If you’re searching for a job and you’re having trouble dealing with the silence that can follow applications, emails or phone calls, you might want to read this blog post from the New York Times Shifting Careers blog. The author, Michael Melcher, offers some suggestions for how to get through the lack of response in job searches.
Archive for December, 2008
They Never Write, They Never Call…
Posted by Sarah on December 16, 2008
Posted in All, Communication, Job Searching | Tagged: Job Searching, Shifting Careers | Leave a Comment »
Community Foundation Scholarships
Posted by Sarah on December 9, 2008
Every year, the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis manages the application process for 10 of the 44 scholarship funds they administer. This year, Memphis area students can access the scholarship guide AND the application on the Community Foundation’s website.
Deadline is April 1, 2009.
Posted in All, News, Scholarships, Students | Tagged: CFGM, Community Foundation, Memphis, Scholarships | Leave a Comment »
Job Loss Help
Posted by Sarah on December 2, 2008
Many people are facing the possibilty of cutbacks and layoffs. If you’ve lost your job, or fear that your company might be getting ready to make some cuts, you might want to brush up on the assistance available should you need it. Do you know about COBRA, HIPAA or SSI? The AARP has an overview of all that and more.
Posted in All, Job Searching, On the Job | Tagged: COBRA, HIPAA, job loss, layoffs, SSI | Leave a Comment »
