Career Development
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Do you have a USP, PBS, or VPS on LinkedIn?
Do you have a USP, PBS, or VPS on LinkedIn? Unique Selling Proposition, Personal Branding Statement, and Value Proposition Statement are the full terms for the acronyms. Unique Selling Proposition (USP) In 1961, Rosser Reeves published a book called Reality in Advertising, which is still available for sale today and is considered a classic. In…
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General & LinkedIn Tips on Bad References from a Former Employer
Dealing with bad references from a former employer can be challenging, but handling the situation professionally is crucial to minimize its impact on your job search. Here are some tips below to help you navigate this situation of bad references and a Q&A with Marc E. Weinstein of Weinstein Law Firm, LLC in Fort Washington,…
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SCORE Bucks County Helps Local Woodworker Scale Business, Hire Staff
Andrew Barbaro was working a dead-end job as a property inspector when his wife asked him to create a cat and dog barrier from extra lumber. Little did he know that the project would change his career trajectory dramatically. A former metal fabricator, Barbaro, of Philadelphia, had always loved building things. The gate he created…
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Does Your LinkedIn Profile Look Like an Old Rusty Car Because of Neglect?
Neglecting your LinkedIn profile can have several negative consequences, especially if you are a professional looking to advance your career or network effectively. Here are some key reasons why you should not neglect your LinkedIn profile: First Impressions: Your LinkedIn profile often serves as a first impression for potential employers, clients, partners, or colleagues. Neglecting…
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Montgomery County’s Workforce Development Board Receives Funding for Digital Literacy
Montgomery County’s Workforce Development Board, known as MontcoWorks, has received $45,000 in grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry to support the continued digital literacy efforts in the county. With the funding, MontcoWorks in partnership with Full Circle Computing will now be able to support four classes of foundational digital literacy programming.…
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SCORE Bucks County to Offer Five Free Business Webinars in September
In a continued effort to keep the local business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer five free business webinars, as well as a small business resource summit in September. On Sept. 5, SCORE will offer “Powering Your Business: Manage Your Energy Usage & Save Money” from 11:30 AM – 1 PM. Led by PECO…
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SCORE Mentors Help Nonprofit Expand Mission with Thrift Store Addition
After recovering from addiction and abuse, Levittown native Tracey Long transformed her trauma into a tool to help other women heal from similar ordeals. She founded True Light, Inc. in 2015 and serves as the nonprofit organization’s chief executive officer. Through True Light, Long operates a safe haven in lower Bucks County that provides food,…
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Looking to Start a New Career? This Job Fair in Bucks County is Offering Opportunities
Back to school means time to interview for the job of your dreams at the Bucks County Fall Job Fair. Held Sept. 20 from 11 AM – 2 PM at the Barnes & Noble Court at the Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem, RecruitmentQueen’s annual job fair marries the convenience of seeking a new job with optimal…
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Retired Business Owner Furthers 20-Year Career as a SCORE Bucks Mentor
When John Sheehan was starting out as a business owner of his software and data processing company, he did not have a mentor to guide him in financing and other aspects of running a business. “I could have used one,” said Sheehan, of Newtown. “I thought I knew everything. I launched the company. When you’re…
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Indian Restaurant in Newtown to Host a Business Card Exchange This Week
A popular restaurant in Bucks County will be hosting an event that will allow local residents to meet and chat with fellow businesspeople. Guru’s Indian Cuisine, located at 203 North Sycamore Street in Newtown, will be hosting a Business Card Exchange event for the Newtown Business Association on Aug. 9 from 5 – 7 PM. “Join…
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PennDOT Looking for New Hires to Help at Their Maintenance Facility in Pipersville
Those who are looking to work to keep Bucks County safe will have the opportunity to apply for a lucrative career this month. PennDOT Engineering District 6 will host a hiring event for Bucks County Maintenance on Aug. 15, from 9 AM – 2 PM. The event will be held at PennDOT’s Bucks County Maintenance…
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SCORE to Offer 5 Free Business Webinars in the Month of August. Read to Learn More
In a continued effort to keep the local business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer five free webinars in August. On Aug. 1, SCORE will offer “IRS: Clean Energy Vehicle Tax Credit and Other Key Updates.” Led by IRS Senior Stakeholder Liaisons Leslie Chambers and Richard Furlong, the discussion will focus on key tax-related…
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Ask SCORE: How Can ChatGPT Help Your Small Business?
In today’s fast-paced business environment, small businesses rely on efficiency and creativity to thrive. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT offer significant contributions to small businesses. ChatGPT is an AI chatbot built on OpenAI’s language model architecture, GPT-3.5 and GPT-4. It generates text by predicting the next word in a sentence based on a…
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SCORE Bucks County Hosts Largest-Ever Women’s Business Event
SCORE Bucks County’s recent Women Building Businesses conference drew women entrepreneurs from as far away as Washington D.C., and as close as Bucks County and Philadelphia. In all, 200 women attended what had been an annual event until the pandemic. The fourth edition returned in 2023 following a three-year hiatus. SCORE Bucks County Chairwoman Linda…
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SCORE to Offer Four Free Business Webinars in the Month of July. Read to Learn More
In a continued effort to keep the local business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer four free business webinars in July. On July 11, SCORE will offer “Make Your Business More Accessible.” Led by Felicia Shanken, CEO/founder of the Philadelphia Women’s Network Connection, LLC, the workshop will provide insight on building digital communications that…
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Hundreds of Jobs Available at Bucks County Career Fair Being Held This Month
The Bucks County Mid-Year Job Fair is set to be held on June 21, with a wide array of employers attending to meet potential hires. Hosted by RecruitmentQueen, the career fair features a wide array of positions in various industries, including health care, financial services, customer service, manufacturing, and more. Held from 11 AM – 2…
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New Co-Working Space Officially Opens in Yardley, Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
A new co-working center has opened in Bucks County, and the owners saw their whole community come together to celebrate the occasion. FZ Works recently opened their doors on the second floor of 9 South Main Street in Yardley. Centrally located in Yardley Borough, the co-working space offers individuals and companies a great place to…
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SCORE Helps Boutique Owner to Bring ‘Passion Project’ to Life
Since she was a teenager, Lori Thomson dreamed of owning a store. A lover of fashion and art, Thomson spent the next 30 or so years paving the way for the realization of her “passion project” by working in retail, corporate retail, and creating visual displays for retailers such as Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. Then, last…
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