Workforce Solutions Houston-Galveston

Giving Thanks…for a Disability? http://wp.me/po0PS-1tx

Giving Thanks…for a Disability? During the holidays, many people take time to reflect and give thanks. I am one of those people, and something I’m thankful for is my disability. Over the years, a majority of folks I know have wondered how I can be thankful for my disability. Now don’t get me wrong – if there was a cure, I’d be interested to learn about it, but the truth is that I AM thankful for my disability, and not just because I always get a good parking space. [ 478 more words. ]

Scary Good Job Searching Tips http://wp.me/po0PS-1te

Scary Good Job Searching Tips It’s that time of year again when “strangely” dressed youngsters knock on doors in hopes of getting candy or “treasure.” Whether you agree with the Halloween tradition or not, there are lessons that can be learned from trick-or-treaters. [ 399 more words. ]

Moving Forward, Looking Back http://wp.me/po0PS-1tq

Moving Forward, Looking Back The Navigators are a three person regional team covering 13 counties and 24 Workforce Solutions Centers that were created to provide staff training, assist employers and serve as a resource for and about persons with disabilities whose goal is finding quality employment. [ 415 more words. ]

Turning a Temporary Assignment into a Permanent Job http://wp.me/po0PS-1t4

Turning a Temporary Assignment into a Permanent Job “It takes a job to get a job.” This is an old adage with truth behind it. Joyce Russell, President of Adecco Staffing US, has said that now is a great time to take on a temporary position, and many hiring agencies are in agreement. [ 378 more words. ]

Get It Covered http://wp.me/po0PS-1se

Get It Covered I find that when it comes to reading cover letters there are two types of people; those who read every detail and those who completely ignore them and go straight to the resume. So, what’s a job seeker to do? The key is to write as if they will read it, but don’t count on it. Here are some tips on how to increase the chances of having cover letters read. [ 502 more words. ]