• VISTA Careers – First Resource Bank

    VISTA Careers – First Resource Bank

    With branches in Exton, West Chester, and Wayne, First Resource Bank is a community bank that offers full capabilities in personal and business banking, competitive rates, insightful solutions, and a welcoming attitude. First Resource Bank is often listed as one of the region’s best places to work. Customer Service Representative (CSR) This position processes account…

  • How to Use Hacks at Your Virtual Events for a Fun Factor

    How to Use Hacks at Your Virtual Events for a Fun Factor

    By Lynne Williams Want to improve your online host skills or add a fun factor to your virtual events? I have several new hacks and resources to share. Also included below are a couple of events I attend weekly. LinkedIn Events On October 22, 2020, LinkedIn Marketing hosted a live webinar to share new updates…

  • Career Management & LinkedIn for Veterans

    Career Management & LinkedIn for Veterans

    The Out of the Box Veteran Employment Strategies career panel event is on Friday, October 16 starting at 9 AM, so register on Eventbrite. Hire vets. Our military needs support with jobs to help reduce the number of veteran job seekers. In September 2019, the US Department of Labor noted 3.2% of veterans were unemployed…

  • VISTA Careers – County of Chester

    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, including health, long-term disability, dental, and life insurance and more. Drug & Alcohol Case Management Specialist This position conducts and reviews client intakes and assessments to facilitate appropriate treatment…

  • VISTA Careers – Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, CPAs

    VISTA Careers – Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, CPAs

    Are you an accountant looking for a career change? Based in Wilmington, Belfint, Lyons & Shuman is a Certified Public Accounting Firm that serves clients throughout Delaware, southeastern Pennsylvania, and across the world. A multi-year winner of the Wilmington News Journal’s Top Workplaces Award, BLS offers opportunities for growth and a diverse workload with flexible…

  • VISTA Careers – County of Chester

    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, which includes health, long-term disability, dental, and life insurance and more. Personal Health Program Supervisor This position manages the development, execution, and oversight of assigned program areas; monitors and…

  • The Self-Employed, Consultant, or Solopreneur on LinkedIn

    The Self-Employed, Consultant, or Solopreneur on LinkedIn

    By Lynne Williams Are you sending a sales pitch when connecting with people on LinkedIn, or are you making an effort to start building a relationship first? Hopefully, it’s the latter. As a self-employed sole practitioner, I am a member of the “job seeker” club with the millions of others searching for jobs. However, I…

  • VISTA Careers – Chester County Hospital

    VISTA Careers – Chester County Hospital

    The award-winning Chester County Hospital is a part of Penn Medicine, an organization dedicated to the health and well-being of the people in Chester County and surrounding areas. The hospital has provided incredible service to the community in its fight against COVID-19. Medical Technologist This position performs a variety of routine and complex tests in one…

  • “The Karens” and Other Name Topics on LinkedIn

    “The Karens” and Other Name Topics on LinkedIn

    By Lynne Williams Don’t shoot the messenger, especially if your name is Karen, Becky, Caroline, Patty, Gail, or Ann. Knowledge is power. Here’s research to learn more about the onslaught of nicknames and monikers, which are now memes. As an Ed.D. (Doctor of Education) Candidate, I have taken courses over the past six months. The…

  • VISTA Careers – Qlik

    VISTA Careers – Qlik

    Headquartered in King of Prussia, Qlik delivers intuitive platform solutions for self-service data visualization, guided analytics applications, embedded analytics, and reporting to approximately 40,000 customers worldwide. Principal Solution Architect This position identifies and articulates joint solutions between Qlik and its technology partners; develops demonstrations and POCs showcasing joint solutions and value propositions; and performs product validation testing…

  • July Unkind to Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Recovery Rate

    July Unkind to Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Recovery Rate

    Pennsylvania is the state with the eighth-worst unemployment recovery rate in the nation in July, according to a new report by WalletHub. To determine the ranking for States Whose July Unemployment Rates Are Bouncing Back Most, WalletHub compared the 50 states and District of Columbia based on four key metrics. According to WalletHub, “We looked…

  • VISTA Careers – Vanguard

    VISTA Careers – Vanguard

    Headquartered in Malvern, Vanguard is one of the world’s oldest and largest investment companies, with trillions of dollars in global assets under management. Vanguard is expanding its portfolio of products in exciting new directions. Workday Solutions Consultant This position identifies tech solutions for HR systems with a primary focus on Workday; drives technology strategy and road-mapping to…

  • Have You Examined Your Spots and Stripes on LinkedIn?

    Have You Examined Your Spots and Stripes on LinkedIn?

    By Lynne Williams What is your cattitude on LinkedIn? With a little imagination, you can find spots and stripes on LinkedIn, though we’ll substitute “lines” for stripes. Please participate in the poll at the end as your opinion matters. SPOTS Have you ever noticed that you see a solid green spot (or circle) next to…

  • VISTA Careers – West Chester University

    VISTA Careers – West Chester University

    West Chester University is the largest of the 14 public institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. With roots dating back to 1812, WCU has evolved into a comprehensive university that excels in teacher education, business, health, natural and social sciences, music, the arts, and more. Associate Dean for the College of Education…

  • 18 Chester County-Based Companies Make Inc. 5000 List of Nation’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

    18 Chester County-Based Companies Make Inc. 5000 List of Nation’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

    Eighteen Chester County-based companies have earned a spot on this year’s Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list ranks U.S. companies based on their three-year revenue growth. “This year’s set of winners places the bar very high indeed,” said Scott Omelianuk, Editor in Chief of Inc. Media. “Companies that made the…

  • Ubuntu, Attitude, & How to Upload LinkedIn Documents

    Ubuntu, Attitude, & How to Upload LinkedIn Documents

    By Lynne Williams Ubuntu, a South African Zulu word, is a philosophy of the spirit of humanity. It means “I am who I am because of who we all are.” How does ubuntu relate to selflessness? Selflessness is about people who are concerned about the needs of others over one’s own self. Self-reflect and think…

  • Check Out How Chester County’s Unemployment Rate Fares in the Metro Area

    Check Out How Chester County’s Unemployment Rate Fares in the Metro Area

    In June, the unemployment rate in Chester County was 10 percent, which was the second lowest among the 11 counties that make up the Philadelphia metropolitan area, according to data recently released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This was also lower than the national average of 11.2 percent for the same month. Chester…

  • Resume Tips for LinkedIn & Google

    Resume Tips for LinkedIn & Google

    By Lynne Williams Often, I am asked if people should include their resume on their LinkedIn profile. It depends on what YOU want to do. I would not upload my resume. Many people may disagree with this, but here are some considerations to ponder as you decide. If you post your resume on LinkedIn, you…