Careers
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Graduate of Holland-Based High School Now Teaches Alongside Her Daughter in Philadelphia
A teacher with Bucks County roots recently started working with her new coworker at a Philadelphia elementary school: her daughter. Kristen A. Graham wrote about the family affair for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Renee Schreiner, a first-grade teacher at Tanner G. Duckrey Elementary in the city, has been in love with teaching her whole life. Her…
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Are You Overly Ambitious? 10 Giveaways Your Lofty Goals Are Actually Working Against You
The word ambition usually has positive connotations to it. Ambitious people know what they want and don’t stop until they get it. That can be great when it comes to getting a degree or a nice-paying job. But some set their sights so high that trying to achieve those dreams actually starts to harm them…
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LinkedIn Insider Secrets and Resources for Job Seekers and Hiring Managers
Did you know that LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, has several tools for job seekers? Participate in their interview preparation platform and review common interview questions and sample answers. There is a LinkedIn Salary platform to explore your earning potential by job title in your locale. You can upload a resume or create a…
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A Master Builder Created His Own Unique Home For His Family in Bucks County
After years of creating unique homes for others, a master builder created his own home for his family in a beautiful part of Bucks County. Beth S. Buxbaum wrote about the home for Bucks County Magazine. Sean Steuber, founder and owner of Steuber Building Group, has been working on houses throughout the are since the…
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6 Habits to Practice Daily to Get More From Your Life and Career
Sometimes you can become complacent without even realizing it has happened. While that is not necessarily bad for everyone, if you have been sitting and hoping for something more out of life, it will not come if you do not reach for it. But perhaps being someone who climbs the corporate ladder has never come…
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This Bucks County School District Just Announced Their New Director of Pupil Services
A former education director is returning to a Bucks County school district to take on an important role for students and staff. Dr. Kevin Kane was recently named as the new Director of Pupil Services for Neshaminy School District. Before this, he served the same role in the same district from 2004 to 2011. “He…
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Want to Brag About Your Accomplishments Without Looking Like You’re Bragging? Try Sharing the Credit
Job interviews are a bit of an odd situation because you are basically being asked to explain what makes you so great, but you also have to worry about not coming across as conceited. It can be a difficult tightrope to walk, but The Wall Street Journal argues that bragging about your accomplishments is fine,…
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7 Personality Traits that Hold You Back at Work
They say hard work pays off, but in reality, there is more that goes into being rewarded than just your results. You can be the most productive worker at the office, but if you have an off-putting personality, people will be repelled by you and you won’t get ahead. But maybe it is something you…
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New Census Bureau Data Shows How Work Life Has Changed in Bucks County During Pandemic
New data from the Census Bureau revealed how much changed in Bucks County during the pandemic, including how people worked and commuted, write Kasturi Pananjady and Aseem Shukla for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The American Community Survey samples a representative group of U.S. residents annually and extrapolates those results to the entire population. The latest numbers…
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10 Steps You Can Take Today To Advance Your Career
Advancing further in your job can feel a bit random at times. You need the right combination of an opening showing up, you having the experience necessary, and having a good enough rapport with the person deciding who get the opportunity. But it is certainly not all up to chance. Per the Harvard Business School,…
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Over 80 Benefits To Negotiate AFTER Salary Negotiation
After you negotiate your salary, you can negotiate other benefits as part of your employment compensation. Here is an even more comprehensive list, thanks to comments received from readers! If you have followed along the past two weeks, I shared a list of benefits you can negotiate and some salary negotiation tips. But as they…
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The Wall Street Journal: You Don’t Need to be Good at Something to Enjoy it
One of the most strenuous things about work is that you are always expected to be at the top of your game. So it is a relief when you finally have some downtime and can just relax pursuing whatever interests you. And yet, so many people will often struggle in their leisure activity and ultimately…
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Popular Yardley Salon Moves To Larger Location, Looking To Serve More Customers
A local politician just helped a popular Yardley salon celebrate their new location, a change that will allow them to see more customers. Salon Millan recently moved their operations to 27 E. Afton Avenue in Yardley, a larger location when compared to their previous spot. Their new spot is located near the Delaware Canal Towpath,…
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Be Your Authentic Self at Work and Life
The old adage everyone tells kids who are trying to fit in at school is to “just be yourself.” But many kids struggle to heed that advice, a problem that can follow into adulthood. No matter how old you are, you too might feel like who you are in front of everyone else is just…
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Jamison-Based Victim Advocacy Nonprofit Looking To Grow Their Operations To Help Local Women
A Bucks County organization is looking to increase their staff in an effort to help local women who have and currently are being victimized. The Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) is currently looking to hire more employees and interns so they can continue assisting victims in the Bucks County area. Found in 1974 as Women…
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10 Tips to Improve Your Zoom Presentations
Over the last two or three years, most workers were forced to gain experience utilizing Zoom to continue with their responsibilities. However, it was still such a new experience that a lot of people didn’t fully figure out how to make the best of the platform. Have you seen other Zoom presentations that were lacking…
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Wondering Why That Job Offer is Taking So Long? There May Be a Good Explanation
Whether it is the initial application or the interview itself, when you put your best self forward, you feel confident others will recognize that. So what is with the wait from the employer getting back to you? Did you not do as well as you thought? Are they ghosting your application? Or is there some…
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19 Tips to Become a Salary Negotiation Champion
Did you shine so much at your last interview that you got a job offer? Time to negotiate! Use the 19 tips below to negotiate your compensation package from the start! An increase in your salary is sure to put a pep in your step and provide a certain level of satisfaction, so negotiate for…
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