Careers
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Want to Brag About Your Accomplishments Without Looking Like You’re Bragging? Try Sharing the Credit
Job interviews are a bit of an odd situation because you are basically being asked to do some bragging and explain what makes you so great, but you also have to worry about not coming across as conceited. It can be a difficult tightrope to walk, but The Wall Street Journal argues that bragging about…
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DELCO Careers–Penn State Brandywine
Penn State Brandywine is one of 19 Penn State Commonwealth Campuses across the state. It is located on 112 acres at 25 Yearsley Mill Road in Media. It offers four-year baccalaureate degree programs in 14 fields of study and two associate degree programs. The following Penn State career positions at Penn State Brandywine are available:…
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7 Personality Traits that Hold You Back at Work
They say hard work pays off, but in reality, there is more that goes into being rewarded than just your results. You can be the most productive worker at the office, but if you have an off-putting personality, people will be repelled by you and you won’t get ahead. But maybe it is something you…
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Over 80 Benefits To Negotiate AFTER Salary Negotiation
After you negotiate your salary, you can negotiate other benefits as part of your employment compensation. Here is an even more comprehensive list, thanks to comments received from readers! If you have followed along the past two weeks, I shared a list of benefits you can negotiate and some salary negotiation tips. But as they…
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The Wall Street Journal: You Don’t Need to be Good at Something to Enjoy it
One of the most strenuous things about work is that you are always expected to be at the top of your game. So it is a relief when you finally have some downtime and can just relax pursuing whatever interests you. And yet, so many people will often struggle in their leisure activity and ultimately…
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The 10 Highest Paying Non-Medical Jobs Around Philadelphia
When contemplating what careers have both longevity and a high earning potential, people often settle on the answer of the medical field. And while that is true, the focus on nurses and doctors might overshadow some of the many other viable options worth considering. Earlier in September, Stacker analyzed the highest paying jobs that you…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES is hiring for several key positions. CCRES specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated staff members to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral health issues, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. It works in collaboration with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system. There are numerous…
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Be Your Authentic Self at Work and Life
The old adage everyone tells kids who are trying to fit in at school is to “just be yourself.” But many kids struggle to heed that advice to be authentic, a problem that can follow into adulthood. No matter how old you are, you too might feel like who you are in front of everyone…
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10 Tips to Improve Your Zoom Presentations
Over the last two or three years, most workers were forced to gain experience utilizing Zoom to continue with their responsibilities. However, it was still such a new experience that a lot of people didn’t fully figure out how to make the best of the platform. Have you seen other Zoom presentations that were lacking…
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Wondering Why That Job Offer is Taking So Long? There May Be a Good Explanation
Whether it is the initial application or the interview itself, when you put your best self forward, you feel confident others will recognize that. So what is with the wait from the employer getting back to you? Did you not do as well as you thought? Are they ghosting your application? Or is there some…
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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…
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10 Ways To Restore Your Confidence Following a Career Setback
It is unfortunate that you can do your best and do everything right and still fail. Facing that truth can be daunting; for some, it shakes their resolve to try again. But resigning yourself to defeat will only become a self-fulfilling prophecy. The only way to do better is to try. And as Lifehack explains,…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES is hiring for several key positions. CCRES specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated staff members to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral health issues, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. It works in collaboration with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system. There are numerous…
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Here’s How To Write a Cover Letter When You’re Not Fully Qualified
Usually, before applying for a job, you can give the qualifications a once over and make a quick determination whether you fit the bill or not. But sometimes, there is that hazy middle ground where you don’t have everything they want, but it still sounds doable based on how they describe the position. Should you…
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5 Tips To Get That Job You’re Not Fully Qualified For
Sometimes there is that one job that sounds perfect for what you want…until you see that one qualification you lack. It feels unfair that missing that one thing should make you ineligible, and you probably wonder if it is really that big of a deal. Per Indeed, applying even if you don’t fully meet the…
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Is Your Boss Threatened By You? Here Are 5 Ways to Know
It is never fun when you have an enemy at work, but it becomes even more alarming when it is your boss. You might immediately wonder what you could have done to upset them and start overanalyzing your own behavior. But as Career Nudge points out, their issue might be that you have been doing…
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Your Compensation Package is More Than Just Your Salary
Have you considered things you can negotiate as part of your compensation? There are more items to consider than salary, so let’s break it down. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 31% of an individual’s compensation package consists of benefits. Benefits may help to attract and retain talent and demonstrate how a company values…
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Meridian Bank, Title Alliance Make Delco Top Workplace List
Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplace recognized two companies operating in Delaware County as the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley top workplaces in the Medium Companies category. The list is based on a 24-question survey administered by Energage and completed by the company’s employees. It measures 15 cultural drivers that are crucial to the success of any organization. These include…







































