2024: The Key Elements to a Great Linked In Profile
The Key Elements to a Great Linked In Profile There are 4 key elements to creating a great Linked In profile, and it’s a lot more than...
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aamsden5
- Jan 15
- 2 min
What Color is Your Parachute? A Book Review-2024
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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Shannon Phillips
- Nov 15, 2023
- 2 min
Seasonal Employment
For many companies in Central NY, summer building and winter shopping mean big business. Recreation venues, such as parks, theaters, and...
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Laura Maurer
- Oct 15, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 2 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, 2023
- 2 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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Ricia Marano
- May 15, 2023
- 3 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, 2023
- 1 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, 2023
- 1 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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Shannon Phillips
- Jan 15, 2023
- 1 min
New Year, New Job-Bite Sized Online Search Advice
New Year, New Job! Thinking of finding a new job in the new year? Thousands of job search sites exist online. Here are some bite size...
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aamsden5
- Dec 15, 2022
- 3 min
Seasonal Jobs: Tips & Tricks for Youth
The holiday shopping season, when retailers experience an increase in sales, is a great time for teens to look for part-time employment....
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aamsden5
- Jul 4, 2022
- 2 min
Job Searching During a Personal Crisis
Sometimes job loss comes at a time when you are least prepared, and least able to handle it. Sometimes you’re caring for a sick or dying...
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aamsden5
- Jun 13, 2022
- 2 min
5 Unique Summer Seasonal Jobs
Interesting Summer Seasonal Jobs There are a lot of things that come to mind when one says summer, such as beaches, picnics, vacations....
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- May 9, 2022
- 3 min
Elevator Pitches: What are They Are & How to Write One
We’ve talked about elevator pitches before (See our Job Fair article). An elevator pitch is a quick synopsis of who you are, your...
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- Apr 18, 2022
- 4 min
Explaining Employment Gaps
If you’ve a career of any length, there may very well be a time where you will have an employment gap. It can be for any reason from a...
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- Apr 4, 2022
- 2 min
Doing a Resume with Little to No Work Experience
It seems a catch-22: to get a job you need work experience; to get work experience you need a job. I’ll let you in on a secret: work...
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- Mar 28, 2022
- 4 min
Creating a Personal Website for Your Job Search
Resumes, cover letters, interviews and so on. There’s so much to do when job searching, why bother with a website? There are a few...
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Shannon Phillips
- Feb 21, 2022
- 2 min
Remote Work: Avoiding the Scams
Even prior to the pandemic, work from home jobs, or remote work positions, were very desirable, but often times required a specific...
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- Feb 7, 2022
- 4 min
The Formula For Attending a Job Fair
If you’re looking for a job, it is worth attending a job fair. Most all companies that will be present are there because they are...
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- Jan 31, 2022
- 5 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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