Careers
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Are You Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness?
Forty million indebted Americans are awaiting their financial fates after a federal appeals court temporarily halted President Joe Biden’s student-loan forgiveness program. The online portal for the program has already seen 22 million applications. While its future is unclear, those eligible should be aware of its details. How to Apply The application to get your…
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Four Reasons Why Your Boss Wants You Back in the Office Amid ‘Productivity Paranoia’
Since the pandemic has reshaped workplace culture and more people are working from home, new fears among employers are arising. “Productivity paranoia,” a term coined by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, describes a concern that bosses have about their employees not being as “productive” when they’re working from home, writes Callum Borchers for The Wall Street…
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North Montco Technical Career Center Trip to H&K Group Provided Blueprints to Future Professions
On Oct. 7, 42 students and five teachers from the North Montco Technical Career Center spent a day at the construction engineering company H&K Group, Inc. It was the first time H&K hosted this kind of event. Students from the technical career center’s diesel, electrical trades, recreational power, and welding courses participated in the onsite…
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The Companies that Have Listed the Most Remote Jobs in 2022
Just because health restrictions have largely been lifted does not mean everyone is eager to get back into the office. Many grew to prefer no longer dealing with traffic, high gas prices, and waking up early. Some companies are saying too bad, but as Nairametrics shares, plenty of other companies are embracing the change. If…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College invites applications for its Dual Enrollment Specialist position. The Dual Enrollment Specialist has broad responsibilities supporting the administrative and recruitment duties specific to the successful outreach and retention of Montgomery County Community College’s Dual Enrollment students. This position will work closely with Academic Affairs and Admissions, Registrar, as well as K–12…
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How Your Hobbies Can Help You Find the Right Career
Do you find yourself plateauing in your 9-5, or do you want to make a major pivot but are unsure of what you want to do? Career journeys can be a meandering road with lots of hurdles. Joseph Liu writes in Forbes that it’s always good to have a Plan B in case your main…
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These Companies Are Loosening Up on Tattoos in the Workplace; Is Yours Behind on the Times?
Inked up and looking for a job? Despite what our parents may have told us, tattoos in the workplace are becoming less taboo. Disney and UPS are some of the myriad companies accepting etched employees. Due to a tight labor market, organizations have loosened restrictions on ink in the workplace, writes Ian Thomas for CNBC.…
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Obesity & Weight Discrimination in Employment
Ah! Living large! The United States is a big country, and so many advertisements emphasize physical attractiveness and thinness with pencil-thin women and buff muscular men. We are here, according to our Constitution, created equally for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. However, if your Madonna body is twice that of your IQ, pursuing…
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Want to Get Ahead? Picking the Right Company Matters More Than Your College Degree
It is no new sentiment that a college degree no longer has the same value that it once did. But now research is showing that degrees might not even be the best predictor of being able to advance to a higher level position. The Wall Street Journal examined how career advancement may depend less on…
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Six Ways to Determine Your Worth to Your Company
Everyone likes to feel important, but the reality is at work some people are more valuable than others. That gives them more negotiating power because the company will have a harder time replacing them. But are you one of those people? The site Fast Company articulated some objective ways to determine your worth to your…
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DeSales University Invitation: Connect to Your Future at Nov. 2 Open House
Returning to school to pursue an educational dream is not the kind of decision to make on a whim. To facilitate the process of mapping an educational path toward a lifelong career, DeSales University, Center Valley, is holding a “Connect to Your Future” event. The Nov. 2 evening at DeSales will introduce attendees to its…
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7 Signs You’re Underpaid
Maybe when you started out at your current role the salary sounded good. But as time has passed by, perhaps some things have started to not add up. Like you might hear of others in your field being able to afford opportunities that are out of your price range. The career site Glassdoor shared some…
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Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College invites applications for its part-time administrative Support Secretary, Talent Management & Leadership Development position. This important role supports to the college’s talent management, leadership development, and faculty development efforts. Its part-time structure covers 25 hours per week over four days. Qualifications Essential Duties and Responsibilities This career opportunity requires facility with…
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2022’s Best Business Jobs in America
The job market has seen some uncharacteristic shake ups in the last few years due to a lot of unusual factors. This has led many to feel both excited about the new possibilities this presents, as well as unsure about what jobs have the best future now. As discussed by CBS, this is something Glassdoor…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) invites applications for its part-time POWER Program Student Success Coach position. This is a temporary, grant-funded opportunity. The part-time POWER Program Student Success Coach: The candidate chosen to undertake these over-arching goals will work a 25-hour week centered in — but not exclusive to — the MCCC Blue Bell campus.…
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5 Ways to Steer Clear of Political Conversations at Work
Political issues can often become extremely heated, which is why it is considered bad form to bring them up at family get togethers. Unfortunately, coworkers don’t always agree with that advice and may bring it up at work. You don’t want to risk things getting emotional and disciplinary action becoming a factor, so Corporate Wellness…
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Hatfield Breast Cancer Patient Addressed Diagnosis with Navy-Trained Pragmatism: Act Now, Cry Later
Hatfield veteran Carolyn Jones got her breast cancer diagnosis four years ago. The news initially set her back, but not for long. As 6abc reported, the organizational skills she learned in the service quickly kicked in. Jones was a chef with the U.S. Navy, a role that taught her how to tackle large-scale missions requiring…
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Don’t Sit Out Office Politics. Instead, Use Them to Your Advantage
As much as you might miss your school days sometimes, few people probably miss all the gossip and drama. You would hope such immature behavior ends at graduation, but you will find it is a part of human nature everywhere. But the Harvard Business Review explains how you can hold your own in workplace politics…
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