5 Ways to be Effective at a Networking Event

Networking events sometimes feel like speed dating. Talk to as many people as you can until you find a mutually beneficial connection. It can be less than comfortable. These events are created with the best of intentions, but trying to create organic conversation in a manufactured setting can be difficult. The thought of networking will [...]

5 Ways to be Effective at a Networking Event2018-08-14T08:58:44-04:00

3 Helpful Tips to Beginning Your Job Search

April 20, 2016 By Christy Fox, Marketing Specialist Are you looking for a new job opportunity?  Will you be graduating soon without a job lined up?  If you are, you may be experiencing a range of feelings- excitement, fear, or happiness to name a few.  Job searching may be a brand new experience for some, [...]

3 Helpful Tips to Beginning Your Job Search2018-01-25T16:37:51-05:00

Volunteering Can be a Path to a New Job or Career

By John Yurkschatt, Director of IT, DCA There are a number of obvious benefits to volunteering including feeling good, giving back, and making a difference in your community.  But volunteering is a great way for you to find a job or new career.  Here’s how it can help: Volunteers are desirable to employers. Employers like [...]

Volunteering Can be a Path to a New Job or Career2018-01-25T16:43:16-05:00

Networking with Purpose by Guest Blogger, John Yurkschatt, Director of IT Practice, DCA

In today’s challenging job market, it’s not just about who you know but how you get to know them.  If NOT done correctly, networking is a waste of your time. If your approach is to seek out people to tell them about ME, ME, ME, you’ll walk away from every networking event/opportunity disappointed. The right [...]

Networking with Purpose by Guest Blogger, John Yurkschatt, Director of IT Practice, DCA2018-01-25T16:48:45-05:00

I Found the Perfect Job Online. What do I do Now? By Chris Hesson, Guest Blogger, DRI Plastics Division

You've found it. After months of browsing online job boards, you finally see that one role that combines your past roles, industry experience and passion.  And...it’s local! What do you do now? This is a scenario many job seekers face.  Unfortunately, most take the worst possible next step: they apply online with the same generic [...]

I Found the Perfect Job Online. What do I do Now? By Chris Hesson, Guest Blogger, DRI Plastics Division2018-01-25T16:49:29-05:00