Searching for work when you need it is hard enough; many of us don’t fit into perfect skillsets and job titles. So imagine making your job search in a brand new city with no network or connections at all. Jennifer Kennedy moved to Pittsburgh from California in October last year.…Read More
Category: Career & Outplacement Services
How to stand out in your job search
Chris Rippee, JFCS Career Development Center Career Counselor, has been asked to be a presenter at the Hiring Pittsburgh Career Expo at the Duquesne University campus on August 13 (open to the public; click here for more information). His topic? “How to Stand Out in Your Job Search.” It turns…Read More
JFCS Career Development Center career fair
JFCS Career Development Center wrapped up another career fair on June 4th, this time at the Millvale Community Center. Twenty-two employers and community resource organizations participated, including recruiters from Amazon, Giant Eagle, U.S. Steel, PNC, Waste Management and the PA Liquor Control Board. “There were more than 40 attendees, including…Read More
JFCS shows veterans that they count
Over the last year, JFCS Career Development Center has seen a growing need for employment support for veterans and military family members in our region. Our career counselors have established partnerships with local veteran employment services through the Pittsburgh Veterans Initiative Group (PVIG). This coalition, of service agencies and federal…Read More