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Iowa courts are facing a serious shortage. The Gazette's courts reporter Trish Mehaffey talks with Becky Lutgen Gardner on the opportunities available to Iowa job seekers.Key points:Iowa is facing a 'beyond crisis' level shortage of court repor
In this podcast we discuss the recent trends in employee onboarding. Joining us is new product manager for Corridor Careers, Becky Lutgen Gardner. Becky brings a wealth of experience as well as recent employee onboarding experience.Resources:Ba
This week we chatted with Gazette reporter Izabela Zaluska. Izabela walked us through her story on the Iowa City program that builds connections for job seekers to the skilled trades.This interesting program helps job seekers learn more about t
We had a great conversation with The Gazette's Des Moines Bureau Chief, journalist Erin Murphy.Recently Erin talked with a state economist in his piece on how difficult it will be to recoup Iowa's worker losses.Some highlights:Slow population g
Just for fun:Confused Breakfast Podcast (mentioned Pork Tornadoes Drummer Mike Schulte)Freelance ideas mentioned:Social Media Strategist (content manager or creator, marketing strategist)Fiverr freelancing https://www.fiverr.com/Pet Sitting htt
In this podcast we review the Google-recommended functional resume format and talk about the ins and outs.Resources:Google webinar about practical resume strategiesMake a copy of this google docs functional resumeStandard resume templateVideo R
Mental Health resources for job seekers mentionedLocal Mental Health Tools988 Suicide HotlineFoundation2 Crisis Line
Free training from Google:Create a resume that stands outNail your job search processGoogle professional certificate trainingKirkwood training resourcesFastTrack Career CertificatesIowaWorks Earn & Learn ApprenticeshipsShow notes:Identify your
This week the Careers & Coffee pod reconvenes to highlight an upcoming career fair in the corridor, taking place at the Lindale Mall on September 8, 2022.Many local employers will be there with a variety of positions, many entry level. Job seek
What's a good way to organize your materials to have a smooth job application process, over and over? We chat about some ways to keep sane while applying for multiple jobs.Key moments:00:00 Job Fair Announcement02:20 The Basics: what to have at
In this Careers & Coffee, Dan and Liz return with some ideas for summer jobs that are currently available in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area.Recreation jobsRetail jobsService tech jobsAnd a new feature announcement!Part-Time Jobs available
In this episode, Liz and Dan highlight the community resources that will be available at our upcoming career fair April 28th, 2022 from 3-6pm and what services they offer job seekers or anyone interested in career information.Highlights:Opportu
It's been a long time since entry level jobs were limited to retail or food service. Now there are opportunities that are technically 'entry-level' that you may not have considered. From janitorial, to sales, to service technicians, there are m
Just curious about a job change? Learn what you might be missing out on career-wise.This week’s Careers & Coffee Pod talks about how not everyone is actively looking for a job, but many are open to new opportunities. Setting yourself up for the
Cover letters used to be a big deal when people were mailing resumes to employers. But are they still useful in digital form? Short answer: yes. Cover letters help candidates stand out with HR professionals or managers. They can also be remixed
In these challenging times...it's hard to remember that there are unlimited possibilities. In this pod we talk about how to use creative visualization for job search and general motivational success. Tips for making it work and challenges to tr
Admin roles can be a rewarding way to explore career opportunities for multiple industries. What's up with administrative jobs? In this episode of Careers & Coffee, we give talk about what's trending with administrative jobs in Eastern Iowa and
Childcare can be one of the reasons working parents leave the workforce. Here are some resources discussed in this podcast all about childcare in Iowa.State resources: https://dhs.iowa.gov/child-care Workforce taskforce: https://www.futureready
Need money now? Sometimes there's a bit more 'month' after the money. Especially when you are between roles, it can be challenging.Resources discussed:Uber DriverUberEatsChomp DeliveryFiverrBecome a Gazette Carrier
Liz & Dan talk through the opportunities for people who are transitioning from one role to another. Plus a few ideas for those who want to ease back into to the workforce through part-time work.
This morning the Careers & Coffee team gets a little deep. Most people feel a need to connect their work life to something greater. But finding that 'calling' can be challenging to say the least. Dan offers some tips to find that fit.Show notes
Some job seekers are reporting little interest from employers even though Iowa currently has more jobs than workers. Dan and Liz chat about steps you can take to make a real connection even when applying online.Resources:Metro Libraries offer j
Employers often use 'behavioral' questions to understand if a job seeker is the right fit. The Careers & Coffee team digs into a few and how to prep yourself to answer the tough ones.Resources:Over 30 Behavioral Interview Questions to Prep ForZ
In this episode of Careers and Coffee, Liz and Dan do a follow up on Career Fair, and talk about filling out online job applications.
What's your skillset superpower? Are you great at at least 1 thing? Dan and Liz talk about how to either think about or articulate your superpower. This can be helpful in your focus as a job seeker, but also in your interview skills with recrui
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