Career Development
-
LinkedIn Insider Secrets and Resources for Job Seekers and Hiring Managers
Did you know that LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, has several tools for job seekers? Participate in their interview preparation platform and review common interview questions and sample answers. There is a LinkedIn Salary platform to explore your earning potential by job title in your locale. You can upload a resume or create a…
-
Find Out How PIT Can Help You in Nursing, Cannabis Studies
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media, a private non-profit college that offers an education for career development and advancement is hosting two virtual information sessions, one this evening on its Licensed Practical Nursing program and a second session on Cannabis Studies, Wednesday, Sept. 22. A virtual information session on PIT’s Licensed Practical Nursing program will provide program-specific…
-
19 Tips to Become a Salary Negotiation Champion
Did you shine so much at your last interview that you got a job offer? Time to negotiate! Use the 19 tips below to negotiate your compensation package from the start! An increase in your salary is sure to put a pep in your step and provide a certain level of satisfaction, so negotiate for…
-
13 Flashy New LinkedIn Features
There are some flashy new LinkedIn features, but you must use the mobile app for some. Others are in beta testing or will be rolled out over time. So what are these 13 new or new-ish flashy features? ACCESSIBILITY Here are the instructions if you need to increase the font size on your iOS mobile…
-
Penn State Announces Promotions for Three Great Valley Faculty Members
Penn State has announced promotions for tenure-line and nontenure-line faculty, including three Penn State Great Valley faculty members, effective Friday, July 1. “Promotion is a recognition of faculty member’s contributions to their field and expertise as an educator,” said Penn State Great Valley Interim Chancellor, Dean, and Chief Academic Officer Colin Neill. “These professors have been acknowledged by their colleagues…
-
Essential Utilities Appoints Kimberly Joyce as Corporate Secretary, Adding to Her Extensive List of Experience
Essential Utilities has announced that Vice President, Regulatory and Government Affairs Kimberly Joyce has added the role of corporate secretary to her responsibilities. As corporate secretary, Joyce adds critical responsibilities associated with the Essential board of directors, Securities & Exchange Commission filings, and the company’s legal entity structure. “Kim’s long tenure with the company as…
-
Essential Utilities Appoints Analytical, Business-Minded Individual to Vice President of Financial Planning
Essential Utilities has appointed Jim Barbato to the new role of vice president of financial planning and analysis from his previous role as vice president of corporate engineering. In his new position, Barbato will report to the CFO and assume responsibility for all financial planning and analysis functions, including overall management and execution of the…
-
Essential Utilities Assigns $143 Million Improvement Project to ‘Valuable Member of Leadership Team’
Essential Utilities has appointed Vice President and Chief Information Officer Whitney Kellett to lead its $143 million service improvement project following the retirement of former Senior Vice President, Business Transformation Ruth DeLost-Wylie. The next phase of the project, which began in 2020, will continue under Kellett’s leadership. As part of its succession planning, the company…
-
Immaculata Welcomes Sister Antoine as New Vice President for Mission, Ministry
Immaculata University has announced that Sister Antoine Therese Lawlor, IHM ’71 assumes the position of vice president for Mission and Ministry—only the second IHM Sister to serve in this capacity. Before returning to Pennsylvania and her alma mater, Sister Antoine spent ten years as the assistant to the vice president and academic dean for the Catholic…
-
Essential Utilities Appoints New Chief of Staff to Ensure Company’s Vision, Core Values
Essential Utilities has promoted Dave Kralle to Chief of Staff to the Essential Chairman and CEO Christopher Franklin, who created the role shortly after his appointment in 2015. Franklin created the role in recognition that “people are the company’s greatest asset,” and that managing a large, geographically dispersed organization naturally presents challenges. As chief of…
-
Essential Utilities’ Longtime Chief of Staff Appointed Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer
As part of a planned succession, Essential Utilities has named Brian Dingerdissen, formerly chief of staff, and vice president of communications and investor relations, as vice president, investor relations and treasurer. In his new role, Dingerdissen will retain his responsibilities for investor relations, lead the company’s ESG program and report to Dan Schuller, the company’s…
-
Car Dealership Heir Wanted to Be Actor, Ended Up as Corporate Spy
Robert Kerbeck, who grew up in Huntingdon Valley and graduated from Lower Moreland High School, was hoping to follow up a stint in the family car dealership with a career in acting, writes Sabrina Boyd-Surka for KYW Newsradio. Instead, he became a corporate spy. He described his unconventional career journey in his memoir, Ru$e: Lying…
-
Penn State Great Valley Student Finds Niche in Professional Development, Leverages Real-World Course Knowledge
Penn State Great Valley’s lean six sigma certificate program first caught Chris Bradley’s eye a little over two years ago. He looked into similar programs at other Philadelphia-area universities, but Great Valley’s program was the best fit. As an added bonus, Bradley has some deep connections to Penn State. He finished his undergraduate degree at University Park…
-
The Lincoln Center: Getting back to your passions after burnout
Let’s talk about burnout. Burnout is when our emotional, physical, and mental state is exhausted due to prolonged stress Some signs of burnout are frequent illness, feeling drained, a sense of failure, lack of motivation, and withdrawal from activities and responsibilities. You might think “oh just take a rest day and you’ll be fine.” However,…
-
Felicia Blue Credits P.I.T. With Igniting Her Nursing Career Passion
Felicia Blue, a wife and mother of two, credits her time at the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T) in Media studying nursing as a chance to form the “essential foundation for my personal and work-related goals.” “P.I.T ignited the passion that is my career in nursing. It rooted my life with purpose and direction,” she…
-
DELCO Careers: Vice President of Development for American Community Journals
Where can you live the American dream of building financial security, work remotely, strengthen your community, and love every minute of it? Right here, as a part of our team that makes a positive impact on suburban Philadelphia residents every day. American Community Journals (ACJ) — the parent company of VISTA Today, DELCO Today, MONTCO Today,…
-
Proud Student Pursues Nursing Career at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Jabrisha Osbourne, a nursing student at the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media has received a scholarship to help her toward her eventual goal of earning a BS degree in nursing. She has dreamed of becoming a nurse since she was a little girl. After watching her father battle lung cancer, she decided to get…
-
CEO of Ebony and Jet Headlines Free Career Conference at Neumann University
Michele Thornton Ghee, CEO of Ebony and Jet magazines and digital platforms, will deliver the keynote address at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, during a free Neumann University conference designed to help professionals build a personal brand and improve career success skills. Sponsored by the university’s Center for Leadership, the ElevateU Conference features speakers who will offer practical advice on…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Chamber Partners
