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’
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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
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’
Summer Youth Programs
Published April 28, 2014 Employment ClosedTags: Career advice, Employers, Employment, Houston, Houston jobs, How to find a job, job hunting, job hunting blogs, Job Search, jobs, Summer Youth, Teen jobs, Workforce Solutions, Youth employment, Youth Job Programs, Youth Jobs, Youth Summer Jobs
As part of the Regional Facilitator Team with Workforce Solutions, I get to work with youth on career exploration and job readiness skills. Frequently these young people communicate how frustrating and difficult it is for them to find a job. Below are a few scenarios that have been shared with me:
• I’m in high school and can’t get a job because I don’t have any work experience
• I’m 19, working on a GED, and need a job but don’t know where to start
• I’m a teen parent that is unsure how to support my child
• I’m a youth with a disability and am unsure where to look for opportunities
Landing a job in an employer’s market can be a difficult task. This task is made even more difficult when additional barriers such as those listed above are added to the mix. Continue reading ‘Summer Youth Programs’
How to Pick the Top Workplaces
Published April 21, 2014 Employment ClosedTags: Career advice, Employers, Employment, Houston, Houston jobs, How to find a job, job hunting, job hunting blogs, Job Search, job seekers, jobs, Workforce Solutions
There are many top ranked locally headquartered companies in Houston; according to Workforce Dynamics, a Pennsylvania-based research firm, some are even ranked among the nation’s ten best places to work.
Before pursuing employment with any corporation, I encourage all job seekers to investigate and discover as much as possible about companies that interest them. The facts gathered can be invaluable when deciding on the best places to work. Continue reading ‘How to Pick the Top Workplaces’
Spring Fever
Published April 14, 2014 Employment ClosedTags: Attitude, Career advice, Employment, Houston, Houston jobs, How to find a job, job hunting, job hunting blogs, Job Search, job seekers, jobs, Preparation, Workforce Solutions
We are coming into the holiday season starting with Good Friday and ending with the beauty and glory of Easter! The official start of spring, the Spring Equinox takes place on March 20, 2014; however, Easter is often considered the unofficial start of spring. Continue reading ‘Spring Fever’
Effective Communications
Published April 7, 2014 Employment ClosedTags: ADA, communicating, communication, Employers, Gulf Coast, Houston, Houston jobs, Job Skills, jobs, Networking, Workforce Solutions
One afternoon as I left a restaurant and was loading my wheelchair into my car, I noticed a young couple walking out. I watched as the gentleman stayed on the sidewalk for a smoke break while his spouse took a seat inside their vehicle and started the engine. I thought it odd, but obviously the wife had strict orders that their vehicle be smoke free. What really amazed me was how their conversation continued even with her in the vehicle and him on the sidewalk – with the engine running! They were both speaking American Sign Language (ASL). Continue reading ‘Effective Communications’
