• DELCO Careers – Penn State Great Valley

    DELCO Careers – Penn State Great Valley

    Located in Malvern, Penn State Great Valley is a special mission campus and graduate school of the Pennsylvania State University. Its academic programs include engineering, information science, MBA, data analytics, finance, and leadership. Student Aid Coordinator This position will manage and oversee all student aid processes, federal and state loans and grants, and the awarding of all…

  • Delco Careers: Media Business Authority

    Delco Careers: Media Business Authority

    The Media Business Authority (MBA) is a professional organization that provides advocacy and programs that support the business community in Media, the Delaware County seat. The MBA is seeking an individual for the following part-time position: Administrative Assistant/Office Operational Support Do you have a passion for engaging with independent small businesses in a historic suburban…

  • Career Corner: 7 Transferable Skills That Companies Want

    Career Corner: 7 Transferable Skills That Companies Want

    If you want to further your career outside your present company, you might look at your resume and feel boxed in by how specialized much of your experience is. But you have likely learned a lot of more generalized skills that would also transfer well to a variety of companies and positions. A post from…

  • DELCO Careers: Pennsylvania Institute of Technology

    DELCO Careers: Pennsylvania Institute of Technology

    The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media, founded in 1953, is a two-year accredited, private non-profit college offering an education for those looking for career development and advancement, college transfer opportunities, and personal growth. The following positions are available at the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology: Director of Library The Director of the Library is responsible…

  • Career Corner: Identifying Your Career Problem is Simpler than You Think

    Career Corner: Identifying Your Career Problem is Simpler than You Think

    You can’t fix what you don’t recognize. And if you feel discontent in your career, you probably have a long list of reasons why.  Per Inc.com, career problems are not actually that complex. In fact, whatever you are going through can likely be summed up in just one of four simple categories. You Don’t Know…

  • Aligning The Great Resignation with Company Culture, Autism, & Neurodiversity

    Aligning The Great Resignation with Company Culture, Autism, & Neurodiversity

    “The new normal every company must accept to be successful is to create an emotionally safe working environment marked by respect, acceptance, and celebration of differences among employees. In other words, companies innovate better with diversity and inclusivity. Kenny Rogers, in his hit song, ‘Know When To Fold ‘Em’ tells us that the hand we’re…

  • Career Corner: Record Level Job Openings Reach 1.8 Jobs for Each Unemployed Person

    Career Corner: Record Level Job Openings Reach 1.8 Jobs for Each Unemployed Person

    The Great Resignation continues in full force, with February being another big month for people leaving. And analysts are now saying the number of open jobs has gotten so big, it has created a record number of job openings compared to unemployed people. Per CNBC, there are now enough jobs for each unemployed person to…

  • Career Corner: As Commuting and Work Schedules Shift, More Night Owls are Getting the Worm

    Career Corner: As Commuting and Work Schedules Shift, More Night Owls are Getting the Worm

    If you have never felt like a morning person, that might not be your fault. Research suggests it could be genetics that dictates what time of day you feel most productive. And Axios recently published a post about why embracing your natural sleep habits could make you more productive. The article features an intriguing quote…

  • Career Corner: Do You Have Compassionate Directness at Work? It Could Get You Hired

    Career Corner: Do You Have Compassionate Directness at Work? It Could Get You Hired

    Oftentimes when it comes to the workplace, people tend to just try and get their work done and keep their head down. People are fearful that saying the wrong thing could wind up costing them their job, so they try to say nothing. But according to Arianna Huffington, the founder of the Huffington Post, taking…

  • How Can Employers Recruit & Hire Top Talent in the Great Resignation?

    How Can Employers Recruit & Hire Top Talent in the Great Resignation?

    The Great Resignation, The Great Reshuffle, The Great Reset, I quit, or whatever you want to call it. Employers need to know how to attract talent. Not too long ago, because of the onset of The Great Resignation, I did a presentation at a Chicago suburbs SHRM (Society for Human Resources Management) chapter called “LinkedIn…

  • CEO of Ebony and Jet Headlines Free Career Conference at Neumann University

    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…

  • Career Corner: The Metaverse Will Change the Way You Work

    Career Corner: The Metaverse Will Change the Way You Work

    Despite advancing technology, virtual reality has largely been used merely as a form of entertainment for things such as video games. We still feel a long way away from the future promised by sci-fi films like Ready Player One where careers and the entire school system are run virtually. But the metaverse is looking to…

  • Career Corner: By 2029, Millions of New Jobs Will Emerge in Health Care and Tech as Society Ages

    Career Corner: By 2029, Millions of New Jobs Will Emerge in Health Care and Tech as Society Ages

    The Great Resignation has led to many workers not only seeking out better working conditions but also careers with job security. The pandemic threw into stark contrast which jobs lack strong futures. But many are still uncertain which careers do look promising in terms of longevity. The Wall Street Journal researched the matter and came…

  • Career Corner: A New Narrative for Navigating the Old Boys’ Club Culture at Workplace

    Career Corner: A New Narrative for Navigating the Old Boys’ Club Culture at Workplace

    Even prior to the pandemic, women faced many challenges to overcome in the workforce. This includes long-talked-about issues such as the gender pay gap, and struggling to be taken as seriously as male leaders. In some aspects, the pandemic exacerbated this by also seeing some married women say they have faced the gender stereotype of…

  • 7 Tips to Enhance Your LinkedIn & Social Media with Other Technologies

    7 Tips to Enhance Your LinkedIn & Social Media with Other Technologies

    “It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity” (Unknown). It’s like drinking from a fire hydrant with so much tech available. We can learn something new every day, but we all have limited bandwidth with our work life and home life. In addition, we all learn in different ways. Howard Gardner…

  • Career Corner: Creating Your First LinkedIn Profile? Don’t Worry About Work Experience and Connections

    Career Corner: Creating Your First LinkedIn Profile? Don’t Worry About Work Experience and Connections

    LinkedIn has become one of the best methods to not only find new jobs but also build connections with peers in your field. So it is only natural people preparing to enter the workforce or early in their career would want to join the platform and create a LinkedIn profile. As discussed recently in The…

  • Career Corner: It’s Okay to Take a Career Break, But Have a Plan for Your Return

    Career Corner: It’s Okay to Take a Career Break, But Have a Plan for Your Return

    There are many legitimate reasons to take an extended career break from your job. Illness, to care for children or an elderly parent, or even just feeling burnt out. Many people are afraid to do what is best for them, though. It has been ingrained that there is a dramatic stigma against employment gaps on…

  • DELCO Careers – Penn State Great Valley

    DELCO Careers – Penn State Great Valley

    Located in Malvern, Penn State Great Valley is a special mission campus and graduate school of the Pennsylvania State University. Its academic programs include engineering, information science, MBA, data analytics, finance, and leadership. Associate Director of Graduate Student Recruitment This position will oversee the recruitment of domestic and international students for graduate degree and certificate programs; supervise,…