Networking for people who hate networking
If we’ve heard it once, we’ve heard it a million times: networking is essential for any job search. More essential than the perfect resume, more essential than hours spent poring over listings, perhaps even more essential than brushing your teeth before an interview. Perhaps not. But to an introvert, someone who values in-depth conversations and…
Getting into state and SIU jobs
Embarking on the circuitous path to employment with two of Springfield’s largest employers, the state of Illinois and Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, is a challenge even in years when Illinois has a healthy budget. Both are still hiring, but in these days of the budget impasse it’s more important than ever to make…
Resume tips for workforce reentry
When you are attempting to reenter the workforce after an extended absence, it can be daunting to submit your resume with pride and confidence. You need not be deceptive about your work history though. Just highlight your strengths and capacities and de-emphasize the gaps. Or accentuate the positive and explain the negative. Though there are…
Got my degree. Now what?
Graduation is an exciting time in the lives of students. After years in the classroom preparing for life after school, graduation marks a time when students are finally ready to enter the real world and land their first professional job. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics advises that earning a college degree can greatly improve…
