Priceless gifts for jobless friends
With the national unemployment rate at 9.3 % percent, it’s a fair bet that most people this holiday season know someone struggling to find a job in our recovering economy. Rather than a manufactured trinket, here are eight gift ideas you can give the unemployed person that might help land the biggest gift of all: a job.The gift of time:
Volunteer to watch your friends’ children so they can have a day off. Taking a day off from the job search can be crucial for job seekers, said Michael Cronk, assistant director of career development at Transylvania University.“If you’re a job seeker and you’re really having a tough time and you’re tired and miserable, it’s going to come across that way in interviews,” he said. “Give yourself a chance to recuperate. That will make you a stronger applicant.”
The gift of fashion. Buy your jobless friends a gift card for a new suit or dress. Any department store or shop that sells business clothing will do, but please pick up the gift card so they can pick the outfit out themselves. Then offer to accompany them on the shopping trip. It’s always good to have a second eye when trying to find a great-fitting interview suit.
The gift of sharing. This goes without saying, but tell your friends about any job leads you hear. Lots of times it is who you know that can get you the job.The gift of technologyIf your unemployed friends lack some technology savvy, help them set up a profile on LinkedIn, which has become the leading business networking site online. If you’re feeling bold, help them develop a Web site to promote themselves or put them in touch with someone who can.
The gift of a sounding board. Take some time out of your day and perform a mock interview with your unemployed friends. Folks are always more agile in an interview when they have lots of practice.
The gift of knowledge. Various organizations around Louisville (Louisville Free Public Librayr) offer free computer classes to help people learn new skills or bolster existing ones. Talk with your friends and pay for their registration for classes at places like the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning.
The gift of a professional. Set up your friends with a career counselor to review their résumés. While some counselors charge, others are available free of charge to alumni at colleges, for example.
The gift of company. If you go to a networking event, invite your jobless friend, or if he or she is going to one, offer to tag along. It’s always easier when you have a buddy to help navigate the crowd of strangers
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
BBB warns of job scams
BBB warns of job scams
Business First of Louisville
With an increase in unemployment, the Better Business Bureau serving Louisville, Southern Indiana and Western Kentucky is warning of various scams targeting job hunters.
The scams include some work-at-home opportunities, employers seeking upfront fees for background checks or job training, high salary and benefits for people with little or no work experience and employers asking for social security numbers, bank account information or credit reports.
The BBB also warns job seekers to beware of companies that send checks and ask the recipient to cash the checks and wire a portion of the funds back to the company. The checks typically are bogus, according to the organization.
Job seekers also are cautioned against receiving and mailing suspicious goods, such as electronics or luxury items.People who believe they have encountered a scam can report it to the BBB by calling (800) 388-2222.
Business First of Louisville
With an increase in unemployment, the Better Business Bureau serving Louisville, Southern Indiana and Western Kentucky is warning of various scams targeting job hunters.
The scams include some work-at-home opportunities, employers seeking upfront fees for background checks or job training, high salary and benefits for people with little or no work experience and employers asking for social security numbers, bank account information or credit reports.
The BBB also warns job seekers to beware of companies that send checks and ask the recipient to cash the checks and wire a portion of the funds back to the company. The checks typically are bogus, according to the organization.
Job seekers also are cautioned against receiving and mailing suspicious goods, such as electronics or luxury items.People who believe they have encountered a scam can report it to the BBB by calling (800) 388-2222.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Discount Prescription Drug Card Program
Free Statewide Discount Prescription Drug Card Program
In 2009, GLI, along with the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness and members of the Louisville Metro Council, announced the launch of the Kentucky Rx Card. This free program is available to all Kentucky residents, and can provide savings of up to 75% on prescription drug costs.
GLI has embraced the program as one way to address member concerns - particularly small businesses - over the accessibility and affordability of health care coverage for their employees. The Kentucky Rx Card has no restrictions for membership, no income requirements, no age limitations, no application process, and is accepted at more than 50,000 national and regional pharmacies.
The program can be used by the uninsured, underinsured and those who have health insurance but no prescription benefits, as is common with health savings accounts and high-deductible health plans. Even individuals with prescription coverage can use this program for non-formulary or non-covered drugs. To obtain a card and learn more about the program, go to: http://www.greaterlouisville.com/glip/Connection/News/Display.aspx?id=530 .
In 2009, GLI, along with the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness and members of the Louisville Metro Council, announced the launch of the Kentucky Rx Card. This free program is available to all Kentucky residents, and can provide savings of up to 75% on prescription drug costs.
GLI has embraced the program as one way to address member concerns - particularly small businesses - over the accessibility and affordability of health care coverage for their employees. The Kentucky Rx Card has no restrictions for membership, no income requirements, no age limitations, no application process, and is accepted at more than 50,000 national and regional pharmacies.
The program can be used by the uninsured, underinsured and those who have health insurance but no prescription benefits, as is common with health savings accounts and high-deductible health plans. Even individuals with prescription coverage can use this program for non-formulary or non-covered drugs. To obtain a card and learn more about the program, go to: http://www.greaterlouisville.com/glip/Connection/News/Display.aspx?id=530 .
Learn how to effectively Network
Networking . . . to find your next job, to enhance your career, or to have more fun and make more friends.
Networking: we all know it is a skill we should have when we are in a career search, but how do we actually get better at those skills? Come to this energetic and highly interactive session led by Louisville Connector and networking professional, Cathy Fyock, CSP, SPHR. Learn not only what it takes to be more effective in networking, but develop the skills necessary to build your address book! You will learn how to begin a conversation, ask questions that stimulate dialogue, keep up with leads, and more importantly, develop lasting friendships and relationships.
Pregister at www.lshrm.org.
Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Time: 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Location: The Club Room in Club Olmsted
(Lower level of The Olmsted)
3701 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville
Cost: $10 (members and non-members)
* Limited to 50 attendees, so pre-register now to reserve your space! Walk-ins allowed only as space permits.
For questions, contact Mary Rivard, Training & Education Chair, mary.rivard@skofirm.com
Networking: we all know it is a skill we should have when we are in a career search, but how do we actually get better at those skills? Come to this energetic and highly interactive session led by Louisville Connector and networking professional, Cathy Fyock, CSP, SPHR. Learn not only what it takes to be more effective in networking, but develop the skills necessary to build your address book! You will learn how to begin a conversation, ask questions that stimulate dialogue, keep up with leads, and more importantly, develop lasting friendships and relationships.
Pregister at www.lshrm.org.
Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Time: 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Location: The Club Room in Club Olmsted
(Lower level of The Olmsted)
3701 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville
Cost: $10 (members and non-members)
* Limited to 50 attendees, so pre-register now to reserve your space! Walk-ins allowed only as space permits.
For questions, contact Mary Rivard, Training & Education Chair, mary.rivard@skofirm.com
Monday, March 22, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Making changes
"If you do what you have always done, you'll get what you have always gotten."
Decide this year that you are going to make changes that take you out of your rut, your routine. Ask for help and work toward your change, your passion, your heart's desire. Stop making excuses and take action. It only takes one step at a time.
Decide this year that you are going to make changes that take you out of your rut, your routine. Ask for help and work toward your change, your passion, your heart's desire. Stop making excuses and take action. It only takes one step at a time.
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