Careers
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WSJ: Be Happier and More Productive, Care Less About Your Email
With how connected we all are now, there is pretty much always a way for someone to reach out to you. And thanks to smartphones, you are likely getting an alert the second anyone emails you for anything. It has created a heightened and, for some, exhausting sense that you need to be ready to…
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VISTA Careers — The Arc of Chester County
The Arc of Chester County is a non-profit organization dedicated for 70 years to advocate, educate and provide services to empower individuals with disabilities and their families to enhance the quality of their lives. Arc’s employees value their work and are committed to providing quality services to help support individuals achieve their goals. The…
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From Forbes, 7 Things You Should Never Tell Your Boss
It is totally possible that you will develop friendships with your manager or supervisor. But never let that make you too comfortable. Remember, your boss is first and foremost your employer. If you start getting too casual with what you say to them, they may get fed up and utilize their power to take away…
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Penn State Brandywine Hosts Middle, High School Students to Explore STEM Careers
Penn State Brandywine recently hosted nearly 200 local middle- and high-school students for STEM Pathways, a one-day career exploration program. The May 10 event gave students from the Greater Philadelphia region an opportunity to explore STEM fields through activities and interactions with Brandywine faculty and other professionals. The program began with exhibition tables featuring make…
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7 Things You Should Never Wear to Work
Even if you have been in your professional career for years, it is still totally possible you have been perpetuating some bad habits. Nobody wants to be rude or hurt your feelings, so you can often make a mistake for years before you realize it. If you have ever had doubts about your own wardrobe,…
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beMarketing’s Brandon Rost of Norristown Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2022 40 Under 40 List
Founder and CEO of the marketing conglomerate of companies beBrandz, Brandon Rost was honored recently as one of Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2022 40 Under 40 professionals, awarded annually to the most talented and dynamic up and coming leaders in the Philadelphia and surrounding areas. Rost was selected for this award based on the leadership, entrepreneurial…
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VISTA Careers – Neumann University
Neumann University is a private, Catholic university in Aston modeled in the Franciscan tradition. It was founded in 1965 and offers undergraduate degrees in a variety of subjects, three doctoral programs, six master’s degree programs, and an accelerated bachelor’s degree program for adults. The following career positions at the university are available: Admissions Counselor Neumann…
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5 Tips To Manage Your Boss
You do not have to be friends with your boss but it is at the very least wise to have a good rapport with them. That will put you in a position to get noticed for better opportunities and it will help you be more aligned with the goals that are important to them. If…
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Career Changes You Can Make in Your 40s
Realizing you want to change careers can happen at any time. Admittedly, it is better to have it happen when you are just starting out. But even if you are well into your work experience you can still develop the skills necessary to make the change. If you have been wondering what options are viable…
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Virtual Speaker Event on May 24 Focuses on Issues for Women in the Workplace
A free virtual Women in the Workplace Speaker event is taking place May 24 from noon to 1 p.m. The Chester County Women’s Commission and The Fund for Women and Girls are partnering to host the event. A financial contribution to Tick Tock Early Learning Center of Avondale will be presented during the event by…
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5 Ways To Get Yourself Noticed At Work
Fear of failure makes a lot of people avoid even trying. You see that at work with people who worry about saying or doing the wrong thing, so they happily try to blend into the background. But standing out for positive reasons is what will give you promotions, raises, and awards in your field. If…
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Career Management from Internship to Retirement
When should you start or end managing your career? Why not begin with your first work or internship experience and keep going until your retirement? Whether you are self-employed, employed, or in transition, you need to manage your career and personal brand. What exactly is career management? It is a deliberate life-long process of preparing,…
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Hiring Chesco: Think Two Weeks’ Notice Is Just a Courtesy and Not a Requirement? You Better Think Again
The majority of U.S. adults (87 percent) say employees are familiar with the concept of providing a two weeks’ notice to employers upon leaving. However, despite stating this advance notice is merely a courtesy (61 percent) as opposed to a requirement (39 percent), 53 percent believe companies would never rehire someone without it. This is…
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5 Tips to Take the Stress Out of Traveling For Work
Traveling for work sounds enjoyable since it can be a chance to get paid to see more of the world. But in practice, it can be a major pain that leaves you frustrated and burnt out upon returning home. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Per the site Stacker, here are some tips…
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5 Proven Strategies For Pitching Your Idea to Your Boss Successfully
Sharing ideas at work demonstrates you are invested in trying to improve the company. However, it can also be intimidating because if your ideas are not well-received, it can make you look foolish. Even the best idea can fail due to lack of proper preparation and forethought. Forbes explains what matters the most when trying…
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VISTA Careers — CCRES
CCRES, Downingtown, 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 advantages to a CCRES career, including…
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What Should be Considered to be “Business Casual” Attire?
During an interview, you likely already know to dress your best. But what about after you are hired and told the office is business casual? Those words together can throw some people off and lead to them having a faux pas of underdressing for the job. To help you avoid that mistake yourself, Glassdoor put…
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Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry Announces 2022 Women Influencing Business Winners
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) is revealing the two women it will honor as 2022 Female Business Leader of the Year, as well as 2022 Rising Star. Sandra L. Knapp, a partner at the law firm Gawthrop Greenwood, has been named the 2022 Female Business Leader of the Year by CCCBI.…
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