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Popular topics from all of our blogs:   teens, child, adults, stress, Relationships, career, families, mental health, communication, job search, employment, Work, children, Parenting

Who is More Frustrated, Jobseekers or Employers?

September 5, 2017

By JCS | Posted in Work Wonders | Tags: Employers, job search, job seekers | No Comments

By Laura Bristow Recently, the Career Center at JCS conducted a series of focus groups with employers and jobseekers. One of the most surprising findings was how much the groups have in common when it comes to job search and hiring, even though they would appear to be on opposite…Read More

Understanding Employment First

August 8, 2017

By JCS | Posted in Work Wonders | Tags: : Employment First, disability, supported employment | No Comments

By Victoria Smith-Thompson, MS, BSW   “Every working age Marylander with a disability, including those with the most significant disabilities, must have access to opportunities which lead to employment in competitive, integrative settings.” This mandate from the state sets in motion Maryland’s plan for Employment First, a program created to help…Read More

Over 50 and Looking for Work

July 18, 2017

By JCS | Posted in Work Wonders | Tags: : midlife, LinkedIn, networking, unemployment | No Comments

By Sherri Sacks “I’m too old, no one wants to hire me.” “They only want to hire younger people who they can pay less than they would have to pay me.”   “They know I am overqualified for the position, so they assume I won’t stay at the job long….Read More

Career Coach: The Next Best Thing to a Fairy Job-Mother

June 27, 2017

By JCS | Posted in Work Wonders | Tags: interview questions, job search, LinkedIn profile, resume | No Comments

By Laura Bristow Have you looked for a new (or better) job lately? If it has been a while, you might find yourself a little lost and a lot frustrated.  An internet search on “how to find a job” returns pages of articles offering conflicting advice. You may be scratching…Read More

Pre-employment Training for Transitioning Youth

June 6, 2017

By JCS | Posted in Work Wonders | Tags: job training disability, special needs work | No Comments

By Gabrielle Traynham Almost everyone knows what it’s like to start a new job and feel totally out of sorts.  You might need someone to teach you how to log into the computer system, how to access company files or even how to find the bathroom.  Sometimes people with special…Read More

“The Room Where It Happens” for Job Seekers and Employers

May 9, 2017

By JCS | Posted in Work Wonders | Tags: career coach, job search, room where it happens, strictly business | No Comments

By Robyn Geller Fans of the Broadway hit Hamilton know all about “the room where it happens.”   Historians say Alexander Hamilton asked Thomas Jefferson to help him get his financial plan through Congress. Jefferson agreed and invited Hamilton to dinner along with James Madison to hammer out an agreement.   The…Read More

Take Inventory Before You Search

April 25, 2017

By JCS | Posted in Work Wonders | Tags: career development, employment trends, job search, self-assessment | No Comments

By Lisa Cohn Self-assessment is good. It can help improve your personal life, your work life and even your job search. Do you consider yourself a qualified, competitive candidate relative to the current job market demands, trends and needs? Be proactive by taking inventory of what qualities you have and…Read More

What’s Trending in Resumes?

April 4, 2017

By JCS | Posted in Work Wonders | Tags: applicant tracking system, job applications, job search, resume | No Comments

By Faye Katz Just like fads and trends are always changing in the world of fashion, resume styles are constantly in flux as well. Sending an outdated-looking resume to an employer screams: I am an outdated candidate! It will be as obvious as wearing yesterday’s style. When I google “professional…Read More

Work and Life: The Great Balancing Act

March 15, 2017

By JCS | Posted in Work Wonders | Tags: family, Work, work-life balance | No Comments

By Jamie Leboe In today’s society, more families than ever before are made up of all adults in a household working full-time outside of the home. Therefore, it is so important to have a good work-life balance. We have to balance family, leisure activities, house chores, and so much more….Read More

Disclosing a Disability

February 21, 2017

By JCS | Posted in Work Wonders | Tags: disclosing a disability, job accommodations, revealing a disability, workplace accommodations | 1 Comment

By Andrea Fenwick   When you’re looking for a job, one of the things most people worry about is saying the wrong thing during an interview.  For people with disabilities, it’s even more of a concern, especially, if your disability is something not apparent to the average person, like low…Read More

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