Recently I attended some courses on Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement methods that companies implement to cut costs and add value. This led me to believe that there are certain lean principles that can definitely help in your job search. In this blog I will share aspects that can transform your mindset and help you to continuously improve. Continue reading ‘Lean into the Workforce’
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Lean into the Workforce
Published May 30, 2016 Employment 2 CommentsTags: Continuous Improvement, Employment, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, Job Search, Lean, Six Sigma, Workforce Solutions
Beyond the Struggle
Published April 25, 2016 Employment 1 CommentTags: Attitude, Career advice, Employment, Gulf Coast, homeless, homelessness, Houston jobs, Income Now, job hunting, Job Search, Rebranding Your Skills, road to recovery, self-improvement, Unemployment, veterans, Workforce Solutions
“Without a struggle, there can be no progress.” – Frederick Douglas
This quote clearly defines the challenges I have faced in my self-improvement journey. As I begin my new role as a Regional Navigator with Workforce Solutions, I would like to take this opportunity to share my personal story in hopes of inspiring others.
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Luck O’ the Irish
Published March 14, 2016 Employment 1 CommentTags: 30 second commercial, Attitude, blarney stone, CAR statement, Career advice, green, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, How to find a job, job hunting, Job Search, leprechauns, Luck O' the Irish, St. Paddy, St. Patrick's Day, St. Patty, Workforce Solutions
St. Patrick’s Day, a day filled with everything green, is right around the corner. If you’re currently searching for a job and are perhaps short on “green,” you’re likely not in the mood for celebration. Here are some St. Patty’s Day themed tips that could improve your job search. Good luck!
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Dress for Success
Published August 31, 2015 Employment ClosedTags: Attire, Attitude, Career advice, dress, dress code, Dress for Success, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, How to find a job, image, Interview, job hunting, Job Search, piercings, Preparation, tattoos, Workforce Solutions
Does it really make a difference how you dress for your next job interview?
I recently asked this question to a group of prospective job applicants, and I was astonished to hear some of their answers.
Many of them said it was perfectly fine to wear blue jeans or wrinkled clothes with their pants falling down. Some even thought it was acceptable to show up wearing a sweat suit and sneakers!
Just so you know, that’s not acceptable. Don’t do it!
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