Careers
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Coatesville to Host Urban Outfitters Hiring Events This Weekend to Fill 200 Jobs in Gap
The City of Coatesville has been selected to fill up to 200 open positions at the Urban Outfitters, Inc. fulfillment and distribution centers in Gap. Job seekers can attend an Urban Outfitters Hiring Event at The Benner Building at 545 East Lincoln Highway on Saturday, Feb. 6 and Sunday, Feb. 7 from 10 AM-1 PM.…
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Career Corner: Is an MBA a Good Fit For You?
The economic downturn induced by the coronavirus has prompted some people to contemplate going to business school, but several things need to be considered before determining whether an MBA is a good fit for you, according to The Wall Street Journal. Obtaining an MBA can help change careers in certain industries. A traditional MBA is…
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Should your Clubhouse and LinkedIn BIOs match?
Clubhouse keeps gaining popularity, and it’s inspiring at the same time that it’s a time suck, though a potential lead magnet for entrepreneurs. However, it is not just for entrepreneurs. There are clubs for job seekers, nonprofits, social media, hobbies, and vocational and personal interests. Seek, and ye shall find. You will also find celebrities…
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Bryn Mawr Trust Launches Career Conversations Webcast Series for Professional Women
Bryn Mawr Trust is launching Career Conversations, a webcast series that features women in senior leadership roles sharing career insights and their professional journeys. The series is a collaborative effort by BMT and Greater Philadelphia-based nonprofit POWER of Professional Women. “BMT has been a wonderful partner in this venture,” said POWER President Lindsay Johnston. “Strategic…
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Career Corner: Philly Fed’s New Occupational Mobility Explorer Paves Path to 257 Higher Paying Careers
The new online tool launched by Federal Reserve Banks of Philadelphia and Cleveland last month could pave a path to a more lucrative career for job seekers, writes Ezequiel Minaya for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Occupational Mobility Explorer matches the skills a worker uses in a low-paying job with those required by better-paying positions. . .…
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Are You Part of LinkedIn’s Clubhouse?
The hottest trend on LinkedIn is not part of LinkedIn, but Clubhouse is what the cool kids are discussing, and you can find it by following #clubhouse. You will find celebrities participating on this 24/7 platform, and you know they are not incognito, as everyone needs to use their real name. The Clubhouse platform is…
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Careers Corner: 2021: New Year, New Career Trends
By Leslie Feldman 2020 was the year of the pandemic. It was life-changing for all of us as we attempted to make our way during these challenging times. Not only did we have to acclimate ourselves to social distancing, wearing masks, and constant hand washing, we also had to adapt to new work environments and…
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Networking On & Off LinkedIn Requires a Positive Mindset
Even though the pandemic has wreaked havoc on jobs, businesses, mental health, finances, and more, no one wants to hang with Debbie or Donnie Downer. No one wants to help Negative Nancy or Ned. When networking with others in online meetings, on LinkedIn, or other social media, you need to leave your pessimistic attitude, words,…
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Half-Century After His First Flying Lesson on a Makeshift Runway in Oxford, Landenberg Native’s Spotless Aviation Career Rewarded
Landenberg native William “Bill” Stuefer has been honored with the prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award from the Federal Aviation Administration for his spotless, 55-year career in the industry, writes Richard Gaw for the Chester County Press. The award is given annually to pilots who have practiced safe flight operations continuously for at least 50…
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How to Check Your Keywords for LinkedIn: Part 2
There are numerous ways to analyze keywords for your resume, LinkedIn profile, website, blog, social media posts, etc. Let’s review more tools! In last week’s article, I mentioned using the Jobs tab on the LinkedIn profile to look up keywords, as well as Google Trends. Today we will explore some other ways, including using some…
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How to Check Your Keywords on LinkedIn
Employed? Self-employed? Unemployed? Veteran? Student? You might want to optimize your LinkedIn profile with the best keywords if you want to be found. If, for example, you are an attorney, like Hanan Isaacs, Esq., focus on keywords in the following areas: HEADLINE of up to 220 characters: Central NJ Attorney | Family Law & Divorce…
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Promote Your Freelance, Side Gig, or Side Hustle on LinkedIn
If you are a freelancer, participate in the gig economy, or have a side hustle, how do you get found on Linkedin? Optimize your profile with keywords! Many folks may want to give themselves a title like “Owner,” “President,” or “CEO” of ABC Company, but is that the best thing to do? If someone does…
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Blogging to Tell Your Story On and Off LinkedIn
By Lynne Williams Everyone has a story to tell, and it can be good, bad, or ugly. There may be happy or sad endings. LinkedIn is one of many places to share your story. On LinkedIn, you can share your story by creating a post, an article, a document, or a video. If you share…
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How to Start Your Profile on LinkedIn
By Lynne Williams With over 722+ million people on LinkedIn as part of the world’s largest business networking platform, many people are still not on it. How do you start your profile? Click here for some screenshots and step-by-step instructions of a recent profile set up (with private information blacked out). Ken – if you…
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VISTA Careers – County of Chester
The County of Chester is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and offers full-time employees a competitive and flexible benefits package that includes health, long-term disability, dental, and life insurance and more. Switchboard/Mailroom Clerk This position provides efficient and courteous communication while in charge of the switchboard; sorts and distributes…
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How to Leverage the LinkedIn Algorithm to Boost Your Business and Profile
By Lynne Williams The LinkedIn algorithm seems to be mysterious and ever-changing. Some recent research from the Netherlands may help you with your LinkedIn strategy. If you understand a little about the algorithm, you can leverage how you approach LinkedIn to build your business and/or profile. Two connections in my network have shared the latest…
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VISTA Careers – County of Chester
The County of Chester is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and offers full-time employees a competitive and flexible benefits package that includes health, long-term disability, dental, and life insurance and more. Surveillance Coordinator This position utilizes data from statewide data systems used to monitor communicable disease trends; calculates frequencies,…
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Barclay Friends in West Chester to Host ‘Walk-In Wednesday’ Interview Event Today
Barclay Friends, a senior living community in West Chester that is rooted in the Quaker concern for older people, will host a “Walk-In Wednesday” interview event on Oct. 28 from 7 AM-7 PM at its facility located at 700 North Franklin Street. Attendees will have the opportunity to have a quick, on-site interview with a…
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