According to Upwork’s Future of Workforce Pulse Report, 36.2 million Americans will be remote by 2025, an 87% increase since COVID hit. Ignite Career Center Account Representative, Lisa Cohn, talks trends and how to embrace our new work-from-home world.
Do you trust in your own abilities, qualities, and judgements? If you are having trouble doing so, you may be struggling with your self-confidence and facing self-doubt. Low self-esteem related to work could have a trickling effect and cost you success in other arenas of your life. If this sounds like you, all you have to do is ask for assistance.
Discussing money and budgeting does not have to be a sore subject for you and your significant other. From new couples to long time partners, JCS’ Ben Temin, shares tips on productive money talk and therefore, building trust and intimacy in your relationship.
You apply to hundreds of jobs online, send thank you emails after interviews, update your LinkedIn profile, attend virtual coffee meetings and career fairs, and network with recruiters … just to name a few efforts. After a while…
By Benjamin Temin As job seekers, we are constantly evaluating ourselves. As much as the companies we pursue are evaluating us, we must in turn evaluate them. Part of this reverse evaluation is identifying the company’s culture and asking ourselves – is this company a good fit for me?
Let’s talk about money. Welcome to financial wellness. This is the first blog in a series that we are really excited to introduce – for you, your family, and your future. It is part of a larger initiative here at Jewish Community Services to broaden the conversation about how we see ourselves, how we make choices, and how we can start or continue to enhance …
By M.E. Fine I recently interviewed former JCS client, Serena (not her real name), who was hired this summer as a COVID-19 Contact Tracer with Baltimore County. Serena graciously shared insights about this important community service and provided general information regarding working remotely. Can you describe what a Contact Tracer does? I work from …
By Sherri Sacks It happens to everyone at some point. You realize you have made a huge mistake at your job. We can all relate to that sinking feeling you get in the pit of your stomach. You start scrambling to fix it, and you think, “Maybe I can correct it without my boss ever knowing. Should I speak up and admit my mistake?” While it may feel easy to tell yourself, “Nope, I don’t have …
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By Chauna Brocht, LCSW-C As the federal moratorium on evictions expired on July 25th, many people in Maryland will be facing potential eviction proceedings. Here is what you need to know if you are in this situation. Know the facts about eviction in Maryland. A landlord can’t evict you without a court proceeding. The courts …
By Ignite Career Center There are so many options for employers to conduct online interviews in today’s market. Zoom, Google Meets, Skype, and Microsoft Teams are some of the new technology platforms that organizations are utilizing for all phases of interviews. A virtual meeting allows employers and candidates to “meet” without a lot of time …
