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American Community Journals — the Parent Company of BUCKSCO Today — Seeks roving Editor/Writer
American Community Journals (ACJ) — the parent company of VISTA Today, MONTCO Today, DELCO Today, and BUCKSCO Today — is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and versatile editor/writer to assist with the editorial operations of its four platforms. This full-time position will serve as a Roving Editor for all of ACJ’s .Today platforms. Primary duties include…
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Could that Remote Job Listing be Misleading You About it Actually Being Remote?
While remote work is not for everyone, many have still been ecstatic to be able to work from home. It means getting time back from your commute, a more relaxed dress code, and the freedom to help take care of pets and kids without hiring help. A lot of jobs have grown to facilitate this…
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Job Applicants are Ditching Cover Letters and Still Getting Hired
When it comes to the application process, the part that most people probably dread the most is the cover letter. Lots of job seekers feel their resume speaks for itself, so why do they have to bother expanding on their qualifications and interest in the position? Now some candidates are saying they are done with…
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How to Find Companies That Are Hiring Now
If you have not seen much luck with finding the job openings you want, it is probably time to change up your strategy. It is very likely there are tons of great chances that you are just not encountering because your search methods need work. The Balance Careers shared quite a few good resources, starting…
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Consider Job Crafting Before Joining the Great Resignation
Have you ever had a job created because of your skill set and what you bring to the table? If employed, you can also propose a job crafted for you too. It’s great when a company wants you as a new employee because of your knowledge and experience. It’s also a great feeling when a…
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What Differentiates a Part-Time Job from a Full-Time Job?
If you have been looking into part-time work, that can be an ambiguous term if you are not familiar with it. Obviously, it means fewer hours than full-time, but that still leaves a wide range for what your schedule could be. There are a lot of different scenarios you could encounter with part-time positions that…
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5 Tips for Managing a Part-time Job When You’re Already Employed Full-time
If you are looking to earn more from your work, ideally you could just get a raise or more hours from your job. If that isn’t feasible, you might look for other full-time work. But sometimes nothing falls into place there or you just can’t find that higher salary. That might mean it’s time to…
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Why Now May Be the Best Time to Ask for a Raise
As much as everyone would love a raise, a lot of people don’t feel bold enough to ask. The thought of being turned down can be highly discouraging. It’s easier to say you will postpone asking so you can build up more accomplishments at work, even if that day never comes. But now with unusually…
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Easy Tips for Managing Unread Email Overload
Regardless of how many email accounts you have to try and organize your communication, they can quickly become overrun. Even basic services you need to perform your job, like Google, Slack, Asana, or your company itself can all fill your inbox up with unnecessary updates. That’s not even mentioning once spam services start getting hold…
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How to Prepare for a Timed Written Test for a Job Application
As a job-seeking candidate, how do you prepare for a timed-written test on an unknown topic where you need to provide reasons of support for your submission? It’s easy to write once you have created an outline to follow. Do your brainstorming with your reasoning, and then write sentences, which will turn into paragraphs. You…
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4 Tips to Avoid Getting Pulled Into Pointless Meetings
If you are like most people, you probably do not get excited when you learn a meeting is scheduled at work. That’s because they frequently relay information that could have been conveyed via more expedient methods. Pulling everyone off their assignments is not worth it unless you legitimately need everyone’s input. So The Wall Street…
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Media’s Bill Whitaker Talks About His ’60 Minutes’ Career
Journalist Bill Whitaker, a Media Borough native, worked for years at CBS News before he got the plum position of correspondent on 60 Minutes, writes Stephen Battaglio for the Los Angeles Times. He got the spot in 2014 after covering Asia and working for two decades as a fixture on the CBS Evening News. The…
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Creating a Perfect Out-of-Office Email Response
You are exhausted from putting in long hours at work but have finally reached that vacation time you scheduled months in advance. You set up your work email to say you’ll be away and who to contact instead. It should be that simple, right? But you know you will still have plenty of people who…
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Mike Lemon, Who Helped Cast Local Talent in Movies, Remembered
Mike Lemon, a retired casting director who pulled in local talent for major motion pictures and TV shows, passed May 1, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 74-year-old founder of Mike Lemon Casting, was also a filmmaker, writer, teacher and outspoken LGBTQ advocate. He lived for a time in Drexel Hill and Springfield…
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2022’s Top Paying Gig Jobs
If you are looking to make some extra cash, gigs and side hustles are more common than ever today. If you search, you can find side gigs in just about anything, but not all of them are worth your time. The site The Ways to Wealth did a breakdown of many of the highest paying…
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10 Top Tech Companies Hiring in Philadelphia
The tech field is constantly shifting as new advancements develop. As seen with the Robinhood app last year, some companies skyrocket into importance only to fade out of relevance in a sharp plummet. Finding the leaders in tech means not only looking at their peaks but their long-term sustainability. Per the site Built In, here…
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Richboro Dad Creates Professional Opportunities for Intellectually Challenged Workers, Including His Son
Richboro resident Michael Fitzgerald’s 24-year-old son Shawn sought a productive career. But his Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities (IDD) status hampered him. So Michael, looking to give Shawn a leg up (as fathers do), took action. The resulting organization he co-launched, ABLE Force, was covered by Matteo Iadonisi at 6abc. The nonprofit currently provides job opportunities to…









































