Happy December, JFY family! We really cannot believe that it is already December… can you?! With the holiday season upon us, we wanted to take some time to emphasize the importance of self-care. It is easy to get caught up in the grind of final exams and all the other things we have going on in …
The Al Teglia Scholarship Application officially opened up on November 1, 2022. We know that submitting any sort of application can be stressful, so we want to set you up for success! Please read the following tips on how to successfully complete your Al Teglia Scholarship application. Visit https://jobsforyouth.org/scholarships/ to learn about the application process. …
Hello JFY community, and happy October! As we begin to observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we thought it would be helpful to share a bit about the meaning and history behind this month of recognition. So let’s get to it! What is National Disability Employment Awareness Month? Each October, NDEAM is a …
National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Employment for All. Read More »
For most of us, determining the right career path takes plenty of reflecting, thought, time and guidance to figure out – and even then, we may not feel fully fulfilled or rewarded with the career we find ourselves in. For this week’s discussion we want you all to feel equipped to begin contemplating the career …
The Four Keys to Finding the Right Career for You Read More »
Hello JFY friends! It’s a new week, and sheesh it’s a HOT one! With the hot weather in the area, we wanted this week’s post to be just as hot: everything you need to know ahead of your next (or first!) job interview! Let’s start with the basics of interviewing. The first thing everyone needs …
Nailing The Interview: Best Practices for Your Next Job Interview Read More »
Happy Thursday JFY Community! We hope the transition back to school for you all has been smooth and fun! We want to take this time talk about a very central piece to the work we do here at JFY, and one of the best tools for you all when it comes to honing in on …
Forget an Elevator Pitch – We Want to Hear Your Passion Pitch! Read More »
We refer to the term soft skills very frequently – at work, at school, even in JFY Workshops! This term refers to the interpersonal skills often associated with emotional intelligence (defined by Salovey and Mayer (1990) as “the ability to monitor one’s own and others’ feelings and emotions. . . and to use this information …
CORE Skills: An Alternative to the Term “Soft Skills”? Read More »
Have you ever heard of the term portfolio? There are many different types of portfolios—creative, professional, and more! A portfolio is essentially a selection of one’s work that has been compiled over a period of time and used for assessing performance and progress. Think of a portfolio as a scrapbook of your career journey. As …
Interviews can be stressful and nerve-racking! Even if you are prepared and have done your research on the company that you’re interviewing for, the interview can still seem stressful. However, did you know that there is an easy way to help you feel more confident before your interview? The answer is…STRIKE A POWER POSE! 😊 Social …
*Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation is iconic and an all-time favorite, but this is unfortunately not the ideal way to network. Remember that it’s important to be an active listener! (Though we can appreciate how ingenious Ron was for using the swivel chair to his advantage.) Networking. It’s a term that you may start to …
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