Yesterday Garrett and I attended the Central Carolina Community College’s Job Fair that was held in their Civic Center in Sanford, NC. After a long, two-hour drive, on two lane roads in the fog, we were happy to arrive and set up our table. As students filtered in to the room, we greeted them and gave them some insight about… [Read more…]
March 7, 2012
I wanted to spend some time today focusing on Facebook and how it reveals many layers of a person. I came across an interesting article this morning called “What Employers Are Thinking When They Look At Your Facebook Page”, by Kashmir Hill, from Forbes and it mentioned that employers will often check out your Facebook… [Read more…]
March 6, 2012
We came across this interesting article from recruiter.com. As reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, initial unemployment insurance claims under all state programs for the week ending February 25 numbered 331,906, which is a decline of 14,717 claims over the prior week and about 21,500 claims lessfrom the comparable week in 2011. During the… [Read more…]
March 5, 2012
I never really understood the true significance of a cover letter, but after doing much research they have come to make sense to me. When someone writes a cover letter, they are expressing their communication skills through their writing. Depending on how well the cover letter is written will determine whether or not an employer… [Read more…]
February 29, 2012
While job hunting may seem exhausting to you, it can often be overwhelming to the hiring managers who are receiving them too. Some companies review resumes themselves, but most rely on machines to scan keywords found in the resume to decide whether or not that person’s resume is worth reading. With these tips, avoid having… [Read more…]
February 8, 2012
Mark your calendars and join us at the 2012 BICSI Winter Conference in Orlando, FL from February 12-15. This conference and exhibition brings its members educational training programs, exhibits, and excellent networking opportunities. Attendees will get to met the best of the best in the Telecom/IT field. Four representatives from Verigent will be on site… [Read more…]
January 30, 2012
Many who are out of work often feel frustrated with the job hunting process. Although it is more difficult to find a job than it used to be, there are still available positions out there with companies who are eager to hire. Let us share some job hunting tips that might help you with your… [Read more…]
January 19, 2012
IN250: BICSI ITS Installer 2, Optical Fiber Training I Am On Top of Innovations and Trends in Optical Fiber Installation IN250 is a 5-day course setting the groundwork for optical fiber-based structured cabling system installation. The course will open with an overview of fiber transmission principles, professionalism, life safety and industry best practices, as related to fiber.… [Read more…]
January 16, 2012
Goal setting is a good habit to get in if you are looking to grow individually and professionally. By goal setting, you are preparing yourself for what the bigger picture might bring, while allowing yourself to focus on how to get there. Think of the most successful person you know. Do you think they had… [Read more…]
January 9, 2012
Our Payroll Department stumbled across this article, which was found from our payroll system, Ceridian’s newsletter. On Friday, December 23, 2011, President Barack Obama signed H.R. 3765, the Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011, into law. The Act extended the reduced 4.2% employee social security tax rate that applied in 2011 through February… [Read more…]
March 15, 2012
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