Careers
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Want to Get the Most Out of Your Workday? Try Taking a Brain Break
When you prepare for your workday, are you gearing up for a long time at your desk in the office? That might actually be counterproductive, research suggests. In fact, scientists are saying to get the most done, you need to make time to give yourself “brain breaks” so you are not entrenched in the same…
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7 Hacks to Be More Productive While Working from Home
There are plenty of advantages to working from home, but one drawback can be the lack of structure. Some people are not skilled at self-regulating. Though research shows that remote work largely does not lead to a loss of productivity, maybe you are one of the outliers. But you are not a lost cause! Writer…
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Dealing With the Big Shift in Workplace Etiquette
Employees and employers alike have been noticing an increasing prevalence of rude behaviors since Covid restrictions have ended and more people are physically back in offices. It has people questioning whether this is a new occurrence or if things were always this way and they simply didn’t notice it before. The Wall Street Journal just…
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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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Greater Montco Chamber of Commerce Announces October Job Fair and Business Expo
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County is hosting a job fair and business expo on October 11 from 12–5 p.m. The event at Plymouth Meeting Mall has been arranged in partnership with MontcoWorks, an organization devoted to stimulating economic development by strengthening the workforce. MontcoWorks’ role in the job fair and business expo…
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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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Montgomery Township Police Officer Joins His Former K-9 Partner in Retirement
After 35 years of protecting the residents of Montgomery Township, Sgt. Robert Hart, copying the career move of a close partner, has brought his law-enforcement career to an end. Jon Campisi, of the Montgomeryville-Lansdale Patch, covered Hart’s professional decision to retire. The career-exiting footsteps Sgt. Hart is following are, in more accurately, paw prints. Hart’s…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College invites applications for the part-time clerk for its Keystone Education Yields Success (KEYS) outreach that supports students’ academic endeavors. The Part-Time KEYS clerk is responsible for providing clerical, data entry and scheduling for the KEYS program. As a temporary, grant-funded opportunity it is contingent upon ongoing grant funding. Further, although it…
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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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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College invites applications for its Part-Time Administrative Assistant, Foundation position in Blue Bell. The Part-Time Administrative Assistant, Foundation provides administrative support to the Executive Director of Foundation and the Foundation department. The professional who fills this position will: Qualifications The job of Part-Time Administrative Assistant, Foundation handles duties and responsibilities that include:…
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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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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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Couch to 5K? Hold My Beer; Rofo Fire Dept. Throws Down Couch-to-Burning-Building Challenge
The Royersford Fire Department is inviting everyday residents to experience for themselves the life of a suburban firefighter. Joe Zlomek suited up to bring the story to The Sanatoga Post. The department will train volunteers in a three-day regimen of mock exercises designed to give them the unique experience of safely dousing flames. Only 10…
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Career Corner: The 10 Highest Paying Non-Medical Jobs Around Philadelphia
When contemplating what careers have both longevity and a high earning potential, people often settle on the answer of the medical field. And while that is true, the focus on nurses and doctors might overshadow some of the many other viable options worth considering. Earlier in September, Stacker analyzed the highest paying jobs that you…
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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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