Careers Article Archive
April 19, 2009
Richman: In a recession, you have to turn it up a notch
When you’re interviewing in as competitive environment as this one, you have to do everything faster, smarter and better. Continue
Job Talk with a decorative artist
What does your job entail? I create custom murals, painted furniture, faux finishes and restore antiques and/or historical finis... Continue
April 12, 2009
Richman: Regain your balance, one step at a time
Whether you’re looking for a job or want to hold on to the one you have, keep your attitude in check. When you have a nega... Continue
Supply Center
As manufacturing jobs have dried up across the Triad in recent years, local leaders have sought to capitalize on the region&rsqu... Continue
Jobless and financially stretched? Seminar offers help for both
If you’re unemployed, you are probably bearing the brunt of two crushing forces these days. The first is a job market that... Continue
April 5, 2009
Joyce Richman: Job loss means an end, but also a fresh start
You can’t have a beginning unless you have an ending. To those of you who have had to lay off capable, competent people fr... Continue
March 29, 2009
Keep your job by keeping up
Stop talking about it. Focus on doing your job or get another one. Here’s what you know: The economy is struggling. Layoff... Continue
Job talk with an occupational therapist
Name/age: Michael Gagliano, 52 Occupation: Occupational therapist Employer: Founder/CEO, Gagliano Wellness & Rehabilitation... Continue
Rx still in demand, pharmacists serve important roles in hospitals, retail stores and other areas
Headlines in recent years have repeatedly proclaimed a shortage of pharmacists, a shortage that continues despite the recession. Continue
March 23, 2009
Changing careers? Think first before you make the leap
Sharply dressed, portfolio in hand, Calvin Riddle waited patiently in line to get some résumé advice at the Triad... Continue
Celebrating Nurses 2009 : Nominates Closed
The nomination period for Celebrating Nurses has expired. The nomination period for 2010 will open on May 1st, 2009. Continue
March 22, 2009
Richman: Put aside perfectionism, be honest and be yourself
There's such a thing as too much practice. If it's your style to get it just right or to do it perfectly, you may be overdoing a... Continue
Job fair list now online
Wondering what job fairs are coming up in the Triad? Visit www.triadcareers.com/tj/events. If you know of a job fair that is ope... Continue
March 15, 2009
Joyce Richman: Find out what you want, then network
If you want a job that you can stick with and will stick with you, then figure out what you like to do, what you are good at doi... Continue
TriadCareers Spring Job Fair March 18
Having trouble finding a job? Get yourself out there. Join us from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Greensboro Coliseum Special E... Continue
JOB Talk with schoolteacher Becky Mayer
Name: Becky Mayer Occupation: First-grade teacher Employer: Guilford County Schools (Alamance Elementary School) Years in field...... Continue
March 8, 2009
Joyce Richman: Does your résumé sell you better than you sell yourself?
If you’re getting interviews but not getting any offers, it may be that your résumé is doing a better job speaking for you t... Continue
March 1, 2009
Joyce Richman: Treat your job search like a smart shopping trip
If you weren’t a bargain hunter before, this economy surely has provided a crash course on how to become one. The basics of sa... Continue
JOB Talk with an ophthalmic technician
Name/age: Kristy Lankford, 32 Occupation: Certified ophthalmic technician Employer: Shapiro Eye Care Years in field: 14 Salary r... Continue
They do what they love-- and get paid for it. So What’s the trick?
When Bill Mullins spotted some hives in Florida on his honeymoon 37 years ago, he told his new wife he had always wanted to be a... Continue
February 22, 2009
Richman: Reconnecting with the world will contribute to job search
I bet you know him. He goes to work early and stays late. He’s known as a company man. He’s dedicated, loyal and has a work... Continue
Careers 101: Career Readiness Certificate
The Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), a portable national credential supported by the state’s community college system, is a... Continue
February 15, 2009
Richman: Follow a playbook to make the most of your next interview
Long before you arrive at your next job interview ... • Prepare. It reduces anxiety and increases confidence. But keep in mind... Continue
A primary concern
When Dr. Michael Adler chose a career in family medicine more than three decades ago, he had fewer options to weigh than an aspi... Continue
February 8, 2009
Click to connect: Husband and wife incorporate online networking into job search
LinkedIn. Facebook. MySpace. With unemployment numbers rising, how useful can online social networking be for job seekers? One c... Continue
