Careers Article Archive
March 22, 2009
Job fair list now online
Wondering what job fairs are coming up in the Triad? Visit www.triadcareers.com/tj/events. If you know of a job fair that is ope... Continue
March 15, 2009
Joyce Richman: Find out what you want, then network
If you want a job that you can stick with and will stick with you, then figure out what you like to do, what you are good at doi... Continue
TriadCareers Spring Job Fair March 18
Having trouble finding a job? Get yourself out there. Join us from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Greensboro Coliseum Special E... Continue
JOB Talk with schoolteacher Becky Mayer
Name: Becky Mayer Occupation: First-grade teacher Employer: Guilford County Schools (Alamance Elementary School) Years in field...... Continue
March 8, 2009
Joyce Richman: Does your résumé sell you better than you sell yourself?
If you’re getting interviews but not getting any offers, it may be that your résumé is doing a better job speaking for you t... Continue
March 1, 2009
Joyce Richman: Treat your job search like a smart shopping trip
If you weren’t a bargain hunter before, this economy surely has provided a crash course on how to become one. The basics of sa... Continue
JOB Talk with an ophthalmic technician
Name/age: Kristy Lankford, 32 Occupation: Certified ophthalmic technician Employer: Shapiro Eye Care Years in field: 14 Salary r... Continue
They do what they love-- and get paid for it. So What’s the trick?
When Bill Mullins spotted some hives in Florida on his honeymoon 37 years ago, he told his new wife he had always wanted to be a... Continue
February 22, 2009
Richman: Reconnecting with the world will contribute to job search
I bet you know him. He goes to work early and stays late. He’s known as a company man. He’s dedicated, loyal and has a work... Continue
Careers 101: Career Readiness Certificate
The Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), a portable national credential supported by the state’s community college system, is a... Continue
February 15, 2009
Richman: Follow a playbook to make the most of your next interview
Long before you arrive at your next job interview ... • Prepare. It reduces anxiety and increases confidence. But keep in mind... Continue
A primary concern
When Dr. Michael Adler chose a career in family medicine more than three decades ago, he had fewer options to weigh than an aspi... Continue
February 8, 2009
Click to connect: Husband and wife incorporate online networking into job search
LinkedIn. Facebook. MySpace. With unemployment numbers rising, how useful can online social networking be for job seekers? One c... Continue
Richman: Don’t let fear take you down
If you only focus on where you’ve been and what you’ve left behind, you won’t see what lies ahead. Here’s a composite ex... Continue
February 3, 2009
JOB Talk: with an esthetician
Name/age: Erika Rucker, 30 Occupation: Licensed esthetician (skin care and waxing expert) Employer: Inspire Skin & Body Day... Continue
February 1, 2009
Richman: Networking should be your main job
Networking is key to your job search. Up to 75 percent of open positions are discovered in the hidden job market where employers... Continue
January 25, 2009
Richman: Age discrimination? Not this time
The other day I received a call from someone who instantly projected good humor and optimism. After a few moments of banter, I a... Continue
The long haul: Jobs with long-term potential still available
WANTED: A job that won’t disappear with the next round of bad news from Wall Street. In flush times, people have more time and... Continue
January 18, 2009
Richman: Teachable moments, part 2: Lessons learned
Last week I described young John (not his real name), a new college graduate, eager to get a job with a reputable company. Thank... Continue
JOB Talk with a home organizer
Name/age: Alli McVann, 47 Occupation: Home organizer and life manager Employer: Allicadabra (self-employed) Years in field: Two... Continue
Search & Succeed! in 2009
Job seekers had a number of opportunities to learn more about finding a job in the Triad during the Search & Succeed! sessio... Continue
January 11, 2009
Richman: Teachable moments, part 1: It’s all about substance
Thank you, readers, for sending in your teachable moments from the workplace. The following is a composite of several I’ve rec... Continue
Careers 101: Quick! Take your pick
Recently GTCC announced that it will expand its popular Quick Jobs program in an effort to help get more unemployed Triad reside... Continue
Works For Me: In 2009, take advantage of local networking resources
As 2008 drew to a close, you couldn’t go a day without hearing word of another Chapter 11 filing, another plant closing, anoth... Continue
January 4, 2009
Job Talk: with a veterinarian
Name/age: Angelique Fuller, 34 Occupation: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Employer: Guilford-Jamestown Veterinary Hospital Years... Continue
