Careers
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Career Corner: Post Pandemic, Women Take a Harder Look at Career Fulfillment
The pandemic has caused immense stress on everyone, leading many to stop and consider what they want out of their career long-term. But women, in particular, are reporting feeling the negative impact of the pandemic at higher rates than men. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal addressed this, saying that part of the…
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Unemployment Updates You Need to Know
The Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, is attributed to saying, “There is nothing permanent except change.” People change jobs, not always on their terms. Mergers and acquisitions are happening, and businesses are starting, closing, downsizing, and restructuring. There are COVID issues, and there is The Great Resignation and more. Change in the world of work is constant,…
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Retiring in Pennsylvania, Part 1: The Upsides
More than two million retirees call Pennsylvania home in their golden years. Retirepedia tallied 10 factors that contributed to why they chose to spend their retiring years here. Cost of Living/Housing Overall, the cost of living in Pennsylvania is eight percent less than the national average, driven mostly by the fact cost of housing is 25 percent…
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Hiring Chesco: How School Disruptions During the Pandemic Threaten to Widen the Skills Gap
With “now hiring” signs on every street corner across the United States, businesses are in crisis as more than one-third of Americans (35 percent) know someone who left the workforce entirely during the COVID-19 pandemic. And hiring woes may continue well into the future as 71 percent of adults agree that between people retiring earlier…
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Career Corner: How Local Tech Salaries Stack Up to the Rest of the Country
With so many industries and fields shaken up by the pandemic, a lot of people are reevaluating their careers right now. One of the more appealing options has been the tech industry, which has been a rare oasis of stability over the last 18 months. But the salary you can expect will vary quite a…
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Career Corner: The Great Resignation is Reshaping Our Work Culture
Our work culture has ingrained in many employees to recognize that they are easily replaceable. Being underpaid and overworked has long been viewed as the natural experience of most workers. But the pandemic has caused a breaking point where many are saying no more, leading to what has been dubbed the “Great Resignation”. Derek Thompson…
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Career Corner: New Anything-But-Normal Rules for Job Seekers
If you are job hunting right now you probably assumed that your work-life will have some adjustments from the pre-pandemic days after you are hired. But maybe you have not realized the application process also has changed in some ways you should be taking advantage of. Ty West of the Philadelphia Business Journal expands on…
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Career Corner: Follow These Unspoken Rules to Get Ahead at Your First Job
Getting hired is always exciting, and it’s a huge milestone when you are fresh out of school and getting your first job. It feels like you are building momentum, but then you may receive some culture shock when what worked for you in school is suddenly frowned upon at work. In writing for Kiplinger, H.…
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Career Corner: The Jobs Most Likely to Disappear within the Next Generation
It is only natural that as technology and culture advance that new types of careers will be created, while others will become obsolete. Naturally, the restrictions of the pandemic accelerated some of this by depriving many businesses of being able to gain their regular income and driving customers towards alternatives. With Covid currently becoming more…
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VISTA Careers – County of Chester
The County of Chester was created by William Penn in 1682 as one of the three original counties of Pennsylvania. The county consists of 73 municipalities — one city, 15 boroughs, and 57 townships — and is routinely ranked among the best places to live in America. The county is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with…
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Career Corner: The Skills You Need for Tomorrow’s Fastest Growing Careers
It is no secret that we are in the middle of a significant shift in terms of what careers are gaining traction. So many jobs dependent on retail are being phased out by online counterparts. Whereas positions in health, finance, and technology are only continuing to proliferate. If you believe it will soon be time…
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Keeping Tabs on 2021 LinkedIn Innovations: Part 2
Booyah! Winner winner chicken dinner with a LinkedIn dessert! Here are some more sweet 2021 LinkedIn innovations for business owners and individuals. LinkedIn Learning Hub In 2015, LinkedIn purchased Lynda.com to boost its commitment to education, professional development, and intelligent skill-building. Making an investment in professional development for employees will yield better business results. Now…
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Hiring Chesco: Job Market Ripe for Hiring Skilled Workers
Most companies expect to face hiring challenges throughout the next year, and that translates into a lot of opportunities for workers with the right skills, writes Caleb Yen for Express Employment Professionals. The problem with finding employees is the increased competition in the job market, as well as the available talent pool not matching a…
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Career Corner: Career Trends in a Crazy, Unpredictable Year
We all know the pandemic caused a great deal of upheaval in what businesses have done well. So it is likely of little surprise that it has also shifted what careers employees are getting into. Jennifer Liu of CNBC has an article elaborating, using data from LinkedIn to highlight the shift we have seen. Naturally,…
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Career Corner: This Year’s Top 10 Best Business Careers
It has been a tumultuous time for the job market of late, but certain fields have emerged stronger than others. Healthcare is of course in high demand, but there are also some good prospects for those in the business side of things. U.S. News & World Report has compiled the jobs with the best hiring…
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VISTA Careers – Centric Bank
Centric Bank, a community bank with both a financial center and loan production office in Devon, specializes in offering personalized advice to help clients improve cash flow for their businesses, secure financing for specific purchases, or simply enjoy peace of mind. Headquartered in Harrisburg, Centric Bank is routinely ranked among the fastest-growing companies in central…
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VISTA Careers – MacElree Harvey
With roots that reach back to 1880, MacElree Harvey is a full-service law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and Delaware. The firm’s core values of respect for the individual, the community, and the law are clearly demonstrated in its ability to recruit and develop a diverse group of exceptionally talented professionals. Named among the Best…
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Career Corner: 5 Tips For Making an Effective Follow-Up Call After a Job Interview
You don’t want to come across as pushy or over-eager after a job interview. However, if your interviewer told you when to expect to hear from them and that time is long past, you are probably wondering if you should reach out. If following up by phone is your style, Indeed has some steps to…
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