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Discusssion 31: Dressing for success!
Are you really ready for a job? We tell ourselves that we are ready to work, and that we will do anything to get the job of our dreams. We study up on new technology. We brush up on our interview skills and practice in front of a mirror. Although, when the time...
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Whataburger
With open ears, we hear the need for jobs. Our subscribers are looking for jobs with benefits and jobs with a future. During our exploration of available opportunities, one such company has come into the spotlight... Careers at Whataburger Whataburger®...
Discussion 30: Job Event and Showcase
As we work on finding employers for you to apply to for employment, check your resumes and update your Work In Texas Profile. We would like to give you material that is thought-provoking. The following is for you to think about and check if you are taking the right...
Do I Wait Till My Ship or the Lotto?
by robert@mypastdoesnotequalmyfuture.org "Nothing creates more unhappiness than failed expectations...Expectations are an attempt to control the future. ~Deepak Chopra I knew this person who would condition positive statements of his future with...
January Magazine 2013
cjx | new you | wpmg | resolution | countdown | personality | mistakes
Discussion 29: We Support Our Job Seekers!
As you know, we are constantly looking for ways to assist you in your efforts to find work. We would first like to remind you of the many services that Workforce Solutions could provide you with, including the following: Universal (core) Services for individuals...
Live with Intention
Steps For Landing A Job
STEPS TO LANDING A JOB THAT MAKES YOU HAPPY Article provided by JobSearchInfo.com When you're embarking on a new job search, it is very helpful to first think about the types of jobs you could be happy with. You should think about the type of company, the type...
Organizing Your Job Search
It's a brand new year, and it's time to clean up and organize your job search! That's right --- everything from brushing up your resume to getting all your information organized to do your resume. Need suggestions? That's what we live for! We have outlined some...
Putting Valentines Back In Your Budget
By Sheena Williams Valentine's Day is quickly approaching! That's right, hearts, flowers, candy and cards! It's a chance to re-connect with those you love, whether you are in a relationship or not. It's a chance to show someone that you appreciate them for being...
Life Wheel
By Sheena Williams Looking at the ups and downs of last year can certainly make your head spin. All of the choices that you did or didn't make, the chances that you did and didn't take have all led you to the "you" that you are at this moment! What's done is done, and...
Discussion 28: Help us find employers!
We continue to attempt to help everyone find employment, so, remember there is a Food Service Job Fair Thursday, January 24th at the Waco Workforce Center from 9 to 12 noon. This job fair includes manager positions. Please plan to attend to explore all opportunities...
Discussion 27: Available Jobs
These are jobs that have come up in WorkinTexas in the last week. If you are interested in any of these positions, let us know so that we can start screening you for them. Make sure your WorkInTexas is up-to-date, then, we can schedule a time for you to come in and...
Discussion 26: News, Updates, and Questions
Attention All Subscribers: We are pleased to announce that Washington has passed the unemployment extension which should go through December 2013. However, if you have been listening to the news, you will take note that the news media is alluding to the fact that...
Discussion 25: UI (Un-employment Insurance) Questions
Hello, We hope that you all had a happy holiday and a happy new year! The discussion is late today, because we are trying to see what is going to happen with your UI benefits. We have heard the vote, but we are now waiting to see what the response for Texas will be....
December 2012 Magazine
Happy Anniversary WPMG
By Melvin Collins. Jr. January 1, 2013 marks the beginning of the twenty-fifth year of Workforce Partners Management Group, LLC. This company began as ADAPT Publishing Company, Inc. by Melvin Collins, Jr. and Yolanda L. Salazar to write and publish transitional and...
Top Five Personality Traits Employers Hire Most
by FORBESWOMAN Top Five Personality Traits Employers Hire Most I know you: You've made looking for your next job, well... your job. You've scoured your resume of clichéd buzzwords, brushed up on body language and even gotten a handle on the dreaded video...
Top 10 Worst Body Mistakes To Make In An Interview
by Forbes.com 10 Body Language Interview Mistakes From eye contact to posture to the way you fix your hair, avoid these 10 physical slip-ups in your next job interview. 1. Bad Postured Posture Leaning back is lazy or arrogant, leaning forward is aggressive and...
The Countdown to May and Graduation Begins
Beginning January 1, 2013 CampusJobXpress.com starts its countdown to graduation. CampusJobXpress.com (CJX) was developed to serve college students as they approached graduation. Many students finish their education with a degree, certification or license, plus a loan...
New Year’s Work Resolutions
By Sheena Williams It's that time again! The holidays are over, and it's time to take down the tree. Time to reflect on what a year 2012 has been. The ups and downs, the high and lows, and the sometimes those days that were just middle of the road! It's...
A New Year and A New You
By Sheena Williams A makeover is something that everyone should try, now and then. I don't mean getting a new suit or buying a new brand of make-up. Those are fantastic too, however, there are changes that we can make, on the inside and around us, that can also...
Discussion 24: New Job Resolutions
Hello, our discussion is late this week due to the holidays, don't worry participation will be counted as normal! A New Year's resolution is a commitment that a person makes to one or more personal goals, projects, or the reforming of...
Discussion 23: Happy Holidays
To start this discussion we would like to give the most up to date answer we have received regarding UI Benefits from the Heart Of Texas Workforce Center:"You can still make your payment request on your scheduled day even if that day is the 29th , 30th, or 31st."We...
Discussion 22: UI Benefits and More
Below you will find a notice from the Texas Workforce Commission. This notice is to inform you of the latest information available on UI benefits. Please read it carefully. If you have any questions, just ask! Here's the...
Discussion 21: Attitude of Gratitude
This is a story we could all learn a lesson from! Gratitude Napkins by Robert Williams Frank's Diner was once an energized, thriving business, a favorite spot for locals and tourists alike in the scenic New England town of York Beach, Maine. But...
The Perception of Tattoos
By Sharon Rector The essence of the articles I write deal solely with life lessons, oftentimes my own, but also the life lessons of others. It is said that with age comes wisdom. Hopefully, the tidbit of wisdom I am about to share will help someone to make a...
Crafty Christmas
By Sheena Williams Christmas Gifts that cost very little... So, do you have a lot of people who are looking at you as their Great Santa this year? But not being employed has put you in a gift-giving pinch, right? While the obvious answer would be to politely abstain...
FUN Things To Do in Waco at Christmastime FOR FREE
By Sheena Williams The worst thing about the holidays is not being able to be with the ones you love. The second worst thing about the holidays is not being able to afford to celebrate with them the way you would like to. There are so many things around the holidays...
Is Being Unemployed Making You Just A Little Crazy?
By Yolanda L Salazar Being unemployed is a very stressful thing to deal with on a day-to-day basis. Being unemployed during the holiday season can also add to that stress. We definitely know it is not easy. Not knowing where your money is coming from during the next...
Ethics in the Workplace
By Marissa Maldonado When you get hired and put time into your job, most of us tend to get comfortable with what we say and do in the presence of our co-workers, but can this hinder your career in the long run? Sometimes co-workers become our personal friends which...
November Magazine 2012
Discussion 19: Playing your hand?
This is Melvin. First let me say Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Campusjobxpress and the Heart Of Texas Workforce Solutions Centers. I would like for you to reflect on all the good things that have come your way and the great possibilities of the future. Some of...
Discussion 18: Trying New Approaches
The following is a letter I am sending out to college students in Austin. Please read this and let me know your thoughts. It is my belief, each of you will need to try a different approach to your job search. For some of you, this video presentation could open new...
Discussion 17: Getting Your Job Search Togther
[jwplayer mediaid="3531"] Hello, this is Melvin. Sorry I have been away for a while but I wanted to re-connect with all of you. I have a lot of things I need to discuss with you very quickly. A lot of you got an email. Many of you have been responding to job club, but...