Career Development
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MCCC Graduate on Advancing Professionally: Just Listen
Listening is an incredibly important skill to have in both personal and professional life, writes Doug Noll for Medium. Andrew Belton — as owner of Symmetrical Media Marketing, a Philadelphia resource for small businesses — has leveraged the power of being a good listener. His educational journey clearly relied on an openness to receiving and understanding…
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Two Montgomery County Firms Made Forbes’ Best Large Employers List, One at No. 1
Two companies with significant Montgomery County presence found their place among the top 100 on Forbes’ 2022 list of America’s Best Large Employees, wrote Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Forbes crowned Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, King of Prussia, as the top large employer in the nation. CHOP made a huge leap compared with…
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How Does an Individual Begin a Job Search On and Off LinkedIn?
How does an individual begin a job search on and off LinkedIn? Are you a recent grad or an unemployed person who has not done a job search in a long time? Are you asking yourself where to begin your job search? First, realize that looking for a job IS a job. You may not…
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Immaculata to Host Adult Undergraduate Information Session in January
Immaculata University will hold an on-campus information session on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 10 AM for adult students interested in earning an associate or bachelor’s degree. Attendees will learn about program offerings, the college credit review process and the personalized coaching and support Immaculata provides for adult learners. Immaculata offers adult undergraduates flexible, career-oriented degree programs in…
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Pennsylvania Ranks Among Best States To Start a Business in 2023
A new Forbes Advisor report places Pennsylvania among the top five states to start a business in 2023, writes Kelly Main for Forbes. To rank the best and worst states to start a business in 2023, Forbes Advisor looked at 18 key metrics across five categories that impact businesses and their ability to succeed, including…
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Recession-Proof Careers in Healthcare
By Ann Gibbons Phalen, PhD, CRNP, NNP-BC Looking for a career where you can help people, but not sure what you can do? You are probably already aware of the many opportunities in the Nursing field, but did you know that there are a number of healthcare careers that not only give you the option…
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MONTCO Careers: Qlik
Based in King of Prussia and operating in more than 100 countries, Qlik helps enterprises around the world move faster, work smarter, and lead the way forward with an end-to-end solution for getting value out of data. Its platform is the only one on the market that allows for open-ended, curiosity-driven exploration, giving everyone — at any…
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MontcoWorks Partners with Bucks County Counterpart to Host National Apprenticeship Week Webinar
The Montgomery County Workforce Development Board, MontcoWorks, is holding a Nov. 15 webinar for career seekers of all ages, as well as parents, educators, workforce stakeholders, and area employers. The free event, held in in partnership with the Bucks County Workforce Development Board, has been specifically schedule during National Apprenticeship Week, Nov. 14–20. The webinar, titled…
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American Community Journals — the Parent Company of MONTCO Today — Seeks Social Media Manager
Do you know a recent college grad who is a news nerd and looking for a career in social media management and analytics? If so, this may be the opportunity they’ve been looking for! American Community Journals (ACJ) — the parent company of VISTA Today, MONTCO Today, DELCO Today, and BUCKSCO Today — is seeking…
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U ROC Program Helps Undecided Young Adults Find a Clear Path to Their Future
Some of us have known since childhood what we wanted to do “when we grow up” but for many others the path after high school is less certain. Now there’s a program that can help young adults who aren’t ready or sure about college, or who haven’t settled on a career. The Gap Year The…
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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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This Bryn Mawr Gift Shop Is Fully Stocked with Inventory and Inclusiveness
Bernadette Wheeler and her husband opened a Bryn Mawr gift store without a profit motive. Instead, they wanted to make a difference, specifically for their 30-year-old son Eric, who has Down’s Syndrome. Something Different by Eric is a place that celebrates people who work through their disabilities, reports abc13, Houston. Upon entering the store, shoppers…
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Reminder: September Is International Update Your Résumé Month
Here is your annual reminder that September is “International Update Your Résumé Month.” Are you managing your career and updating your career documents? As an employee, when you tweak your résumé, you could be simultaneously gathering performance metrics for your end-of-year review. That’s a win-win! Although the Department of Labor reported a decrease in initial…
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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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19 Tips to Become a Salary Negotiation Champion
Did you shine so much at your last interview that you got a job offer? Time to negotiate! Use the 19 tips below to negotiate your compensation package from the start! An increase in your salary is sure to put a pep in your step and provide a certain level of satisfaction, so negotiate for…
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13 Flashy New LinkedIn Features
There are some flashy new LinkedIn features, but you must use the mobile app for some. Others are in beta testing or will be rolled out over time. So what are these 13 new or new-ish flashy features? ACCESSIBILITY Here are the instructions if you need to increase the font size on your iOS mobile…
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Penn State Announces Promotions for Three Great Valley Faculty Members
Penn State has announced promotions for tenure-line and nontenure-line faculty, including three Penn State Great Valley faculty members, effective Friday, July 1. “Promotion is a recognition of faculty member’s contributions to their field and expertise as an educator,” said Penn State Great Valley Interim Chancellor, Dean, and Chief Academic Officer Colin Neill. “These professors have been acknowledged by their colleagues…
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Essential Utilities Appoints Kimberly Joyce as Corporate Secretary, Adding to Her Extensive List of Experience
Essential Utilities has announced that Vice President, Regulatory and Government Affairs Kimberly Joyce has added the role of corporate secretary to her responsibilities. As corporate secretary, Joyce adds critical responsibilities associated with the Essential board of directors, Securities & Exchange Commission filings, and the company’s legal entity structure. “Kim’s long tenure with the company as…
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