by JCS Career Center | Nov 2, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
The tragic events at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue on Oct. 27 has everyone looking for answers and support. When you recall your personal support system, of course you think of your family, friends and maybe even a few trusted advisers. Did you ever think that... read more
by JCS Career Center | Oct 10, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
You just left your job interview and feel it went pretty well. The first thing on your agenda should be to write a thank-you note. No surprise there. Everyone wants an employee with good manners. But here’s the question — handwritten note or emailed thank-you?... read more
by Sherri Sacks | Sep 7, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
The month of September signals the start of something new. It’s Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, schools are back in session, and the leaves are about to fall. Some career experts think autumn is a good time for job seekers to get in gear. But does “back to school”... read more
by Lisa Gorman | Aug 29, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
Five to seven seconds. That’s how long the average hiring manager spends looking at a resume. So how can job seekers create a resume that employers will be sure to remember? Keep the format simple and concise. Never let your resume go longer than two pages. Make sure... read more
by Sherri Sacks | Aug 8, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
Nobody has a crystal ball, of course. But with an eye to technology, the economy, the environment and politics, the Institute for the Future — a Palo Alto, Calif.-based training company that helps organizations plan for the future — has made some solid... read more
by Sherri Sacks | Jul 11, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
Working from home conjures up images of hanging out in bunny slippers, avoiding rush-hour traffic or taking a break to walk the dog. As we all work harder and harder, the chance to telecommute sounds like a tempting way to do work productively because you can set the... read more
by Sherri Sacks | Jun 13, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
In your quest to stand out at an interview and Get That Offer, you are focused on every detail – including when you interview. You hope for some control in the scheduling and overthink it: if you are the first up, you might be forgotten by the end of the process. If... read more
by Sherri Sacks | May 23, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
Here at the Jewish Community Services Career Center, we recently searched the internet for the most fun facts and survey results out there about job searching. Enjoy! 41 percent of job seekers search for jobs while in bed, 30 percent while at work, and 18 percent from... read more
by Sherri Sacks | May 2, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
If you have been emailing for any amount of time, you know the basics of email etiquette: Don’t use all caps because that denotes anger (if you’re that angry, compose yourself before composing an email), don’t send confidential information, and be especially... read more
by Sherri Sacks | Apr 11, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
The French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre famously said, “Hell is other people,” and no place feels quite so hellish as a workplace with a difficult colleague. Dealing with such colleagues can affect our moods, productivity, and even our physical and mental health. But... read more
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