Phoenix Jobing Community Blogs

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The Arizona Mature Workforce Initiative presents the following Blog by our "Guest Blogger" Ruth Romano, ED.D., Workforce Development, Continuing Education and Dual Enrollment Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Sun Lakes Center and a member of  the Mature Workforce Committee of the Governor's Advisory Council on Aging GETTING TO THE HEART OF THE MATTER… VOLUNTEERISM - A SWEETHEART DEAL FOR JOB SEEKERS & BUSINESSES By Dr. Ruth ... (Read More)

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Way to Go, Patrick Ahern, Non-Driver Recruiting Manager with Swift Transportation who has recently earned his SPHR designation.  Pat also serves as the Communications Director for the Staffing Management Association of Greater Phoenix. Congratulations to Andrea Zemel who has been promoted to the Human Resources Director at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel.  We are so proud of you, Andrea! Stephanie Everson is now the VP of Membership with the NAAAHR ... (Read More)

Job Shadow is a year-round effort to introduce young people to the world of work through job shadowing experiences.  Each year, the program is kicked off on Ground Hog’s Day.   This year, hundreds of Phoenix students will spend time at local area employers getting to know what it’s really like to work in that company, industry or profession.  Job shadowing gives kids a chance to explore various careers beyond what their parents may do ... (Read More)

1. Give us your feedback.  You're the boss and we want to WOW you.  This is a chance to provide us with your feedback on Jobing.com and share with us any concerns or questions you may have.   2. Employment marketing news and insight.  The war for talent is just that, a war.  Even though we may temporarily enjoy a buyer's market, technology and the economy is rapidly changing the way companies hire.  Those with the best talent will win, ... (Read More)

It’s hard to believe February is already here! We are starting the month off with a great list of job opportunities you can find right here in the Valley from this morning’s CBS 5 Who’s Hiring segment. If you missed it, tune in next week at 6:20am!  Video By Jobing Direct Alliance Direct Alliance is a business process outsourcing company that handles everything from sales channels, to financial services and direct marketing. They have ... (Read More)

On a recent cross-country flight I was seated in front of a gentleman who was highly intelligent, skillfully articulate, and utterly clueless. How did I know all this about the man who sat behind me? For the entire four hour flight he talked, and talked, and talked, and talked. I learned about calcium deposits, chemical formulas, countless medical studies, and how to best run the high-tech company from which he was recently fired. His partner in this conversation was ... (Read More)

This February support the American Heart Association along with the health of your family and employees. Choose to be a leader. Inspire friends, family and coworkers to wear red and speak up about heart disease. Sign your company up to participate in National Wear Red Day Friday, February 5th. Visit www.goredforwomen.org/wearredday for your free Wear Red Day kit. It’s easy to get your company involved with the following steps. 1. Encourage employees to wear red. ... (Read More)

As you prepare for your next job interview, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the different interview styles you may run into. In a traditional interview, which is the style we tend to be most familiar with, you will be asked about your skills, your interest in the organization and position, and your overall professional history.  Preparing for a traditional interview requires researching the organization and becoming comfortable explaining why you feel you ... (Read More)

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Several days ago, I received a call from a friend of mine stating I needed to contact him immediately. He was in Las Vegas and was meeting with one of his associates. The associate told him that he had gone to a concert at the Foundation Room and had the opportunity to meet the featured artist Sarah Thiele. The associate and his wife developed a relationship with Sarah. Their conversations centered on the discussion of the power of music and how it’s related to ... (Read More)

How Do You Handle Frustration?   Americans are increasingly dissatisfied with their work, a trend that’s been continuing over two decades. A report released last month shows a 61% decline in worker satisfaction since 1987.¹ Only 45% of workers surveyed say they are satisfied with their jobs, and this is despite the be-grateful-you-have-a-job mentality of the current economy.¹ See more findings from the report here. I’ve also posted an ... (Read More)