Careers
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Career Corner: There Are Only 4 Types of Career Problems
It is human nature to overthink your problems. Even at work maybe you are feeling like nothing you do will make a difference and you don’t know why. But the first step is realistically diagnosing the problem, which may be far less complex than you believe. If you zoom out far enough, your true problem…
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Career Corner: Post-Pandemic, Small Businesses Are Thriving, Especially in These 5 Industries
In addition to the devastating impact COVID has had on the world’s health, it has also been well-documented how harmful it has been financially. Many lost their jobs, a lot of people are still struggling to find work, and a few major businesses were unable to stay afloat. But those conditions have also made the…
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Career Corner: Salaries are Booming for Graduates with their MBA
Early on in the pandemic there was a lot of ambiguity regarding what careers would continue to be viable going forward. Much like many other fields, business-school graduates saw their salaries impacted by the shutdowns. However, business careers have now bounced back strong, with the average salary for business-school graduates hitting $155,000. Earlier this month,…
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Career Corner: 10 Ways to Stop Dreading the Start of Each Work Week
If you have off from work on weekends, you already know that it stops feeling like you do by Sunday. Come Sunday, you have to remember not to make plans that would keep you out late because you need to be up early for work. And that causes many to feel unable to truly enjoy…
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Career Corner: How to Quit Your Job
With the current state of the job market, people are much more willing to leave their current role to pursue new opportunities. It has become so common that it has been dubbed the “Great Resignation”. And while those new opportunities can be exciting to fantasize about, quitting is still never a decision to make lightly.…
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See Which 2 Delco Movers and Shakers Are Among PA’s 40 Under 40 for 2021
City & State Pennsylvania’s 2021 40 Under 40 list is out, and two movers and shakers with ties to Delaware County have found their place among the most influential Pennsylvanians that are under the age of 40. Clare Pozos, a Delaware County resident and Senior Advisor to the U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, has…
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Career Corner: What To Do If Working from Home Leads To A Lower Salary?
While there are pros and cons from the employee’s perspective to working remotely versus in the office, the biggest fear for some is that remote work will lead to a lower salary. While many companies have sustained the same productivity levels even without employees on-site, some employers argue that employees being at home gives them…
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Career Corner: The Top Careers for Healthcare Majors
Healthcare is always in high demand, but just planning to become a nurse or a doctor is overly general. There are all manner of specializations that you can go into with your medical degree. That is why it is important to determine your interest area, as well as the salary for that sub-field. Stacker recently…
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Career Corner: The Top 10 Careers for Business Majors
A degree in business can open a lot of doors for you. Depending on your interests you could apply your education towards accounting, marketing, or a wide variety of other options. But you are probably looking at salary expectations to figure out your final decision. If that is the case, Stacker recently compiled the highest-paying…
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Learn About P.I.T.’s Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Program at Nov. 22 Session
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media is hosting a virtual information session Monday, Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. for anyone who would like to find out how P.I.T. can help them become a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. The session will run from 5 to 6 p.m. During the session, you will learn about the school’s…
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It’s That Giving & Receiving Time of Year, Even on LinkedIn
Giving and receiving, in some form, are daily occurrences. Giving season, which typically starts in November and goes to December, is a little different. Giving season is especially important for 501(c)3 nonprofits. Some organizations only do one yearly fundraising appeal for #GivingTuesday. What’s #GivingTuesday? It’s a global movement for generosity that started in 2012. It…
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Career Corner: The Top 10 Careers for Engineering Majors
If you are looking for the most lucrative fields to get a degree in, many of the subcategories in engineering comprise some of the highest-paying positions right now. Engineering is a skill that lends itself to many areas, though, so it might just be whichever one intrigues you the most that you pursue. Courtesy of…
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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Hosts Virtual Career Fair, Thursday, Nov. 18
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media is hosting its first Fall Virtual Career Fair Thursday, Nov. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. A variety of companies will be present, including several from the health care industry. Whether you are looking for full- or part-time work, this is a great opportunity to make connections.…
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Delaware County Technical Schools Standout Practical Nursing Program Sets Sights on Nov. 17 Virtual Open House
The Delaware County Technical Schools Practical Nursing Program in Broomall is highly respected for its job placement record and exam passing rate. Now this outstanding program is gearing up for its next class of students in early 2022. Come learn more about how to become a Licensed Practical Nurse at a virtual Open House Nov.…
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Career Corner: Clever Career Platitudes May Not Be Correct or Fit Your Situation
If you have ever been at a career crossroads you have likely received some of the common career platitudes as advice. “Just follow your passion.” “Let your work speak for itself.” “It’s all about who you know.” But how true are sayings like that? Others were curious too and decided they wanted to find out.…
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Career Corner: Four Hints to Avoid the Pitfalls of Passion-Seeking Career Choices
They say, ‘do what you love and you will never work a day in your life.’ The problem is, not everyone loves activities that translate to successful jobs. And chasing the dream of finding work within whatever activity you enjoy the most can lead to huge financial losses. You don’t have to choose to have…
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Dunwoody Village Hosts Jobs Open House, On-Site Interviews Nov. 18
Dunwoody Village is hosting a Jobs Open House with On-the-Spot Interviews for several available positions, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, 1 to 5 p.m., on-site at 3500 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square. Masks are required for the open house and you will be required to sign in and complete a COVID-19 screening. If you are unable…
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Career Corner: Prepare Your Finances Before Joining the Great Resignation
We hear so much about ways to advance our careers and strive for new opportunities, but sometimes our careers don’t go according to plan and we need a break. There are many valid reasons to want to step away from working for a while, such as taking care of young children, tending to an ill…
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