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Meet Michael, a poet with an M.A. in English who is struggling to apply his skills to the job market. We’ll also hear from the director of Career Services at Hudson Valley Community College about the importance of internships for graduates. Plus, we’ll see how one Syracuse high school is supporting a credit union for kids in order to foster better financial education and instill savings habits.
We introduce you to a man who served time for running an illegal drug operation but is now determined to find honest work to put food on the table for his two sons, as well as a man who was able to overcome his record and find stable work with the help of a career training program. Finding a job is particularly difficult for those with a criminal record, but as our experts attest, it is possible.
We introduce you to a woman who started her own business in the midst of a bad economy. Also, we explore employment strategies for aging individuals and age discrimination, as well as how to deal with downsizing constructively. Plus, we’ll delve into the importance of nurturing a positive, passionate corporate culture, and what small businesses can learn from the strategies of larger companies.
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This four-minute video explains how Department of Labor staff can help you find a job, and also debunks old myths, such as the idea that you must stand in a very long line, in person, in order to collect unemployment assistance.
When Marisa suddenly lost her job in 2009, it didn’t take her long to find a new one, thanks to some help from a friend. Marisa says that every single job she has gotten since college has come about as a result of networking: knowing someone on the inside of the organization she later wound up working for.
Marisa says: ‘You just be friendly, you know? You talk to people next to you and laugh and have a good time. Life’s too short to not strike up those conversations.’ | • Watch Video
Rick has been looking for work since March of 2009, and has had several job interviews, but no offers. Still several years away from the retirement age, Rick is concerned about his finances. Fortunately, his wife has stable employment, so Rick retains health benefits. With managerial experience in the food service industry, Rick feels good about his resume.
Rick says: ‘Somewhere out there, someone’s going to say, ‘Hey, I want you.’ That’s what’s keeping my spirits up.’ | • Watch Video
Laid off from his job in the telecommunications industry in New York City, Robert has spent a year searching for jobs and filling out applications while living at his brother’s house and collecting public assistance. He has yet to find a job, and he has depleted most of his savings over the past year. He worries that it will be difficult to build his retirement savings back up.
Of the economic recovery, Robert says, ‘It’s akin to pouring the champagne and waiting for it to trickle down into my glass.’ | • Watch Video
Laid off from his job in the telecommunications industry in New York City, Robert has spent a year searching for jobs and filling out applications while living at his brother’s house and collecting public assistance. He has yet to find a job, and he has depleted most of his savings over the past year. He worries that it will be difficult to build his retirement savings back up.