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Resumes That Get Results
by Norman Sternfeld Give The Employer What They Want The number one goal of a resume is to get you invited for an interview. In order to make this happen, your resume needs to make you look like a great fit for the job being offered. A resume is more than a report...
October Magazine 2012
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Discussion 16: Interview Questions
Here are some of the most popular interview questions. How would you answer them? What were your expectations for the job? What have you learned from your mistakes? What did you like or dislike about your previous job? What was the biggest accomplishment /...
A Great Place To Work – Check Out City of Waco Benefits
by Yolanda L Salazar The City of Waco is one of the top ten employers in the Waco, Texas area. If you secure employment with this employer, you are one of the fortunate ones. Earlier this year, we published an article entitled "Do You Want To Work For the City of...
So You Have A Record
by Sheena Williams There are times in our lives where we have made some bad choices, or some bad choices were made around us, and we find ourselves unable to find work due to the fact that we have a rap sheet. It can be difficult to find employment because the hiring...
An Applicant’s Blind Opponent
by Erica Mitchell-Breedlove In my Human Resources (HR) profession, I review anywhere from 80 - 1,500 employment applications on a weekly basis. Most applications are accompanied by additional precious employment documents, i.e. resumes, cover letter,...
Flu Season – It Doesn’t Go Well With Work
by Sheena Williams We are not doctors, but having had a few colds around the office, we know that working with a runny nose and a fever is no fun for anyone! So in the interest of cold season coming up, we thought it would be nice (and self-serving because we needed...
Discussion 15: Networking the New Way
With all the new social networks (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter), connecting with people has become easier worldwide. You can chat with friends and relatives in other states or share your resume and career interests with companies across the globe. These social networks...
Discussion 14: Expand Your Horizons.
There is always a first step, but where that last step takes you is just as important. However, in today's topic, where you park your car may be a better term. In many of our classes, we have discussed expanding your job search circle. For example, take a map and...
Discussion 13: Smile, Say Cheese!
Good Morning Everyone, Today we would like to discuss how you present yourself in the Job Market through pictures. Your image is everything when it comes to getting a job, and professionalism is key. We must always be aware of the statement we make with our clothes,...
Discussion 12: UI Benefits and Other Announcements
Please be patient as the corresponding video will be up later today. Thank you! Hello, this is Sheena. Today we have three new things to discuss: the Extended Unemployment Benefits, our last job event and the new contractor for the Heart Of Texas...
September Magazine 2012
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Discussion 11: It’s Not Over!
[jwplayer mediaid="3311"] Hi, this is Sheena with CampusJobXpress and this is Discussion #11. In response to our discussion last week, we got a letter and I am going to read it to you now. It is called My Past, My Future. Actually, the title of it is It Is Not...
Communication Malfunction! Help!
by Marrisa Maldonado There are two key oral communication skills that most people struggle with and they are active listening and providing feedback. Have you ever had a discussion with someone and told them, "Hey, you're not listening to me!" even though they...
Taxes, Taxes, Taxes
by Melvin Collins, Jr Have you ever received your paycheck at the end of a grueling work period and you take a peek at your earnings and you just want to ask, "Who is this guy FICA and why is he taking my money?" We are going to take a look at a typical paycheck and...
Taking Advantage of Seasonal Jobs
by Sheena Williams Ahh holiday time! The sounds of tingling bells and children's laughter! The presents, the calendar that says it's August... What? August? I know what you're thinking. The holidays are a long way off, but for retail and restaurants, the season is...
So, You Didn’t Get The Job
by Sheena Williams So you have waited and waited, and found that you were not selected for that position you felt you were so perfect for and really wanted. You spent time and stress on a job that didn't come through, and now you're wondering....... Take a Deep Breath...
Company-Sponsored Events
by Sheena Williams Oh look! You've been invited to the company's holiday party! Wait! Maybe, it's a job- related cook out. Wait, wait... is that conference? Whatever the occasion, maybe they all have one thing in common, and it's that they are all work-related....
Discussion 9: Video Posting Update
[jwplayer mediaid="3223"] Video Update! (Note: Being that this is our first video post, please bear with us and give us feedback so that we can improve.) Good morning everyone, this is our first video post so let us know if you are able to view it and hear it okay....
Discussion 8: Open Discussion
OPEN DISCUSSION This week is an open discussion about what's own your mind? I would like to start the discussion with a few general statements. The Job Club is a place where each one of us can share job search experiences and opportunities. Each week, I...
Need Help?
NEED HELP? by Sheena Williams and Yoli Salazar "Help, I need somebody!" It's a popular song, but there are days when you truly need help. There are times when you are stuck in a place where you aren't sure what to do. So, have you ever found yourself thinking,...
Punctuation
By Yolanda L Salazar I hope you had time to take the small test we provided in Job Club Discussion #7, Punctuation on August 29, 2012. The comments were varied. Some felt it was rather easy and they felt good that they had done pretty well. Others indicated that it...
August Magazine 2012
Discussion 7: Punctuation Question
Punctuation, what is it good for? Absolutely everything! This is true; punctuation is important in many situations, especially when the situation is your employment. Intelligence is a necessary tool at every place of business and knowing how to use...
Searching for Information
by Sheena Williams You Have A Question. You have a burning desire to get information. Happenstance has caused you to require the answer and by gosh, you are going to get it! Swell, you turn to the library and then you turn to the internet, and your search has yielded...
Managers and Leaders
by Marrisa Maldonado The role of a manager and the role of a leader are often thought to go hand in hand. Many individuals think that in order to be a manager, you have to be a leader and vice versa, but the fact of the matter is that both positions have differences...
Grammar Income Test
From Ash to Ask by Sharon Rector Understanding How Language Can Affect Your Income In the summer of 1971, I was afforded the opportunity to attend Baylor University's Upward Bound Program as an incoming freshman. I had just graduated from high school with good...
Social Media for the Worker
By Sheena Williams Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, bloggers are all social media sites. Let me reiterate, they are social media sites. If you break those three words down, it means a site that uses media for you to be social. You can share pictures, thoughts, songs, and...
Discussion 6: Grammar Test
The Grammar Income Test UNIVERSITY OF MOTTSBURGH OCCUPATIONAL INVENTORY OF GRAMMATICAL KNOWLEDGE As demonstrated in the research of Dr. Edward McCormick, an individual's habits of grammar correlate with her or his income. Test results indicate that one can predict...
Discussion 5: Hey, What’s the Big Idea?
What IS the big idea, we ask. So far Job Club has been a hit, but we want Opinions. What do you think would improve Job Club? What would you like to see added or talked about. Tell us Your Big Idea. Just another serious reminder, many of you are not making at least...
Discussion 4: Is That Your Final Answer?
We have asked everyone to be ready to do a one minute presentation on the ultimate interview question: "Tell me about yourself". Everyone assumed they were ready to do that, but after hearing some individuals this is not the case. All answers to every question should...
Am I too Old to Change Careers?
Am I Too Old To Change Careers? You said you want to change your career at this stage of the game? Well, let me tell you that you are never too old. Today, most of us are finding ourselves having to work much longer than we ever imagined. The days of an early...
Preparing for the Interview
PREPARING FOR THE INTERVIEW It's a known fact that employers hire people they like, people who they can relate to or who they seem are like them somehow. Because of this, first and foremost, be likable and create a good first impression on your interview. P E O...
Culture at Work
Culture at Work Culture is at work every day and while most people think of culture as a way to distinguish their membership to an ethnic group, they seldom think of it as having an impact at their job or their interviewing process. When you apply to a job, you are...
Creating Your Future
Creating Your Future In creating your future, you need to learn how to choose to be the YOU you want to be! We are not our actions, because we can change our actions and still be ourselves. For the same reason, we are not our thoughts, our opinions, our beliefs or our...
