Creating a “Life List” – Information and Achievements to Keep Track of Throughout Your Career
I was speaking with a client the other day about information needed for her résumé and online applications when she made a comment that I’ve heard echoed by many: “I wish they told you in high school or college to start writing all this stuff down.” She was referring to the seemingly never […]
Another Year of Achievement for Vocamotive: A 2017 Retrospective
2017 was a busy year at Vocamotive! During the past year, we continued to provide the very best in vocational rehabilitation and consulting services to clients throughout Illinois, and achieved excellent case management and closure results for our customers. Vocamotive continued to expand service offerings. Our extensive line of services allow us to empower […]
Could You Be Swiping Right on New Career Connections?
A Paris-based and New York startup called Shapr has gone on to raise close to 3 million to create a professional networking website for your industry. However, unlike LinkedIn, which is one of the largest networking giants, Shapr is user-friendly on mobile. As a user, you get a chance to go through a list of […]
5 Signs You Would Benefit From Job Search Assistance
Whether you are currently employed and exploring your options or unemployed and looking for a new career, searching for a job can be a long and exhausting journey. In addition, the process can feel futile and frustrating if you are not getting employer feedback, are turned down during the interview process, or are unsure of […]
How to Land More Interviews (and Shorten Your Job Search)
As the U.S. job market nears full employment, many job seekers are scratching their heads wondering why their own efforts are not generating numerous interviews and desired employment offers. After all, with the official jobless rate at a 9-year low, now should be one of the best times to begin a job search.
The Rehabilitation Counselor’s Role in Empowering Jobseekers
According to 2015 data collected from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every five adults in the United States (approximately 53 million) has a disability. The Americans with Disabilities Act defines disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly limits individuals’ ability to perform one or more major life activities, […]