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Free Employment Course
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Events
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Detroit Career Fair
September 29, 2020 from 8:30am to 3:30pm – World Wide Web (CDT)
Are you in the market for a new job? Then take a look at this great employment opportunity from the comfort of your own home! There will be openings for all types of experience levels, including rece…
Blog Posts
23 September: International Day of Sign Languages
This upcoming September 23rd marks the International Day of Sign Language as recognized by the United Nations. This day is important as it supports the continued protection of the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of deaf…
Posted by Adrienne Kleinman on September 2, 2020 at 12:30am
Employment Tips: Effective Listening
Effective listening is a concept that is integral to receiving gainful employment. Being an attentive listener may seem pretty straight forward, but when it comes to listening in an employment environment, it’s imperative that you’re exceptionally attune to everything that is being communicated. An interviewer will be conveying a lot of information to the interviewee and it is in their best interest to be the best listener that they can…
ContinuePosted by Adrienne Kleinman on September 2, 2020 at 12:09am
Spotlight: Judy Heumann-Disability Rights Activist
Last month not only did we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), but we celebrated Disability Pride Month as well. Having lived with a disability my whole life, it has been only this past year that I’ve really come into my own with feeling open and proud of my disability. Since the history…
Posted by Adrienne Kleinman on August 1, 2020 at 11:46pm
Employment Tips: Industry Trends
Just like clothing, music, and pop culture (to name a few), different industries will undergo trends. These can be anywhere from rebranding a key function of a piece of machinery — let’s say a laptop! — to utilize less material and make it sleeker, to a new style of women’s shirt that was inspired by either a popular celebrity or a figure in pop culture. Trends are varied and are always changing. If you find yourself searching for a new position of employment…
ContinuePosted by Adrienne Kleinman on August 1, 2020 at 10:45pm
ADA 30: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
This summer marks a very huge milestone for the disability community. On July 26, 1990 it will have been 30 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. This very essential and important civil rights law “prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs,…
ContinuePosted by Adrienne Kleinman on July 1, 2020 at 2:30am
Employment Tips: Dress For Success
I know you’re not supposed to make assumptions about the way people conduct their lives, but I’m gonna guess that most folks when they wake up each day put on clothes. Some wear clothing for fashion, style, comfort, practicality, or to send a particular message. Wherever you fall on the scale of preferences on what to wear, there’s one certainty: when it comes to your employment, there’s most certainly some sort of a dress code. A potential employer will gain…
ContinuePosted by Adrienne Kleinman on July 1, 2020 at 1:21am
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Career Articles
What I've Learned Navigating Work and Kids as a Digital Exec
When I took the CMO role at my organization mere weeks after returning from maternity leave for my second child last July, I had the typical working-mom apprehensions about the time and energy necessary to fulfill the obligations required of a C-suite executive. Was it selfish to prioritize my own career when I had a newborn and a toddler?
I ultimately decided that, while it's unrealistic to tell mothers they can have it all, I could make a go at it.
... Should You Always Take the Promotion?
When we talk about happiness at work, we usually focus on ways to boost your satisfaction and land a position that offers a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
One tidbit that rarely makes headlines is that many employees are actually pretty content with their work. In fact, a CNBC/SurveyMonkey survey found that 85 percent of American workers are happy with their jobs.
With numbers like those, it stands ... First Impressions Are a Matter of Style: 5 Tips on Controlling the Conversation and Getting the Job You Deserve
Within the opening moments of a job interview, your first impression is made. Controlling that impression is often a matter of personal style.
Let's talk about that one question we ask ourselves everyday: What am I going to wear? This question is never more important than it is on the day of a job interview.
Yes, yes — your personality and skills matter, too. However, if we're talking about ... How to Build a Side Hustle When You Have No Idea Where to Start
There's a good chance you know someone who works a day job and also spends part of their free time working on a side hustle. In fact, according to a survey commissioned by Vistaprint, 27 percent of Americans have already turned their hobbies into side businesses, and 55 percent of us would like to make the same move.
Side hustles are a great way to make extra cash, but getting one ...
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