Many workers have come to the realization of how important having a 2nd job may be in the efforts of sustaining their household. With the government shutdown, many federal workers weren’t getting paid so they had to find ways to supplement their income.
Posts Tagged 'jobs'
Landing That Second Job
Published February 11, 2019 Employment ClosedTags: Career advice, Employment, job hunting, jobs, Preparation, Unemployment, Workforce Solutions
Making the Most of Social Media in Your Job Search
Published July 23, 2018 Employment , Facebook , Labor Market Information , LinkedIn , Twitter ClosedTags: Facebook, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, instagram, jobs, linkedin, media, Networking, profile, social, tools, Workforce Solutions, youtube
We can all agree that looking for a job can be challenging. Keep in mind, that job hunting is a two-way street. While YOU are researching potential employers and learning all you can about the hiring managers who’ll be interviewing you, THEY are checking you out too. The good news is that social media networking tools can be a tremendous asset in finding a job or career. Networking is one of the most important components of job searching. Continue reading ‘Making the Most of Social Media in Your Job Search’
Set and Monitor Goals
Published November 13, 2017 Employment , finding employment ClosedTags: direction, focus, goal, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, jobs, plan, process, purpose, search, Workforce Solutions, written
Previous blogs describe how developing a job search plan can be effective, and have explained how to pin-point specific labor market information with regards to individuals’ our own skills and interests. Blogforce has also considered some effective ways to look for work through job search networking. Now, let’s talk about setting goals. It may seem like we’re getting off the subject of job searching, but not really. Remember that if you’re not looking for anything, you’ll find it. Similarly, if you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll still get there (nowhere). Continue reading ‘Set and Monitor Goals’
Hiding in Plain Sight
Published November 16, 2015 Employment 1 CommentTags: available, Gulf Coast, hiding, high demand, high growth, Houston jobs, jobs, mike rowe, occupations, opportunities, people, reality, sight, Workforce Solutions, working
Reality shows turn me off. In particular I loathe reality shows with predictable stereotypes. The shows that are purposefully staged for conflict, televising dysfunctional people behaving badly.
There is one reality show that I do fancy… Continue reading ‘Hiding in Plain Sight’
