A gap in employment is no longer something to be ashamed of or something that you want to avoid during your job search, especially in the interview. Keep in mind that it’s okay to have one or more gaps in your employment history and that employers are aware. You are not the first person who has had to take time off work, and you won’t be the last. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the vast majority of people, 90%, have been unemployed at some point in their working lives. Nevertheless, how should you explain a gap in your employment history during an interview? Continue reading ‘How to Address an Employment Gap’
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How to Address an Employment Gap
Published July 28, 2019 Employment , finding employment , Labor Market Information ClosedTags: Employment, gap, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, Interview, LMI, Resume, skills, Workforce Solutions
What is BTW50+?
Published July 22, 2019 Employment , finding employment , Labor Market Information ClosedTags: 50+, AARP, Gulf Coast, HCC, Houston jobs, Workforce Solutions
Through a national community partnership launched by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) in partnership with Houston Community College (HCC) and Workforce Solutions, the Back to Work 50+, coaching and training seminars premiered at the Northeast HCC Campus on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Our second two-week project ended Thursday, May 2nd and received extremely positive reviews by participants! Continue reading ‘What is BTW50+?’
Hard Work to Brighter Smiles
Published July 15, 2019 Employment , finding employment ClosedTags: abilities, attention, Gulf Coast, hard, Houston jobs, smile, work, Workforce Solutions
In my family there was no such thing as easy work. Hard work was the name of the game. I didn’t like getting up early or having to stay longer anywhere. Now that I am older, I must admit that hard work has, indeed, paid off. I was raised in a large family so there was always something that needed to be done. There was the obvious household chores and lawn care, waiting in line for your turn to do laundry, and cooking for 14 people. Now you might be wondering what does this have to do with you, and I’ll tell you: hard work helps you to get ready for the road ahead! Continue reading ‘Hard Work to Brighter Smiles’
Summer is Here
Published July 8, 2019 Employment , finding employment ClosedTags: Goals, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, summer, vision, Workforce Solutions
Time to Reset your Goals & Vision
Summer is a great time to reset and revive your goals for the future. Whether you’re pursuing a new career opportunity, starting school or relaxing during the break, using the summer to review your plans can be an enriching activity to help focus the remainder of your year. Reviewing your goals can come in all forms – physical, emotional, or professional – summer can give you the chance to focus on certain aspects of your life that you can’t necessarily focus on completely during the spring, winter or fall. Continue reading ‘Summer is Here’
A Vibrant Time for your Success
Published July 1, 2019 Employment , finding employment , Labor Market Information , Seasonal ClosedTags: Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, information, labor, market, Workforce Solutions
The Fourth of July is a vibrant time during the summer when families unite to celebrate the birth of a country. And it’s not just any country, but in my opinion the best country in the world: The United States of America! One aspect regarding America’s greatness is its ability to establish policies that support America’s workers. Continue reading ‘A Vibrant Time for your Success’
How to Stand Out in the Crowd
Published June 24, 2019 Employment ClosedTags: Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, keywords, Resume, soft skills, Workforce Solutions
Use Keywords in Your Resume
These days in 2019, the job market is flooded with candidates. In order to stand out in a crowd, job seekers should be informed as possible about the jobs they are applying for just like a consumer who is shopping for a new car or, a new house, or new apartment. Think for a moment, just as a car buyer knows about all the vehicle options they desire, a job candidate must be able to speak the language of a company’s recruiter or hiring manager and that information should be included in your resume via keywords. Keywords simply reflect the job-related skills a company may be looking for, including technical and industry-related language. For a company, keyword search technology speeds up the hiring process and ensures the right candidates make it to the interview. Continue reading ‘How to Stand Out in the Crowd’
Jack of Most Trades
Published June 17, 2019 Employment , finding employment , Labor Market Information 2 CommentsTags: application, ethic, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, Leadership, learn, teamwork, trades, volunteer, Workforce Solutions
Many of us have heard the phrase “jack of all trades”. That phrase describes a person that is skilled in many trades without necessarily having one specialty. The phrase, in my opinion, has a good connotation. And thinking of Father’s Day just yesterday, I’m reminded of my Father because he was a Jack of all trades. Continue reading ‘Jack of Most Trades’
