Taking the one less traveled: alternative paths to jump start your future
By: Laura Maurer Young people looking to take a different path, job seekers looking for meaningful opportunities, volunteers looking to...
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Shannon Phillips
Sep 15, 20232 min
Back to School this Fall? Learn About Teen Labor Laws to Balance Work at School and on the Job!
Many teenagers are eager to work part-time while going to school. Minors as young as age 11 can work legally in New York State under...
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Shannon Phillips
Jul 15, 20232 min
Benefits and Job Searching
It’s summer in Central New York and we’re all thinking about taking time off work to enjoy the sunshine. If your summer includes a job...
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Jun 15, 20234 min
Career Planning for Recent High School Graduates
Congratulations on completing your high school education! Once the excitement of the end of senior year is over and reality sets in,...
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Ricia Marano
May 15, 20233 min
Tips for Completing a Civil Service Application
If you’ve ever filled out a civil service application, you probably thought of it as being like any other job application. It isn’t....
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BethB
Mar 15, 20231 min
What is an Elevator Speech and How Do I Prepare One?
An elevator speech is a clear, brief message or a commercial about you! It should communicate who you are, what you are looking for, and...
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BethB
Feb 15, 20231 min
Top Skills to Put on Your Resume
According to www.indeed.com, “the skills section of your resume shows employers you have the abilities required to succeed in the role.” ...
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BethB
Nov 17, 20222 min
Popular Thanksgiving Actions to Practice and Translate to the Workplace
November is a month typically known as a time for giving thanks, expressing gratitude, and appreciating what you have. These practices...
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Jan 31, 20225 min
Why Am I Not Getting Hired?
You’ve filled out dozens of applications or sent out dozens of resumes. Maybe you’ve had some interviews. But it all ends there. You’re...
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Nov 22, 20214 min
Just Starting Out? Here’s Some of Our Best Advice
Everyone has a little of advice to give, and we’re no different. Of course, we have a bit of a specialty area: employment and career. So...
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Shannon Phillips
Nov 15, 20211 min
Ready, Set, Work! Understanding What Employers Need
Career Readiness means knowing what skills employers want and being able to prove that you have those skills. The skills employers desire...
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Shannon Phillips
Nov 8, 20212 min
What Color is Your Parachute? A Book Review
For all of my book reviews, I will be using a rating system of 1 through 5: 1 for the worst; 5 for the best! I will be rating only books...
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Oct 18, 20212 min
Transferable Skills: What They Are & How to Identify Yours
As many people are changing jobs, whether it be from one department to another within the same company or doing a complete career switch,...
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Sep 13, 20214 min
How to Choose a Career Path
I was always envious of those people that knew exactly what they to do with their life. By the time they graduated high school, they had...
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Aug 30, 20215 min
How to Get, Succeed At, and Get the Most Out of Your First Job
Right now is the best time ever to get a job! Employers are eager to hire people, especially those who typically hire those applying for...
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Aug 23, 20214 min
Top Soft Skills to Have on Your Resume
If you’ve read the last blog article, you’ll already know what Soft Skills are and that everyone has some of them. This article is...
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Aug 16, 20214 min
Hard Skills & Soft Skills: What They Are & How to Include Them on Your Resume
Both hard and soft skills are essential to one’s resume and general job readiness. Employers look for each of these types of skills when...
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Aug 9, 20213 min
Resumes 101
I won’t lie. Resume writing can be a bit of a chore. It’s a necessary one though in getting a job. Many employers want a resume these...
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Jul 26, 20214 min
I’ve Lost My Job. Now What?
Losing your job, especially if it’s through no fault of your own, can be extremely difficult. You’ve lost your source of income and...
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