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
by JCS Career Center | Oct 23, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
The Clash’s 1982 hit “Should I Stay or Should I Go” is reminiscent of a theme often heard by JCS Career Coaches from their clients who are unhappy with their jobs and thinking about leaving. Sometimes, they cite such reasons as disliking co-workers or disagreeing with... read more
by JCS Career Center | Sep 3, 2019 | Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
Most job applicants wonder about when and how to bring up the thorny topic of salary. Some candidates are afraid to broach this subject and do so very gingerly. Others will get straight to the point and ask an employer what a job pays, without first inquiring about... read more
by JCS Career Center | Aug 9, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
Congratulations, your well-crafted resume and cover letter got you that coveted interview! You know the basic do’s and don’ts – don’t be late, do dress appropriately, etc. However, even highly qualified candidates often make mistakes that cost them the job. Here is a... read more
by JCS Career Center | Jul 15, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
“How much time should I spend looking for a job?” Good question! Most job hunters are not spending nearly enough time doing the many tasks required to land the jobs they desire. If you are currently unemployed, looking for a job is your new full-time job. ... read more
by JCS Career Center | Jun 12, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
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... read more
by Tova Jaffee | May 8, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
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... read more
by Sherri Sacks | Apr 3, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
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... read more
by Jaclyn Ades | Feb 27, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
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... read more
by JCS Career Center | Feb 6, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Life@Work
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... read more
Read the latest views and thoughts from Jmore Publisher Scott Rifkin, MD 