Careers
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Hiring Chesco: Two-Thirds of Blue-Collar Workers Say the Pandemic Changed How Society Views Their Jobs
Two years after many U.S. businesses temporarily shut down to try to contain the first cases of COVID-19, America’s blue-collar workforce feels they are more respected and appreciated, and even more in demand than before the pandemic. This is according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment International. The results…
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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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Career Corner: 5 Tips To Get Promoted at Work
If you like the company you are with, a promotion can wind up feeling even more rewarding than a new job elsewhere would. But promotions are also more rare and difficult to determine what qualifications you are lacking. If you have been hoping for a promotion and wondering what more you could do to help…
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Blue Bell’s CompanyVoice is Committed to Creating Jobs in Montgomery County for Older Workers
CEO Claudia Timbo of CompanyVoice in Blue Bell employs a unique hiring model that initially focused on hiring mature workers with special skills in banking, insurance, healthcare, and other regulated industries. That approach quickly expanded to people with disabilities, transitioning professionals, veterans, and their families. Claudia has also partnered with a federal program giving grants…
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Eight Influential Leaders with Chester County Ties Among the Region’s Power 100
Eight influential leaders with ties to Chester County are among the region’s Power 100 for 2022, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The list features individuals in alphabetical order with the influence, skill, and effectiveness to provide them with the power to shape the look and feel of the entire Philadelphia region and…
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WCU Grad Launches Startup That Uses Community to Combat Workplace Burnout
Your Care Collective, a startup launched in 2020 by Joelle Tolifero, a West Chester University graduate, uses community to combat workplace burnout, writes Kennedy Rose for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Prior to creating You Care Collective, Tolifero worked with students in residential housing as well as study-abroad programs. While it seemed like the perfect job,…
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Career Corner: The Biggest Issues Preventing You from Advancing at Work
Waiting to get recognition and opportunities at work can sometimes feel like it is out of your hands. If you are trying your best and seeing no new results, what more can you do? But for some people, what might be getting you passed over are things you are doing that are getting bad attention.…
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VISTA Careers – Achievement Unlimited
Based in West Chester, Achievement Unlimited is a boutique leadership development firm with a long history of helping companies and their employees improve. Its founder, Michael Gidlewski, has developed and presented hundreds of programs to businesses across the country. Through his workshops, processes, and mentoring, he helps clients increase personal and team productivity by improving…
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Career Corner: 5 Tips To Get a Promotion at Work
Are you ready to reach for nmore responsibility at work but have not had the opportunity yet? Per Michele Reynolds of Harvard Business School Online, it could come down to you showing why your boss should take the chance on you. Fortunately, there are some easy behaviors you can exhibit to demonstrate this. Be a…
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Career Corner: Announcing Your New Job on Social Media
A new job is usually a cause for celebration, and that’s something you want to share. However, show some restraint and think about the ways sharing that news now might actually backfire. If you are not sure why you would need to be cautious, Vyten had a post sharing some possibilities to be leery of.…
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Career Corner: 3 Questions to Ask Before Joining a Company That’s Growing Fast
If you have just gotten a job offer from a company that is rapidly expanding, your first response is likely excitement. But don’t lose sight of what the company’s growth will mean in terms of their expectations for you. As stated in an article for The Muse, you need to prepare for a different kind…
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The Great Reshuffle To or From the World of Education
Teacher to trainer? Classroom to corporate? Teacher to teacherpreneur? Or maybe it’s the reverse? How do you pivot and use LinkedIn for your reinvention? Not only have I already reinvented myself six times, but I am still evolving with the business acumen I have gained. I’ve been in several corporate industries, earning two administrative and…
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Hiring Chesco: Staying Productive Remotely
The pandemic has drastically shifted the way we work, writes Caleb Yen for Job Journey, a blog of Express Employment Professionals. Although many businesses are bringing employees back to the office, some are still working from home full time, or their company has adopted a hybrid approach that lets them work remotely several days a…
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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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Career Corner: Three Tips to Successfully Join And Lead A New Team
Joining a new team is exciting for the opportunities it brings, but it can also be nerve-wracking trying to learn the group dynamic so you don’t make any mistakes. That potential for stress increases exponentially when you are the team’s new leader. As the team’s new leader you walk a tightrope between learning what needs…
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Career Corner: How To Introduce Yourself To New Coworkers
Your first day at a new job is stressful enough just trying to adjust to all the new tasks you need to learn. But you can’t become so caught up in that aspect of the job that you forget that you need to build connections with your new coworkers too. In addition to their job…
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Career Corner: The First 3 Steps to Take When Switching Careers
Regardless of your reasons, sometimes your current career just no longer satisfies you. But the prospect of changing to a new career can be daunting due to what an enormous undertaking it feels like. However, with some good guideposts to help steer you along, you can break the process down into manageable steps. For those…
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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 positions at the university are available: Neumann Coordinator for Student…
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