Careers
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Could that Remote Job Listing be Misleading You About it Actually Being Remote?
While remote work is not for everyone, many have still been ecstatic to be able to work from home. It means getting time back from your commute, a more relaxed dress code, and the freedom to help take care of pets and kids without hiring help. A lot of jobs have grown to facilitate this…
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Job Applicants are Ditching Cover Letters and Still Getting Hired
When it comes to the application process, the part that most people probably dread the most is the cover letter. Lots of job seekers feel their resume speaks for itself, so why do they have to bother expanding on their qualifications and interest in the position? Now some candidates are saying they are done with…
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How to Find Companies That Are Hiring Now
If you have not seen much luck with finding the job openings you want, it is probably time to change up your strategy. It is very likely there are tons of great chances that you are just not encountering because your search methods need work. The Balance Careers shared quite a few good resources, starting…
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10 High-Paying Part-Time Jobs in 2022
Think you need to be full-time to make good money? Part-time roles are becoming far more common, especially thanks to remote work, and they are paying much better than in years past. On the site The Savvy Couple they compiled some of the best prospects for those wanting high-paying part-time jobs currently. Here are ten…
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Consider Job Crafting Before Joining the Great Resignation
Have you ever had a job created because of your skill set and what you bring to the table? If employed, you can also propose a job crafted for you too. It’s great when a company wants you as a new employee because of your knowledge and experience. It’s also a great feeling when a…
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What Differentiates a Part-Time Job from a Full-Time Job?
If you have been looking into part-time work, that can be an ambiguous term if you are not familiar with it. Obviously, it means fewer hours than full-time, but that still leaves a wide range for what your schedule could be. There are a lot of different scenarios you could encounter with a part-time job…
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5 Tips for Managing a Part-time Job When You’re Already Employed Full-time
If you are looking to earn more from your work, ideally you could just get a raise or more hours from your job. If that isn’t feasible, you might look for other full-time work. But sometimes nothing falls into place there or you just can’t find that higher salary. That might mean it’s time to…
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Why Now May Be the Best Time to Ask for a Raise
As much as everyone would love a raise, a lot of people don’t feel bold enough to ask. The thought of being turned down can be highly discouraging. It’s easier to say you will postpone asking so you can build up more accomplishments at work, even if that day never comes. But now with unusually…
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DELCO Careers: The Foundation for Delaware County
The Foundation for Delaware County is a public charity founded in 2016, as the largest philanthropy serving Delaware County. The foundation encourages philanthropy by providing efficient giving vehicles like donor-advised funds, gift annuities, and estate planning advice to generous individuals who want to have an impact in Delaware County and beyond. The foundation makes grants…
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Former P.I.T. Employee Edith McFall Honored by Ridley Park Library
Edith “Edie” McFall, former Assistant Registar for the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media from 1999 to 2018, is being honored posthumously by Delaware County Libraries on July 2. McFall served as long-time board president at Ridley Park Library. She passed away in 2021. As part of a 110th-anniversary event Saturday, Ridley Park Library…
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How to Prepare for a Timed Written Test for a Job Application
As a job-seeking candidate, how do you prepare for a timed-written test on an unknown topic where you need to provide reasons of support for your submission? It’s easy to write once you have created an outline to follow for the test. Do your brainstorming with your reasoning, and then write sentences, which will turn…
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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 positions at Penn State Brandywine are available: Strategic Communications Specialist…
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Bill Whitaker, From Media, Talks About His ’60 Minutes’ Career
Journalist Bill Whitaker, a Media Borough native, worked for years at CBS News before he got the plum position of correspondent on “60 Minutes”, writes Stephen Battaglio for the Los Angeles Times. He got the spot in 2014 after covering Asia and working for two decades as a fixture on the CBS Evening News. The…
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4 Tips to Avoid Getting Pulled Into Pointless Meetings
If you are like most people, you probably do not get excited when you learn there are meetings scheduled at work. That’s because they frequently relay information that could have been conveyed via more expedient methods. Pulling everyone off their assignments is not worth it unless you legitimately need everyone’s input. So The Wall Street…
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Mike Lemon, Who Helped Cast Local Talent in Movies, Remembered
Mike Lemon, a retired casting director who pulled in local talent for major motion pictures and TV shows, died May 1, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 74-year-old founder of Mike Lemon Casting, was also a filmmaker, writer, teacher and outspoken LGBTQ advocate. He lived for a time in Drexel Hill and Springfield…
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Creating a Perfect Out-of-Office Email Response
You are exhausted from putting in long hours at work but have finally reached that vacation time you scheduled months in advance. You set up your work email to say you’ll be away and who to contact instead. It should be that simple, right? But you know you will still have plenty of people who…
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2022’s Top Paying Gig Jobs
If you are looking to make some extra cash, gigs and side hustles are more common than ever today. If you search, you can find side gigs in just about anything, but not all of them are worth your time. The site The Ways to Wealth did a breakdown of many of the highest paying…
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10 Top Tech Companies Hiring in Philadelphia
The tech field is constantly shifting as new advancements develop. As seen with the Robinhood app last year, some companies skyrocket into importance only to fade out of relevance in a sharp plummet. Finding the leaders in tech means not only looking at their peaks but their long-term sustainability. Per the site Built In, here…
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