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Career Corner: 3 Signs Your Job Interview Went Well
You just got through a job interview for a position you really want and you feel like you did great during the conversation. But now your mind is replaying every moment looking for flaws as you wonder if you are going to hear any good news. How can you set your anxious mind at ease…
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Philly Tech Trends: Warning! Hackers May Have Access to your Company’s Video Surveillance Security Systems
If you installed cameras on your property it is no doubt because you were worried about your security. However, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) now says you may actually be opening yourself up to a security risk from hackers accessing your cameras. Scott McQuarrie of TechDecisions elaborates, stating how the concern is so significant that…
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Career Corner: Dress for a Successful Zoom Job Interview
Interview etiquette has long been something job seekers have struggled with, and video interviews becoming more commonplace of late has only complicated that. You wouldn’t normally dress up to be at home all day, but what is expected when the work environment is your own house? Vanessa Friedman of the New York Times offers some…
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Career Corner: How Ace a Zoom Job Interview
If you haven’t been on the job hunt in the last year and a half then you might not realize how much the interview landscape has changed. Rather than getting to visit the company you want to work for and meet the manager in person, there are good odds they will schedule you for a…
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Career Corner: The Biggest Job Interview Stumbles You Need to Avoid
If you have landed an interview then the company you applied to obviously thinks you might have what it takes to join them. However, you can quickly dissuade them of that opinion if you blunder during the meeting. Liz Ryan of Kiplinger discusses some of the most common interview stumbles, and simple ways to avoid…
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Career Corner: How to Ace These 9 Most Common Job Interview Types
It used to be that you would physically sit down with a manager to interview for an open position. And while that still frequently happens, you also have good odds of being asked your availability for a video interview. Or even just talking by phone. How you handle an interview drastically changes based on the…
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Wiser Wealth: The Biggest Tax Changes Coming in 2021
Nobody looks forward to tax season. That is why most of us just file all our important documents when they are due and then put the whole thing out of mind until it is time to do it again next year. But that method can lead to some bad surprises regarding what regulations have changed.…
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Career Corner: Most Common Job Interview Questions You Need to be Ready to Answer
Preparing for a job interview requires more than just sprucing up your resume and breaking out your favorite professional attire. You need to prepare mentally as well and the best way to do that is to practice for what you will encounter. Glassdoor is a great resource for learning about new jobs and to see…
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Philly Tech Trends: Protecting Your Warehouse Against the Most Common Threats
Warehouses are an important way to keep merchandise organized and safe, but lack of preparation can lead to your inventory being jeopardized nonetheless. There are a lot of potential hazards you need to have plans for if you don’t want any nasty surprises. Courtesy of Techiexpert, here are some of the most common threats to…
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Career Corner: Preparation is the Key to Acing Your Next Job Interview
While being invited to interview for a new job is initially exciting, it can quickly become a source of anxiety. Knowing how much hinges on that one conversation can really throw you off. You need to prepare if you want to do well, but maybe you don’t know to get ready. You may already be…
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Career Corner: New Philadelphia Match Making Site Connects Employers and Employees
While sites like LinkedIn and Indeed are no doubt useful, they can also be overwhelming. Rather than relying on personal interactions, so much of modern job hunting is about satisfying a computer algorithm that is scanning your resume. That makes it difficult to really show who you are as an individual. But a new site…
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Career Corner: Life Sciences Are the Future— And They Are Hiring in Philadelphia
If you are interested in what fields will be seeing growth in the coming years, you should definitely keep an eye on positions in the life sciences. An example of this is in the Philadelphia genetic medicine company Passage Bio. In 2020 they employed 20 people. By the end of 2021, that number is expected…
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Career Corner: Want a Job That Doesn’t Test for Marijuana? A Philadelphia Guy Built an App For That
Many believe that, as long as it does not harm anyone or interfere with your ability to take care of your responsibilities, that what you do in your personal life is your business alone. For a long time, many employers have not shared that sentiment, reserving the right to terminate you for a positive drug…
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Career Corner: New Children’s Book Normalizes Non-gendered Careers
Despite messages parents may share with their own children about the ability to be anything you want, what is depicted by other parts of the world doesn’t always show that. Plenty of children still assume certain jobs correspond to a person’s gender, which may deter them from aspiring for such a career. A boy who…
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Wiser Wealth: With Tax Season on the Doorstep, Now is the Time to Consider Qualified Opportunity Funds
Financial fluctuations of late have created some major problems in some areas, and major opportunities in others. For people looking to reap a profit from stocks and properties, the year has proven fortuitous. But that inevitably leads to concern about how much could be lost to capital gains taxes. In an article for Islander News,…
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Career Corner: Millennials Lead the Pack As More Americans Reboot Their Careers
Millennials were dealt a tough hand for starting out in their careers, with 2007’s recession creating a rough job market to enter. And now with the pandemic, we have yet another financially catastrophic event making it a struggle for young professionals. But it is those very obstacles that may have made this generation more comfortable…
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DELCO Escape: 4 Fun Fall Lancaster County Events
As the weather cools off and the leaves become colorful, everyone likes to get out of the house and enjoy nature. Maybe you have your classic rituals to celebrate the Fall holidays, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find new favorites too. If you have been looking for new ideas to explore, Discover Lancaster recently…
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Career Corner: The Best Paying Jobs You Can Get in Philadelphia with a Bachelor’s Degree
Maybe you are deliberating going back to school for a master’s degree. Or maybe you are just starting out in higher education and trying to plot out your major. Either way, it is helpful to know exactly what opportunities are available to you at each degree level. If it is a high salary you are…
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