Careers
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Career Corner: Writing the Perfect Thank-You Note After a Job Interview
If you have always viewed the post-interview thank you email as perfunctory (or worse yet, optional) then you are wasting your final opportunity to make a good impression. This last point of contact is a great time to remedy any errors and make a great closing statement. By way of the Ladders, here is a…
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Career Corner: 6 Questions to Ask Before You Quit
A lot of people work jobs that they don’t necessarily love. But maybe this one has gotten bad enough for you to start loathing it. Does that mean it’s time to quit? The Washington Post shared some questions you should ask yourself first. Here is a breakdown of each one and why it’s important: Do…
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Perfect Your Elevator Pitch
If you are a working adult whether unemployed, self-employed, or employed, and you engage in meeting people, you need to have an elevator pitch. One size does not fit all. It depends on the audience and the circumstances. Over the years, I have collected some resources from various people from their handouts, presentations, or articles…
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VISTA Careers – Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry represents a diverse and vibrant business community and is uniquely positioned in southeastern Pennsylvania, which is an integral part of the Commonwealth’s and the nation’s economic engine. The CCCBI serves as the voice for business on local, state, and federal issues that impact business. Marketing & Communications…
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Hiring Chesco: Practical Tips for New Leaders on Interviewing and Hiring
One of the biggest challenges new leaders face early in their careers is interviewing candidates and hiring those who are a good fit for the company, writes James Price for Express Employment Professionals. Glassdoor estimates that each corporate job opening receives approximately 250 resumes, and that just four to six people interview for the position.…
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Career Corner: Tips for Starting a Job Search from Harvard Business Review
If you have been with the same job for a significant amount of time, it takes a lot of preparation to get ready to apply for a new position again. A lot of information in your documents is no longer current, you don’t know if your contacts have changed roles, and it is all a…
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Dunwoody Village Hosts Job Open House Today With On-the-Spot Interviews
Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square is hosting an Open House and On-The-Spot Interviews today, Jan. 27, from 2 to 5 p.m. for several open job positions. Dunwoody Village is a five-star ranked not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Newtown Square located in a picturesque wooded setting, offering high-quality healthcare and rehabilitation. Masks are required for…
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Career Corner: Get to Know a Recruiter Before You Need One – Here’s How
Oftentimes, it is better to have a tool in advance before you wind up needing it. The worst time to decide to buy a snow shovel is when there are already several feet of snow on the ground. The same is true with finding people who can help you get a new job if you…
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Now You Can Earn an Associate’s Degree in Sonography at P.I.T. Learn How
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media is hosting a virtual information session Feb. 15 on its Sonography Associate’s Degree program. P.I.T. has developed a comprehensive program that allows students to obtain an Associate’s Degree in Sonography in two years. Classes begin July 2022. Sonographers are highly skilled professionals who use imaging equipment that emits…
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Career Corner: Looking for a New Job? Should You Get Loud About Your Availability
If you have been out of work lately, perhaps you have been seeing others using hashtags like #OpentoWork and wondering if that is a strategy worth trying to get more interviews. It is a strange paradigm shift, where being unemployed used to nearly make you a pariah to recruiters, but now in the culture of…
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VISTA Careers – Chester County Hospital
As part of Penn Medicine, Chester County Hospital is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. The hospital is looking to fill the below positions. Candidates must be highly motivated and possess a great attitude when interacting with patients, visitors, and colleagues.…
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VISTA Careers – West Chester University
Enrolling more than 17,000 students, West Chester University is the largest member of the 14-institution Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Founded in 1871, WCU is a comprehensive public institution, offering a diverse range of more than 200 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs in more than 50 fields of study. Digital Media Center Technician This position will…
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Career Corner: How to Tell the Boss You’re Burned Out
American culture prides itself on people who push themselves to the limit. So you risk facing a lot of criticism for saying you need a break. Just look at some of the reactions Simone Biles got for prioritizing her mental health over competing in the Olympics. Many bosses are unsympathetic and consider taking a break…
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Career Corner: Improve Your Time Management Skills
It can feel like you are never really free to relax nowadays with how much there is to get done. Your job, responsibilities around the house, and fulfilling family responsibilities are all enough to be a full plate for anyone. So how do you stay on top of getting it all done? If you have…
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34 Places to Network as an Entrepreneur or Small Business Owner
What do you do when you don’t have time to network? You make time! It’s important! Make networking a habit because if you don’t ask, you don’t get. If you have spent time building the know, like, and trust with your network, you can ask them for help when you need it. Networking is a…
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Hiring Chesco: Majority of Employees Favor Semi-Retirement with a Flexible Work Schedule
As baby boomers continue to reach retirement age, two-thirds (67 percent) say their company is well prepared to handle their departure. However, less than half of these employees (48 percent) report their company has an adequate successor in place when the time comes. One way to help ease this transition is for companies to offer…
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VISTA Careers – Qlik
Based in King of Prussia and operating in more than 100 countries, Qlik helps enterprises around the world move faster, work smarter, and lead the way forward with an end-to-end solution for getting value out of data. Its platform is the only one on the market that allows for open-ended, curiosity-driven exploration, giving everyone — at any…





























































