Careers Article Archive
August 16, 2009
Lab technician and former mill worker: 'For me, it was a natural transition'
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — For the N.C. Research Campus to reach the promise its founder had in mind, it will need more people lik... Continue
Job developer: Get your ducks in a row before filling out applications
PHILADELPHIA — As a job developer and counselor for Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, Gloria Le... Continue
Career counselor: Vague résumés get no respect
Thanks for your calls and e-mails recently, which have helped me to guide you as you figure your way through this crazy job mark... Continue
August 10, 2009
AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
More people than ever are enrolling in distance education courses to take advantage of flexible scheduling and, if they’re... Continue
August 9, 2009
Paying for the dream: Simple steps solve financing puzzle
Paying for school is as easy as 1, 2 ... Actually, just two steps are required to get started paying for your education. First y... Continue
Library holding online degree information session
Are you interested in earning a degree online? The Greensboro Public Library may have the information you need to get started. Continue
August 2, 2009
Nondegree programs have wide appeal
If you’re mulling over educational and career options, nondegree and certificate programs might fit your needs. Less expen... Continue
GATE program helps the unemployed find their business niche
Imagine a program that not only gives participants an education, but also prepares them in such a way that upon completion they... Continue
July 26, 2009
JOBTalk with a hospice nurse
Name/age Dierdre Johnson, 32 Occupation: Registered nurse, in-home hospice care Employer: Tender Loving Care Home Health and Hos... Continue
Richman: Make yourself known by being direct and specific
People remember specifics. If you want to stand out from the crowd in this market, it’s more important than ever that you... Continue
Springboard for success: Women’s Resource Center of Greensboro
Many resources are available in the community to help job seekers, but there’s one that focuses solely on the needs of wom... Continue
July 19, 2009
IN DEMAND
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In a recession that has left millions of people jobless, James Waite just got a $6 an hour raise. Waite... Continue
Richman: Pay attention! Your job security could depend on it
Worrying about how you can keep your job? Ask not what your business can do for you, ask what you can do for your business. And... Continue
July 12, 2009
Locally linked(In): Triad residents use popular Web site to find jobs and meet in person
The most severe economic downturn in recent memory has helped boost a powerful tool for people looking to hire a new employee, f... Continue
How to make LinkedIn work best for you? ‘Treat it like a business’
Want to join the more than 40 million professionals around the world already networking on LinkedIn? It’s free and easy, a... Continue
Richman: Don’t underestimate importance of the voice-mail message
You know the story: A caller you don’t know leaves a long, rambling message that crawls along like an arthritic turtle and... Continue
July 5, 2009
JOB Talk: Reference librarian
Name/age: Stephen Culkin, 50 Occupation: Reference librarian Employer: Greensboro Public Library Contact: 373-4119 or stephen.cu... Continue
Richman: Let’s get real about references
Not just any name will do when it comes to references. The trick to finding the best ones is identifying those who will best rep... Continue
June 28, 2009
Careers 101: Training for a new career
After an exhaustive career exploration that involves researching jobs and conducting informational interviews with people in tar... Continue
Richman: Frustrated parents can be a resource
Dear Moms and Dads, Your children, the latest college graduates, are worried about you and their job search. They know that you... Continue
June 23, 2009
Recommended Browsers
Although we have tested the site thoroughly in several major browsers, including Firefox® 2 and 3, Internet Explorer®...... Continue
June 21, 2009
Keeping the faith
Job seekers have long been able to find help with basic skills such as networking or writing a résumé, but it hasn... Continue
JOB Talk: Graphic artist
Name/age: Dawn Mitchell, 36 Occupation: Graphic artist/creative director Employer: Self-employed, G4G Interactive Inc. Contact...... Continue
June 14, 2009
Richman: Use carpenter’s rule to maintain dignity after layoff
The scenario: People are getting laid off here every few months. Despite management’s assurance that the last time was the... Continue
June 7, 2009
In an interview, there are always a few tough questions. Got answers?
I don’t want to be asked why there are so many gaps in my résumé. I don’t want to be asked why I went... Continue
