Careers
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Career Corner: By 2029, Millions of New Jobs Will Emerge in Health Care and Tech as Society Ages
The Great Resignation has led to many workers not only seeking out better working conditions but also careers with job security. The pandemic threw into stark contrast which jobs lack strong futures. But many are still uncertain which careers do look promising in terms of longevity. The Wall Street Journal researched the matter and came…
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Career Corner: A New Narrative for Navigating the Old Boys’ Club Culture at Workplace
Even prior to the pandemic, women faced many challenges to overcome in the workforce. They include long-talked-about issues such as the gender pay gap and struggling to be taken as seriously as male leaders. In some aspects, the pandemic exacerbated this by also seeing some married women say they have faced the gender stereotype of…
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7 Tips to Enhance Your LinkedIn & Social Media with Other Technologies
“It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity” (Unknown). It’s like drinking from a fire hydrant with so much tech available. We can learn something new every day, but we all have limited bandwidth with our work life and home life. In addition, we all learn in different ways. Howard Gardner…
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Career Corner: Creating Your First LinkedIn Profile? Don’t Worry About Work Experience and Connections
LinkedIn has become one of the best methods to not only find new jobs but also build connections with peers in your field. So it is only natural people preparing to enter the workforce or early in their career would want to join the platform. As discussed recently in The Wall Street Journal, now Generation…
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Career Corner: It’s Okay to Take a Career Break, But Have a Plan for Your Return
There are many legitimate reasons to take an extended break from your job. Illness, to care for children or an elderly parent, or even just feeling burnt out. Many people are afraid to do what is best for them, though. It has been ingrained that there is a dramatic stigma against employment gaps on your…
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BUCKSCO Careers – Penn State Great Valley
Located in Malvern, Penn State Great Valley is a special mission campus and graduate school of the Pennsylvania State University. Its academic programs include engineering, information science, MBA, data analytics, finance, and leadership. Associate Director of Graduate Student Recruitment This position will oversee the recruitment of domestic and international students for graduate degree and certificate programs; supervise,…
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Career Corner: The Great Resignation Being Fueled by Money, Meaning, Burnout
The last few years have seen a multitude of world events that have created increased economic hardship. Piling that on top of a workforce that already felt overworked and underpaid, has led to over 21 million Americans leaving their jobs since the middle of 2021. For those content in their jobs, the Great Resignation might…
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Career Corner: How To Avoid Distractions at Work
Sometimes a little distraction at work is a healthy break from a task before you dive back in. But too many distractions can see your performance suffer and be a frustrating experience for you and those relying on you. Jacquelyn Smith of Forbes shared her thoughts on the topic, including a variety of ways to…
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Career Corner: 7 Apps to Help You Focus and Block Distractions at Work
Despite your best efforts, maybe you just can’t help but wind up getting distracted during times when you have something important to get done. You don’t have to manage it all on your own, though. If you want help tuning out unimportant things for a while, there are apps for that. Zapier did a round-up…
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500+ Jobs Available at March 29 Bucks County Spring Job Fair at Oxford Valley Mall
Bucks County job seekers can get a jump-start on a new career at the Bucks County Spring Job Fair. The hiring event is March 29, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Oxford Valley Mall. Hosted by RecruitmentQueen, a Bucks County-based digital job board, the career fair features more than 500 positions from 17 employers, a…
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Career Corner: 7 Strategies for Overcoming Office Distractions
Have you started losing an inordinate amount of time from life distracting you from what you need to get done? You don’t have to just learn to live with that scattered feeling. Courtesy of Entrepreneur, here are some solid strategies for not allowing yourself to become distracted. Block Out the Noise A simple thing you…
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I Need A Job! Is My LinkedIn Good Enough?
Is your LinkedIn profile good enough to get a job? That depends. Did you only fill out database fields or engage in professional development to learn? You don’t know what you don’t know. So, how would you know tips, tricks, and strategies to use if you did not attend a workshop, seminar, social audio room,…
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Career Corner: 5 Tips for Avoiding Distractions at Work
In a world that is more connected than ever, it can be hard to stay on task. Emails, texts, coworkers, and calls can all easily pull you away from whatever you are trying to get done. To an extent, you need those things for the job now. But if you can’t manage them effectively, they…
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Local Career Counseling Firm Offers Job Hunt Best Practices Gleaned from Classic TV Shows
The 1960s was a simpler time, especially when it comes to television, where only three channels existed, writes Caleb Yen for Job Journey, a blog of Express Employment Professionals. With such limited options, each show could pack a powerful punch and had the potential to make a big impact. As it relates to the working…
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Career Corner: 7 Ways To Identify Your Next Promotion Opportunities
You might think that once you are working at a company you will easily be in the loop on any opportunities for advancement. But oftentimes you might be blindsided by someone else’s promotion and wonder why you didn’t even know management was looking. If you want to do better knowing bout promotion opportunities before they’re…
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Career Corner: 7 Mistakes Employees Make When Trying To Get A Promotion
It can be frustrating when you feel like you are due for a promotion but you are always seeing it go to someone else. At a certain point you may wonder, what are you doing wrong? Jacquelyn Smith of Forbes discussed this, sharing quite a few ways you could be unwittingly sabotaging yourself. Check out…
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Career Corner: 11 Questions to Ask When Offered a Promotion at Work
Have you just been offered a promotion at work? After your initial excitement settles, you need to consider what the new role actually entails and if it is something you want for yourself. The Phlebotomy Examiner made an extensive post on pre-promotion considerations, but here are the most important questions to ask. Does it Pay…
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New LinkedIn Feature for Career Breaks
LinkedIn has a new feature to record a break in your career. Gaps can be pre-planned, or they may come as a surprise. Prepare an explanation for an interview, as you may be asked, “Why did you leave your last position?” or “Please explain why you were not working between x and y.” As of…
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