Get More?
Published August 19, 2019 Employment , finding employment , Seasonal 1 CommentTags: Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, money, Networking, opportunity, relationships, rewarding, time, volunteer, Workforce Solutions
University of British Columbia professor Elizabeth Dunn recently spoke during a T.E.D Talk about the idea of how giving will increase someone’s happiness. I thought about the idea for a minute and realized that monetary giving can be rewarding, but giving of your time can be just as rewarding. Often, when we think about giving we think about our financial situation and whether we can afford to give. I have never seen anyone on the corner with a sign asking for time instead of money, simply because money is the commodity that most people value. Continue reading ‘Give More, Get More?’
Free Online Computer Technology Tutorials
Published August 12, 2019 Employment , Seasonal ClosedTags: free, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, learning, Workforce Solutions
Workforce Solutions offers free seminars in our career offices and at various community locations to provide individuals looking for work with creative tools that help navigate today’s job market. In addition to that, there are other community based organizations that provide online tutorials that help with or complement job search skills. Continue reading ‘Free Online Computer Technology Tutorials’
Are You Part of the Skilled Workforce?
Published August 5, 2019 Employment , finding employment , Labor Market Information ClosedTags: Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, skills, stackable, technology, training, Workforce Solutions
The way we do work is changing. Think about it: what jobs have disappeared that we remember in days gone by? I remember having a milkman deliver our milk, butter, and cheese on a regular basis. Where did he go? I’ve watched movies that show elevator operators who pushed the buttons for the floors we needed to get to. Why did we need an elevator operator in the first place? There was a time when you could call a company and speak to a live person who would route the phone calls – I miss that! Continue reading ‘Are You Part of the Skilled Workforce?’
