In recent months headlines have been full of news of estimates about open jobs that are going to be created in the Southeast Wisconsin region and it seems that a favorite bar topic is if Foxconn is or isn’t going to create 13,000 jobs “as promised.” Just as unemployment numbers are slippery and inaccurate, job […]
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The Open Jobs Disparity
In recent months, news headlines have been full of estimates about the jobs that are going to be created in the Southeast Wisconsin region, and it seems that a favorite bar topic is whether or not Foxconn is going to create 13,000 jobs “as promised.” Just as unemployment numbers are slippery and inaccurate, jobs creation […]
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Podcast: Carthage College kicks off school year with Aspire Program
So it’s that time of year again. Thousands of high school grads are packing their bags and heading to college. And for students at Carthage College, they won’t be immersed in the rhetoric of just landing a job. Instead, the college — based in Kenosha — is focused on leadership, service, research and entrepreneurship through […]
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Could your social media profile hurt your job search?
One of the questions I get asked is: Does HR or recruiting really looks at a person’s social media presence when making hiring decisions? While it may seem invasive or unfair that one may be judged by their online presence, what you put online is fair game even if it’s on your “private page” and […]
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Help Wanted Episode 2: Coaching through the barriers
Navigating the labor market when you struggle with a mental illness, disability or behavioral issue can be a daunting task. For career coaches Jennifer Marx, of the Racine Friendship Clubhouse, and Joshua Battles, of Career Coaches of Wisconsin, the journey to helping people become more employable doesn’t start with skills, it starts with a person’s […]
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Racine County Eye kicks off Help Wanted, an employment podcast
Racine County Eye is dedicated to helping its readers, which is why we started a weekly employment podcast called Help Wanted. In our very first episode of Help Wanted, Kate Walker, talent and recruitment specialist with the Racine County Economic Development Corporation, talks about where the jobs are and the labor shortage area businesses are […]
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Are Most People Doing The Best They Can?
I recently took a deep dive into Brené Brown’s videos and books. If you haven’t yet discovered her, check out “The Call to Courage” on Netflix. Last night, I was reading “Rising Strong” in which she asks the question “Do you think, in general, most people are doing the best they can?” My gut reaction […]
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How to Make a Good First Impression at Work
Your first days at a new job can be nerve-wracking and overwhelming, and you don’t want to start your new career on the wrong foot. These tips for how to make a good first impression at work will help you curb those first-day jitters and show your new employers that you’re ready to shine in […]
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Ways Job Seekers Sabotage Themselves
In my last post, I talked about how a job seeker needs to brand themselves in order to stand out in a competitive market. Knowing your brand and standing out will help you get your foot in the door, after which there are many ways to fail if you haven’t properly prepped yourself for the […]
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Getting the Job: Tips from the Cereal Aisle
When was the last time you walked down the cereal aisle at the store? All those brands, all those colorful boxes (some with toys inside!) competing for a coveted spot in your shopping cart. It’s glorious and overwhelming at the same time. Some days, you know exactly which box you want and, other days, you […]
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Successful Job Searching with a Criminal Record
From a DUI charge to petty theft, successful job searching with a criminal record is definitely an uphill battle. Many convicted felons strive to obtain a job as it provides financial security and the greater possibility of restoring your record. Luckily, more and more industries are opening up and hiring citizens with records. Criminal Background Checks Criminal background checks are […]
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How to Stay Positive at Work: 6 Easy Hacks
Going to work day after day, week after week can quickly grind on you. It’s a rare person indeed that can keep their head and spirits up all the time, but they exist, and those people are usually rock stars at work. It isn’t impossible to be one of those perpetually upbeat people, it just […]
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Entrepreneurship: How Racine women help businesses grow
Did you know that Racine was listed as one of the top places for women to start a business? In fact, Racine was 4th on a list put out in 2015 by NerdWallet and ranked well ahead of Washington DC (#7) and San Francisco (#9). Since 2016 I’ve had the pleasure to mentor newly emerging […]
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Jobs That Help, Milwaukee-based Nonprofit jobs website, expands to Racine County
Press release MILWAUKEE, WI – Jobs That Help, the specialized Milwaukee-based jobs listing website for nonprofit organizations and job seekers, is announcing its expansion to Racine County, as well as to the rest of the state. Jobs That Help was launched in February 2019 by a team of Milwaukee nonprofit professionals in order to provide […]
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A List of What to Say and What Not to Say in an Interview
No matter how many times you may go through the process, interviews never get any easier. Thankfully, there are plenty of tips and tricks that can help you build confidence and land your dream job. We’ve compiled a short list of what to say, as well as what not to say, in an interview. What […]