A quick Google search for “hidden job market” reveals countless articles explaining the majority of jobs filled are never posted online.  How is a job seeker to find the jobs in the “hidden job market?” Strategically! Learn how to create a strategy to network yourself into the hidden job market.  Michael Perry will share techniques...Read More

According to 2021 statistics. 3 people are hired every minute on LinkedIn. A 2017 study found that 122 million people received an interview through LinkedIn with 35.5 million having been hired by a person they connected with through the site. (StatisticBrain, 2017) Whether you’re unemployed, underemployed, or someone looking to help others connect, in this...Read More

Public service or Serving the public? Which role would you prefer? Resoundingly…BOTH! Join our speaker Sharon Reaves at the Hudson Job Search meeting on Monday, September 19 to learn what opportunities are available. Reaves says “A career in Public Service, to me rings like a traditionalist’s view of an honorable vocation that requires sacrifice and...Read More

PLEASE NOTE THIS PROGRAM MEETS ON TUESDAY, SEPT. 6 DUE TO THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY During the job search process, we deal with large amounts of rejection. The result of rejection can be withdrawal, fear of calling, or reduced networking. These are all bad things for a job seeker. The I/R Theory (Identity/Role) represents the...Read More

  Those in career transition are often surprised to discover that their experiences with networking are different than what they expected. Negative surprises result not from shortcomings on the part of networking contacts, but rather from misplaced expectations of the one seeking to network. Yet, positive surprises also await those who take an informed approach...Read More

Bill Homjak was the presenter last Monday, and he speaks from experience. As a seasoned HR professional, he had five job changes between 50-59 years of age and three additional ones in his 60s. “Is age a disadvantage in finding a job?” Bill said it could be as an employer can hire someone with the...Read More

Diana Clarke, Owner of Silverwood Associates, spoke about building your future with O*NET Online. This free tool, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, has detailed descriptions of the world of work for job seekers, workforce development, HR professionals, students, and researchers!   Diana spent much of her career working in career guidance and job placement. However,...Read More

Phil Stella, President of Effective Training & Communication, Inc., was our most recent presenter.   He said the exercise below should take two weeks to complete.   On the positive side, it will shorten your job search and give you good interview answers.   On the negative side, it is a pain in the butt...Read More