Just because you graduate from college doesn’t mean your education has been completed. There’s a lot of business acumen that college graduates lack as they are entering the workforce that isn’t taught in a classroom. Andy Teach, author of “From Graduation to Corporation: The Practical Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder One Rung at a Time” joins the show to share his crash course on Corporate America.
The hidden job market is the world’s worst kept secret, but many still wonder how they can effectively utilize it to find a job in today’s competitive employment atmosphere. Debra Feldman, Executive Job Search Agent at JobWhiz, knows the secret to harnessing the power of the hidden job market. Join her and host Cady Chesney as they dive into tips and strategies for effectively utilizing the hidden job market.
For a multitude of reasons, you may not have been able to finish your bachelors or post-graduate degrees. But leaving this information off of your resume could show a gap in your work history, or relevant experience that would assist you in getting a job. So what do you do? Tune in to find out from Peggy Koch, a senior staffing manager at Key Resource Group with over 15 years of experience in recruiting!
Networking isn’t something that you only do online, in fact, networking in person is a must for your job search. You may not know it, but as a college student or recent graduate you have an expansive network, and learning how to use it properly could help you attain a job. To provide you with tips and tricks, the President of Workplace that Work, Lynne Eisaguirre, is joining the show with host Cady Chesney.
The Birthday Party Project’s mission is to bring joy to homeless children through the magic of birthdays. With over 120 birthday parties hosted in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in 2014 alone, there are many opportunities to get involved with this magical organization. Monthly birthday parties are themed and come complete with activities, decorations, games, and cupcakes for children living in a partnered agency. If this sounds...
Results-driven. Team player. Detail-oriented. You know all of those buzzwords and phrases…but do you know to keep them off of your resume? What words should you include in your resume? Peggy Koch, a senior staffing member at Key Resource Group, LLC, has 15 years of recruiting experience and she knows what words you should leave off of your resume, and which ones you should include. Tune in to find out!
Everyone has a dream job, but when you ask someone to define what their dream job is they often have vague responses. Without a set in stone definition of your dream job, you could miss out on successfully attaining it. Skip Freeman, CEO of Hire to Win, joins the show to share 10 factors that you should weigh when you’re defining your dream job.
Many college students and recent graduates aren’t sure what kind of career they’ll actually be happy in – and thrive in. As a result, most recent grads apply to every job they’re “sort of” qualified for, not knowing if they’ll truly enjoy the work until they actually start the job. Maggie Mistal, a certified life purpose and career coach, has helped thousands of individuals soul search, research, and job search into their i...
Personal branding is a buzzword that’s heard often in the online job searching world, especially how this can be accomplished with social media. With numerous options for branding yourself on social media, many people question how they should accomplish this. Others, who are less familiar with social media question why it’s necessary. Erik Deckers, President and Owner of Pro Blog Service, joins Technically Speaking to share...
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that protects the rights of individuals with disabilities by eliminating barriers to their participation in many aspects of living and working in America, and also prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals with disabilities. However, there are many myths surrounding hiring these individuals. Felicia Nurmsen, President and CEO of Inclusive Workforce...