Is remote work and a lack of face-to-face time with the boss derailing career advancement for ambitious employees? Possibly, but even when working from home, savvy individuals can find ways to demonstrate they possess what it takes to move up in the organization, says Kimberly Roush, founder of All-Star Executive Coaching and co-author of Who Are You… When You Are … [More]
FedEx Ground to Hire 1,100 Seasonal Team Members in Phoenix
FedEx expects to add more than 70,000 seasonal positions throughout our network to help deliver the holidays this year, including more than 1,100 people at our FedEx Ground facilities in Phoenix. Open positions are available for package handlers, many of which may become full time job opportunities as demand for our services grows and our networks expand. For more information … [More]
Three Job Search Reality Checks during the Pandemic
Not hearing back is one of the most painful aspects of a professional job search, but "very much a reality during the crazy times pandemic of 2020." That is the view of job hunting and career guide author Brenda Abdilla, who has come out with a new book Outsmarting Crazytown: A Business Novel About How Derailed Professionals Can Get Back On Track (2020, Indie Books … [More]
VIRTUAL EVENT – Sep 17: Phoenix Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
In times like this, military values like courage, integrity, loyalty, and selfless service shine more than ever. Does your organization need people who practice those values? We would love to connect you (virtually, of course) with them. REGISTER HERE To best serve you, we’ve moved our job fairs online and will resume our physical events as soon as possible. Our … [More]
Partnership to Deliver Customized Professional Development Curriculum to Returning Citizens
The global pandemic has revealed widening social and economic divisions that can no longer be ignored. Fixing these issues requires commitment, innovation, and action from across sectors where business, academia, philanthropy, and government work together to reduce global inequality so that all individuals have opportunities to prosper. As one of the country’s most marginalized … [More]
Game Changer
For employers, employees, freelancers, or part of a management team alike, it’s important to understand how — now, more than ever — highly skilled 10x talent who can deliver exponential value is radically shifting the dynamics of corporations large and small. This groundbreaking book examines how to identify, attract, vet, employ, manage and retain — or become — the … [More]
College Launches New Trades Education Center, Skills Benefit Local Economy
Carrington College is proud to announce an entirely new Trades Education Center in Phoenix, which will offer three skilled trade programs including Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance Technology, and Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R). After years of industry and local market research, each of these three new programs were selected … [More]
Crush Executive Interviews While Wearing Face Masks or Using Zoom
“If I can just have a mask-less, face-to-face interview, I know I would land the offer.” This is what a frustrated job seeker said to me during a session. I felt her pain. Job interviewing has definitely changed. Interviews now take place either over Zoom or in person wearing a face mask sitting six feet or more apart. Not quite the best conditions to create rapport. But … [More]
Fintech Firm Hiring in Tempe to Expand Customer Service Solutions
Robinhood is excited to announce that this year we plan to hire hundreds of additional registered financial representatives in Southlake, Texas, and Tempe, Arizona! Over the coming months, we’re committed to working hard to provide seamless experiences for customers. With our customers’ interests and needs front and center, we will continue reducing response times, building … [More]
Hidden Assets: Hiring Job Seekers Who Have Been Laid Off
Some hiring managers and recruiters may favor applicants who are presently employed over laid-off job seekers. They may believe it’s difficult to assess skills and qualifications of unemployed candidates. Pre-employment screening can help companies identify candidates with the specific skills they need from among many applicants, including those who are currently … [More]
