Careers
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19 Tips to Avoid the Online Job Application Black Hole
By Lynne Williams Nearly 75% of resumes are never seen by human eyes when submitted through applicant tracking systems for online job applications. Why? Formatting and more. The Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is an automated resume screener and there are over 200 ATS systems available today. Resumes go through a parser and are read by…
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A Return To Work After COVID-19 Raises Many Hard Questions
By Jonathan Young As Pennsylvania slowly reopens from COVID-19, employers and employees face a drastically different work environment. Health and safety may be paramount but expect hard questions to arise with, in some cases, no easy answers. The post-coronavirus world will be just as uncharted as the world we find ourselves in now. Here are…
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How to Write a Value Proposition Letter
By Lynne Williams A value proposition letter is a brief statement of 100-150 words that succinctly explains what your unique qualities, skills, and accomplishments are. It states how you will add value. Using persuasion, value proposition letters explain how you can solve a problem or fix a pain point better than anyone else thanks to…
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How to Optimize LinkedIn for Job Seekers
Furloughed? Downsized? Re-orged? Laid off? No job? Dusting off your career documents just in case? It’s never too late to manage your career. It’s also never too late to reinvent yourself in a new career and explore your options. Why not start or update your LinkedIn profile too? Here are some things you need to…
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Remember Your “Linkie” Friends in Times of Uncertainty
By Lynne Williams Feeling macro and micro scared with fear of the unknown? Now is a time to build and grow your LinkedIn network and reach out to your “Linkie Friends”! They are your peeps, virtually speaking, of course. Are you micro scared? Let’s start with you and your immediate family. Have you lost your…
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Boeing’s Ridley Park Helicopter Facility Stays Open, Seattle Jet Plants Shut Down
Boeing Co. said Monday it is keeping its production lines open for the Osprey craft and Chinook helicopters at its Ridley Park plant, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It is closing down its civilian jet airliner plants in Seattle for the next two weeks. The Ridley Park plant has more than 4,600…
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Pennsylvania Releases Unemployment Compensation Guidelines During Coronavirus Outbreak
By Jon Young These are challenging times for all of us. In addition to protecting ourselves and our loved ones, some are having their livelihoods interrupted as businesses close or reduce activity. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has announced Unemployment Compensation guidelines for any Pennsylvania resident who was employed and is now unable…
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MONTCO Careers – Qlik
Headquartered in King of Prussia, Qlik delivers intuitive platform solutions for self-service data visualization, guided analytics applications, embedded analytics, and reporting to approximately 40,000 customers worldwide. Digital Transformation Support Manager This position implements and delivers the company’s digital transformation strategy; drives unassisted support channels and events, including social media and online forums; and works with the wider…
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LinkedIn Learning and Other Online Platforms
By Lynne Williams Knowledge is power. You don’t know what you don’t know, so engage in continuous lifelong learning to improve yourself and your skill sets. In April 2015, Linkedin purchased a platform called Lynda.com and then subsequently rolled it into what is now called LinkedIn Learning. As of April 2018, there is no additional…
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How to Use LinkedIn to Set Up Informational Interviews
By Lynne Williams If you want to advance in your career or need to explore careers as a new graduate or reinvention, you might want to have informational interviews. The late Richard N. Bolles, author of What Color is Your Parachute?, refers to these as conversations with an expert or specialist in an industry that…
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Showcase Your Outstanding Work in LinkedIn’s New “Featured Section”
By Lynne Williams If you have not seen a change on your profile yet, it’s coming! LinkedIn is rolling out a new Featured Section under your About Section. You can showcase your outstanding work, whether it is an article, image, link, or document. LinkedIn wants you to share whatever you are most proud of. Your…
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Sharing Photos & Videos on LinkedIn
As the old English adage goes … a picture is worth a thousand words (even though this has been “plagiarized and paraphrased” many times. According to research from Hubspot, visual images are 32% of the most important form of content by marketers and mobile viewing of video has increased by 10 million viewing minutes daily…
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MONTCO Careers – Arcadia University
Located in Glenside, Arcadia University is a top-ranked private university and national leader in study abroad and international education, with approximately 3,900 undergraduate and graduate students attending each year. Human Resources Generalist This position provides backup for payroll processing and maintains a working knowledge of university payroll processes and applicable laws and regulations; analyzes and maintains function…
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MONTCO Careers – Citadel
Headquartered in Exton, Citadel is a fast-growing credit union with more than 20 branches spread throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. Citadel proudly offers rewarding and valuable financial products to its customers, while giving them a personalized, convenient, and simple banking experience. Senior Financial Service Representative (West Chester) This position establishes and builds relationships with existing and potential…
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See How Montgomery County Companies Did On Forbes’ Best Employers For Diversity 2020 List
Three Montgomery County companies are among the best employers in the country for diversity for 2020, according to a new ranking recently published by Forbes. The highest rated company from Montgomery County is IKEA, the Swedish home furnishings giant with its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, at No. 171. Next is King of Prussia-based CSL at…
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MONTCO Careers – Qlik
Headquartered in King of Prussia, Qlik delivers intuitive platform solutions for self-service data visualization, guided analytics applications, embedded analytics, and reporting to approximately 40,000 customers worldwide. Application Specialist This position assists with ERP setups, customizations, and configurations; helps other team members to design and test procedures; enhances, maintains, and supports the ERP system along with other sub-systems;…
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Norristown Area Census Office to Hold Recruitment Event This Week, Offers Chance to Earn Up to $27 Per Hour
The Norristown Area Census Office will hold a major Census 2020 hiring event on Jan. 23 at the Montgomery County OIC, 1101 Arch Street, Norristown, for part-time positions that pay up to $27 per hour. The event will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. The recruiters are looking for around 3,000 applications to fill…
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MONTCO Careers – President & CEO at Surrey Services for Seniors
Headquartered in Devon, Surrey Services for Seniors is recognized as an innovative leader in the delivery of services and programs to help older adults live with independence, purpose, and dignity as active members of the community. Founded on the principle of “neighbor helping neighbor,” Surrey builds its strength and impact by bringing an active and…
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