Life@Work
Life@Work: Helping Kids Consider their Eventual Career Possibilities
By Jamie Leboe It’s never too early to start thinking about your future – not just your future in general but your future career, too. Career exploration is a lifelong process. How often are children asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s not that...
Life@Work: Following Up After an Interview
To nudge or not to nudge: that is the question. You’ve landed that much sought-after interview, and you think it went pretty well. Now, how do you follow up? How do you clinch the deal? Certainly, you want to maximize your chances of being on the short list of...
Life@Work: Networking is Crucial to Today’s Job Search
As a career coach at Jewish Community Services, I often stress the importance of networking to my clients. Many resist this suggestion because they say the idea of networking makes them nervous, they’re not good at it or don’t even know what it is. As it turns out, my... Life@Work: Changing Career Fields is a Major Step
I was seven months pregnant with my second child and unhappy at my job. The work left me unfulfilled and disengaged, and I no longer wanted to pursue my current field of human resources. Working while having young children is hard enough but if you are frustrated and...
Life@Work: Is Your Resume a Political Minefield?
There is an age-old adage advising us to avoid discussing politics and religion. But have you ever considered that your resume may be doing the talking for you? Your resume speaks volumes to an HR representative or hiring manager. If it reflects your particular...
Life@Work: Informational Interviews Prove Invaluable to Job Searches
Whether you are looking for a job, itching to make a career role change or exploring a new industry, informational interviews can be a key part of your research because they place you in the driver’s seat, expand your relationship circle, help build your confidence...
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?...Upcoming Events
Jul
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6:00 pm JBiz Meet-Up @ Ruth's Chris Steak House
JBiz Meet-Up @ Ruth's Chris Steak House 
Jul 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Join Jmore for an evening of meaningful networking with community, business and professional leaders on Ruth’s Chris Outdoor Patio in Pikesville. The featured speaker is Rod Bourne, Project Director at CCBC for Goldman Sachs’ 10,000[...]
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25
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8:00 pm Art Garfunkel @ Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
Art Garfunkel @ Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
Jul 25 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The iconic singer — and one-half of Simon & Garfunkel — returns to Annapolis. Garfunkel’s latest book, “What Is It All But Luminous (Notes From An Underground Man)” was released in 2017 by Alfred A.[...]
Jul
27
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5:00 pm Colonial Market Tavern Night @ Maryland Historical Society
Colonial Market Tavern Night @ Maryland Historical Society 
Jul 27 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Experience the bawdy side of Colonial Maryland with beer, oysters and Colonial tavern singers in the Maryland Historical Society’s courtyard. Tavern Night is an extension of fun from Colonial Market Day, also taking place July[...]
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