Careers Article Archive
October 11, 2009
The objective question
Should you use an objective on your résumé? A clear, definitive answer continues to elude job seekers, mostly beca... Continue
Recent trends suggest job market is better for veterans
After serving our country in the armed forces, it can be difficult for veterans to return to the working world. It makes for an... Continue
Joyce Richman: How to stay on the right path
Looking for work can be difficult and time-consuming. You have to conduct self-assessments and research on companies that you ar... Continue
October 4, 2009
Careers 101: What is your brand?
It’s hard to think of yourself as a brand. But in a sense, you are. You leave people with an impression, an experience &m... Continue
Companies can take steps to improve morale among unhappy staffs
When the economy starts to turn around, many employees will be looking for the door at their current workplaces, hoping to find... Continue
Joyce Richman: Try a different approach if you are overqualified
Q: What should you do if you’re overqualified for a job? Downplay your education? Leave out half of your experience? Continue
September 27, 2009
From armed forces to work force
If you’ve ever served in the military, you know how much dedication and hard work is required to succeed. Employers look f... Continue
JOB Talk with a medical technologist
■ Name/age: Lynda Sommers, 47 ■ Occupation: Medical technologist, laboratory supervisor ■ Employer: LabCorp, Burlington...... Continue
Joyce Richman: Changing careers? Find someone who you can trust
Thank you for your recent questions. Here are a few answers: Q: I want to change careers but need help figuring it out. Who can... Continue
September 20, 2009
Survival Stories: Felice Gavin, administrative professional
During her nearly six-month-long job search, Felice Gavin would come home each evening to one of three things for dinner: a Lean... Continue
Employers check job candidates’ online profiles before hiring
Job seekers should think twice before posting that funny photo or crude joke on their social networking profile. As social netwo... Continue
Joyce Richman: Don’t make these common mistakes
I’m often asked to describe some of the biggest mistakes that job seekers make. Here are just a few to avoid:A telephone v... Continue
September 13, 2009
New initiative
As unemployment remains at double-digit levels and economists cautiously point to signs the recession may be winding down, commu... Continue
How to move your kids toward a career, part 2
You’re asking all kinds of questions about how to get your kids out of the house and into a job. Here are a few that are r... Continue
JobTalk with a customer service associate
About our participant ■ Name/age: Wan Saengvanpheng, 29 ■ Occupation: Customer service associate ■ Employer: Deluxe Corp. Continue
September 6, 2009
Getting business rolling: Finding a niche and becoming an expert is the key to entrepreneurial success in a soft economy
John Burns is no wheeler-dealer, despite the fact that his recession-era business is holding its own in what can be described as... Continue
How to help move your kids toward a career
How do I get my kids out of the house and into a job when they don’t know what to do? It depends on their age. Youngsters... Continue
August 30, 2009
Home price indexes don’t tell the full story
Q: I’ve been concerned with the news that housing prices throughout the U.S. have been falling dramatically. How are housi... Continue
Fresh start: Former Dell worker jumps into a new career with help from GTCC's Quick Jobs program
When Enock Severe lost his manufacturing job in December, the 36-year-old turned to a training program that has helped hundreds... Continue
JOB TALK with a massage therapist
Editor’s note: Answers are submitted by e-mail and have been edited for space and clarity. How did you become involved in... Continue
Joyce Richman: Always send a thank-you note; go solo to job fairs
Thanks for sending your questions about the job search. Let’s start with a few you’ve asked about thank-you notes, s... Continue
August 27, 2009
Upcoming Triad Job Fairs & Calendar
Editor's note: Free of charge, Triad Careers lists announcements about upcoming job fairs, regular networking group meetings and... Continue
August 23, 2009
Applicants try unique methods to stand out in job search
How far will you go to grab a manager’s attention and land the open position? Continue
Greensboro Public Library
What’s small and rectangular, available to everyone, absolutely free, yet infinitely valuable to job seekers in Guilford C... Continue
Joyce Richman: Practice mock interviewing to perfect technique
In this economy, with competition for each and every job, you simply can’t afford to drop the ball when it counts most. I... Continue
