Wednesday May 27, 2015 12- 3pm EpiCenter – Collaborative Lab 13805 58th Street North Clearwater The following information will be covered: Writing your resume: Tips for developing a good resume Be sure to bring your current resume with you! Making Connections: How to successfully network to find out who is hiring. Presenting yourself in an … Continue reading Are you graduating in July? This is the Workshop for you!
Previously in this blog, we’ve spoken about the difficulties that ex-offenders face when trying to find an employer willing to hire them, despite their record. Today, we’ll talk a little about what to say and do once you’ve located that employer. This post has been adapted from an article linked below from Career One Stop. … Continue reading Ex-offenders can face different challenges in their job search. Make sure you’re prepared.
According to Forbes, Gradstaff (a recruiting firm for newly graduated professionals) reports that 75-80% of college seniors will graduate without a job lined up. That’s an incredibly high number – too high, considering all of the job search resources new graduates have available. With the assistance of a Forbes article we will outline the best … Continue reading Graduating without a job? Read some of the best job search tips straight from recruiters!
Spring cleaning, quarterly oil changes, and annual check-ups with your doctor. You are the master of making sure you’re up to date – but when is the last time your resume had a checkup? Trends in hiring are constantly changing and you want to make sure you’re on the cutting edge. Karen Rehn of HH … Continue reading Is your resume going to catch an employer’s eyes in 2015? Find out now!
We’ve heard them all – You catch more flies with honey than vinegar! Attitudes are like flat tires, can’t go anywhere with it until you change it! And my favorite, no one ever got rich with a poor attitude! It’s all true! Employers are more likely to hire someone who may not meet all of … Continue reading Attitudes are contagious – catch a good one! 13 Attitudes of Great Employees!
It would be great to post a list of employers who are willing to hire people with criminal records. Unfortunately, that list doesn’t exist. Not only do employers fear the customer backlash of being known as “felon friendly”, but employers can also be a little skittish about hiring not knowing if they’ll be strong workers. … Continue reading Finding an employer willing to hire an ex-offender can be tough! Prepare for success with these tips.
You may know the benefits of volunteering already – increased community support and connection, higher personal sense-of-worth, and even positive health benefits. But do you know the benefits that volunteering has on your job search? Karen Burns of U.S. News highlights the top 5 reasons volunteering may be just what your job search needs. 1)Volunteering … Continue reading Working for free may be the best way to score a job in your field. Top 5 reasons to start volunteering!
Previously, we sat down with Aaron Ozier to discuss his path to success from SPC Student to Restaurant Manager with a bright future in a large corporation, Wendy’s. Aaron also shared his top 13 tips to help you be successful in your future career. Attendance is important. Yes, it seems obvious, but one of the … Continue reading Aaron Ozier, SPC Student/Restaurant Manager, offers his Top 13 Tips to Success in the Workplace!
So, you made a mistake (or two or three?), but you’ve decided to turn your life around! You paid the price for your crime and now you’re back in school trying to get on the right track…. but employers still aren’t calling? Read on for tips on finding employment with a criminal past. Know your … Continue reading A criminal past dimming your outlook for a bright future? Read more for tips on overcoming your background.
What should I order? Which fork do I use? Where does my name tag go? These are all questions that a group of 20 Midtown Students now have the answers to. Yvonne Ulmer, Life Coach and Former SPC DT/MT Provost, came to the Midtown Campus on April 23rd to share with our students tips and … Continue reading Midtown Business Etiquette Lunch: Huge Success!