Careers
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Is It True That I Need a Job on LinkedIn to Get a Job?
Is it true that I need a job on LinkedIn to get a job? If your job search is going tickety-boo, then no. If not, then you may need a strategy change. As they say, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Stick with the plan. But if your job search is taking longer than…
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Career Corner: Do This One Thing to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever felt like you can never really enjoy your moments of triumph because you are always waiting for the other shoe to drop? This could be related to what many people deal with known as impostor syndrome. Impostor syndrome is a feeling where despite whatever success or accomplishments you achieve, you wind up…
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Main Line Health Raising Nurses’ Salaries to Prevent Shortage
Main Line Health is one of the many local health systems that are raising nurses’ salaries and offering other incentives in an effort to stave off a shortage, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The health system that includes Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital, and Riddle Hospital in addition to Bryn…
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I Fed the Cat and Slayed a Bat. Should I Ask For a LinkedIn Review?
I slayed a bat and wore a towel on my head to minimize my fear while it was dive-bombing me. This recount is a true bat story that just happened. You just can’t make this stuff up, and I share the video to prove it! It was my daughter’s 32nd birthday, and she left her…
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Forbes: These Montco Companies Are Among Region’s—and Nation’s—Best Employers for Women
Ten companies from the Philadelphia area have been named to Forbes’ 2021 rankings of the best employers for women, and two Montgomery County companies are among them, writes Leanna Tilitei for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Forbes partnered with market researcher Statista to identify companies most liked by female employees. The rankings were determined based on…
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The Pandemic’s Effect on the Montgomery County Job Market: ‘Tables Have Completely Flipped’
The pandemic has completely upended the Montgomery County job market. It was a game-changer in the region and the nation as well, reports Ty West for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The current hiring environment is punctuated by a flood of available jobs, pay increases, counteroffers, and a frantic pace. “I’ve spoken to recruiters who have…
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Career Corner: The Wall Street Journal Describes New Career Positions Colleges May Create to Meet Evolving Student Needs
With technology and culture constantly in flux, the jobs that are in demand are always changing. Sometimes you might not even realize that an area you specialize in is becoming desirable in a sector. That’s especially true for colleges and universities, where the needs of the modern student continually shift. Benoit Morenne delves into this…
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MONTCO Careers: The Lincoln Center Seeks 2 Behavior Specialists
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is hiring two board- certified Behavior Specialists, one part time and one full time, for a Philadelphia school. The behavior specialists will help TLC fulfill its mission of offering support to students and their families so those students can reach their full potential. TLC is a non-profit education…
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Are You Keeping Tabs on New LinkedIn Innovations?
Are you keeping tabs on LinkedIn updates? You will be chuffed with some new features, and others may be rather meh, but see how you can leverage them. Instant Video Meeting (just released) You can either schedule a video call or instantaneously join one, and this feature is available on desktop, laptop, and mobile. You…
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Keeping the ‘Community’ in American Community Journals, MONTCO Today Parent Company Hires Julie Kovaleski as Relationship-Building Ambassador
American Community Journals (ACJ), publisher of MONTCO Today, continues to expand and deepen its reach throughout the greater Philadelphia Region. To cultivate, build, and maintain high-touch service among its existing relationships and forge new ones, the organization has hired Julie Kovaleski in the new role of community ambassador. Kovaleski, of Collegeville, brings with her the…
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Career Corner: Working Remotely? Make Sure You’re Not Overlooked
Whether you have health concerns or have just accepted a non-local position, many companies are now much more open to having remote employees. But how do you develop a good rapport if you’re one of the few remote workers and everyone else is in the office? If you worry about becoming an afterthought, Dorie Clark…
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As Talent War Intensifies, Blue Bell-based Unisys Doubles Down on Retaining Its Employees
As the talent war intensifies among companies desperate for tech workers, Blue Bell-based Unisys is doubling down on retaining its best employees, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. CEO Peter Altabef informed investors during a recent second-quarter earnings call that while the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on talent does play a role…
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Build Your Brand with LinkedIn Stories
What’s up to 20 seconds long and goes POOF in 24 hours? A LinkedIn Story! LinkedIn Stories can be videos or images that are 1080 wide by 1920 high. You can add stickers, GIFs, emojis, music, filters, text, and more to your LinkedIn Stories. Make them authentic and engaging and have a call to action,…
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MONTCO Careers – MDH Home Services LLC
MDH Home Services LLC helps families live their ideal lifestyle by taking tasks off their to-do list. Its goal is to provide clients with home services, so that they can spend more time enjoying the things that matter to them and less time taking care of household burdens. Whether it’s organization, meal preparation, or chores…
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MONTCO Careers – Creative Capital Wealth Management Group
Located in Phoenixville, Creative Capital Wealth Management Group is changing the way financial advice is given, as it specializes in retainer-based financial planning with no assets required to become clients. CCWMG is unique for the financial services industry and allows all asset platforms to be utilized to help a client reach their goals. Senior Wealth Strategist This…
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Three Steps to Finding Your Career Path
Improving yourself is a never-ending journey, and that’s especially true of your career. Technology, culture, and trends all change what workplaces are like, meaning your job and your responsibilities there are not going to remain stagnant. And since that’s true, you can’t remain the same either. In writing for the Wall Street Journal, Alex Janin…
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MONTCO Careers: Lincoln Center Hiring School-Based Counselors
Public school students often face mental health challenges as they cope with anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues and other past or current traumas. The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth has stepped in to help by placing mental health professionals in public school districts. Student in-school services are provided by mental health counselors, behavior specialists,…
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An Overview & 17 Questions Answered About Clubhouse
Here is an overview about Clubhouse, a phone app that is taking social media by storm. There are also 17 questions answered about Clubhouse to get started. On Clubhouse, a user can drop into a virtual club to listen or join in on a conversation about a topic of their choice. The conversations are live,…
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