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 …
“What if every youth in San Mateo County received the support they needed to succeed in their careers?” This inspiring idea proposed by Daly City Mayor Al Teglia has led to the creation of Jobs for Youth and the mission to empower our youth as they embark on their professional journeys. Mayor Al Teglia has left behind an amazing …
Jobs for Youth 2022 Highlights: 40th Celebration Read More »
In 2021, the pandemic continued to impact the world on many levels and JFY continued to provide virtual workshops throughout San Mateo County. This year, school attendance was at an all time low. We served 1778 students in 118 workshops throughout San Mateo County. We saw the struggle that students, families, educators, schools, community-based organizations …
In March 2020, the Covid-19 Pandemic changed our lives on so many levels. Jobs for Youth coordinated resources through an online San Mateo County Resource Hub and pivoted to virtual workshops to support youth, their families, schools and community-based organizations. The focus was creating a safe space to lean in with curiosity to learn skills …
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