According to the Oxford Dictionary, a partner is “a person who takes part in an undertaking with another or others, especially in a business or company with shared risks and profits.” In other words, a partner is someone that shares a common vision and goals with you and has a vested interest in whether you… Click to read the full article
Archives for 2013
Wednesday Wins
Greetings! One of the key components of our Ticket to Work Program is for our clients to report their weekly “wins.” A win can be anything positive that happened or that they accomplished the week prior. It doesn’t matter how big or small. Our goal is to acknowledge and help celebrate their success! We’ve… Click to read the full article
Niche Job Boards
According to JWT Inside, these are the best niche job boards based on application volume and conversion rates. They are categorized by target market: DIVERSITY, DISABILITY, VETERAN/MILITARY AUDIENCES RecruitMilitary.com http://recruitmilitary.com/ DiversityInc.com http://www.diversityinc.com/ LGBTCareerLink.com http://lgbtcareerlink.com/ DisabledPerson.com https://www.disabledperson.com/ GENERAL HIRING Craigslist.org http://www.craigslist.org/ TheLadders.com http://www.theladders.com/ Glassdoor.com http://www.glassdoor.com/ HeadHunter.com http://www.headhunter.com/ … Click to read the full article
Before You Sell Yourself, Know What an Employer is Buying
By: Cheryl Stewart One question you should NEVER answer immediately during an interview is, “Tell me a little about yourself.” Most job seekers are surprised when they first hear this, but there is a very good reason for this advice. When you are interviewing and the interviewer asks you to talk about yourself, your… Click to read the full article
3 Tips to Manage Your Online Reputation!
Social Media & Service Providers: 3 Tips to Manage Your Online Reputation! By: Lisa Jordan For many of us, social media has permeated many aspects of our personal and professional lives. If you don’t actively use social media yourself, you most likely have co-workers, children or even grandchildren that are “connected.” As a service provider… Click to read the full article
Professional Boundaries: Is it Okay to Accept Food from Clients?
Recently, I’ve been conducting a number of professional boundary trainings for workforce development and childcare providers. One of the “hot” topics we’ve discussed has been the giving and receiving of gifts. Most agencies have a policy or expected standard in place that guides staff as to when gifts may or may not be appropriate. However,… Click to read the full article