Life@Work
Life@Work: Five Possible Reasons You Can’t Find a Job
If you’ve ever been out of work or wanted to find a better position, you’ve probably asked yourself, “Why is it taking me so long to get a new job?” The experts say the answer most likely involves YOU. Here are five reasons why you’re still looking and what you can do...
Life@Work: Workplaces Can Be a Source of Support and Comfort
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...
Life@Work: Job Interview Thank-You Notes — Handwritten or Emailed?
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?...
Life@Work: The Best Time to Look for a Job
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”...
Life@Work: Creating a Memorable and Effective Resume
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...
Life@Work: Staying Relevant for Tomorrow
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...
Life@Work: Maintain a Realistic Perspective on Telecommuting
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... Life@Work: Does It Matter When You Interview?
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... Fun Facts About Job Seeking
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...Upcoming Events
Jan
21
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all-day JVC’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Da... @ Weinberg Park Heights JCC
JVC’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Da... @ Weinberg Park Heights JCC 
Jan 21 all-day
Join JVC and volunteers from across Baltimore and engage in fun, meaningful projects while building bridges between each other and our larger community. Learn about social issues in age-appropriate service learning sessions while participating in[...]
6:00 pm Salon Series: Women’s Voices @ Everyman Theatre
Salon Series: Women’s Voices @ Everyman Theatre
Jan 21 @ 6:00 pm
Enjoy intimate staged play readings (with cocktails!) by emerging women playwrights and directed by the women of Everyman Theatre’s Resident Acting Company (Dawn Ursula, Beth Hylton, Deborah Hazlett, Paige Hernandez and Megan Anderson) in the[...]
Feb
3
Sun
11:00 am Jewish Refugees and Shanghai Ope... @ Jewish Museum of Maryland
Jewish Refugees and Shanghai Ope... @ Jewish Museum of Maryland 
Feb 3 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Mark the opening of the JMM’s newest exhibit with a day dedicated to the celebration of Chinese New Year. Enjoy a variety of crafts perfect for the whole family, especially those looking to escape the[...]
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