“Let us make a pot of Tortilla Soup!” Not to worry, I have read about 28 different recipes and they are all great, but they all offered similar and different versions of the same dish. It was time to give dad a call. “Dad, how do I decide on a recipe?” “Just pick one,” he blurts out. I suggested a particular ingredient I felt would make the soup memorable. With annoyance in his voice he tells me, “Look… it’s time for you to make it your own way,” then he hangs up on me. Continue reading ‘It’s Time to Make it Your Own’
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It’s Time to Make it Your Own
Published December 19, 2018 Employment Leave a CommentTags: career, Networking Summary, Social Networking, Workforce Solutions
Holidays and Company Culture
Published November 27, 2018 Employment , finding employment , Seasonal ClosedTags: Attitude, Career advice, Employee Relations, Employers, HR Policy, information, Social Networking, Workforce Solutions
The holidays are right around the corner. That means things like holiday hiring, and holiday party planning are probably underway too. HR might be busy with the hiring piece. But should you be involved with the holiday planning? If you’re focused on your company’s culture, it’s probably a good idea. If you’ve just gotten a job and need a little help navigating your company’s culture, here is a great article from mystaffpro.com to help you fit right in. Continue reading ‘Holidays and Company Culture’
Social Networking 101
Published March 27, 2015 Employment ClosedTags: Career advice, connection, effective job search, Facebook, finding a job, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, Jobvite, linkedin, Networking, series, social media, Social Networking, Twitter, Workforce Solutions
The Workforce Solutions blog this week has focused on the importance of networking. On Monday, David explained that networking is still alive and well in this digital age. Then Cornelius shared tips on accessing the “hidden” job market, building lasting relationships and overcoming the challenges of networking for people who aren’t naturally social.
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What’s In Your Closet Now?
Published August 11, 2014 Employment 1 CommentTags: appearance, Attitude, Career advice, Economize, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, How to find a job, job hunting, job seekers, Preparation, Rebranding Your Skills, Social Networking, Wardrobe, Workforce Solutions
In a previous blog, What’s in Your Closet?, I discussed the importance of company culture and “fit.” Have you taken inventory of your closet since then? If not, I encourage you to do so! As you do, keep these tips in mind for cost effective ways to stretch your wardrobe while creating your own personal brand: Continue reading ‘What’s In Your Closet Now?’
Spring Cleaning
Published March 23, 2014 Employment ClosedTags: Career advice, Employers, Employment, How to find a job, Networking, online presence, profiles, social media, Social Networking, Workforce Solutions
Tidying Up Your Online Presence
March 20th marked the first day of spring, one of my favorite seasons. Enjoying sunshine, fresh air, blossoming vegetation, and new births just makes me feel happy. As Mother Nature renews herself, many people follow suit and work on “cleaning up” various aspects of their lives.
Last year I wrote a spring cleaning blog about dusting off your attitude. This year I thought I would focus my spring cleaning tips on ensuring a professional online presence.
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Unemployment, Resumes, and Interviews…Oh My!
Published October 28, 2013 Employment ClosedTags: ATS, Attitude, Career advice, cognitive skills, communication skills, Houston jobs, How to find a job, interpersonal skills, job hunting, Job Search, job seekers, keywords, Networking, social media, Social Networking, technical skills, wizard of oz, Workforce Solutions, yellow brick road
The Yellow Brick Road to Job Searching
Searching for a job in today’s market can sometimes leave you feeling a lot like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz — sucked up in a storm of activity and dropped smack in the middle of some foreign land, where you really don’t understand what is going on or how to get back onto familiar ground. If you are anything like me, you might actually have tried clicking your heels together and saying, “There’s no place like home, there’s no place like home!” Most likely to no avail 🙂
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Your Research is Gold – Part 3
Published July 29, 2013 Employment ClosedTags: Career advice, Employee Relations, Employment, Houston jobs, How to find a job, job hunting, job hunting blogs, Job Search, job seekers, jobs, Networking, Social Networking, Workforce Solutions
How have you been doing since my last blog on researching employers? I will now show you other resources where you can find information on companies as part of your job search.
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