by Lisa Cohn | Jan 15, 2021 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
In this brand new and ever-changing world, being able to effectively manage your time and tasks is more important than ever to make sure your work day is as productive as possible. Here are five strategies that can help you take control and accomplish more.... read more
by JCS Career Center | Dec 17, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
By M.E. Fine I recently interviewed Serena (not her real name), a former Jewish Community Services client, who was hired this summer as a COVID-19 contact tracer with Baltimore County. Serena graciously shared her insights about this important community service and... read more
by JCS Career Center | Aug 20, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
By Ben Temin For job seekers, especially now during the COVID-19 pandemic, learning new skills or building upon your existing skills can be a great way to show potential employers that you are motivated and engaged. I tell many of my job seeking clients to spend part... read more
by JCS Career Center | Jul 24, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Coronavirus Resources, Life@Work
There are so many options for employers to conduct online interviews in today’s market. Zoom, Google Meets, Skype and Microsoft Teams are some of the new technology platforms that organizations are utilizing for all phases of interviews. Even before the onset of the... read more
by JCS Career Center | Jun 30, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Coronavirus Resources, Life@Work
At the end of February, the U.S. unemployment rate, at 3.5 percent, was at a 50-year low and businesses were booming. Many people were poised to begin new jobs, whether to begin their career or advance in their field. Then came COVID-19, and everything changed.... read more
by JCS Career Center | May 26, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Coronavirus Resources, Life@Work
By Loren Smalley During this time of stress, anxiety and uncertainty, we may forget to continue doing what is most important — self-care. This may mean remembering to take some long, deep breaths but it also means taking time to focus on important things,... read more
by Jamie Leboe | Feb 18, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month. It seems like people are starting to understand the value of hiring individuals with special needs. Take for example this remarkable story that aired on CBS Sunday Morning. Since people with autism often... read more
by JCS Career Center | Jan 28, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
Change in progressive companies is an inevitable reality, often bringing new opportunities and growth. But many employees find change uncomfortable. Dealing with the unknowns of change can catch employees off guard. Whether it is a change in management, software... read more
by JCS Career Center | Dec 24, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
With the end of the year approaching, our thoughts often turn to New Year’s resolutions and goals for ourselves. What better time to make sure your resume is current? Even if you are not actively looking for a job, an updated resume is a mandatory part of your career... read more
by JCS Career Center | Nov 26, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
Thanksgiving is just days away, with its opportunity to spend meaningful moments with family and close friends. If we take out the time to think about it (and we should), we can likely find many things to be thankful for in our lives, even with all of its ups and... read more