KCSpeaks

I have been in workforce development for over 10 years and I have been watching the job market, the job search methods, and the technology surrounding it change. One of the biggest changes is the one that we are not discussing, but happens every day- Smart Phone Job Search. Although, I work in an environment where there are computers for job seekers to use at no cost for job search, many turn to the mini power house in their pocket for job seeking technology.   The cost of purchasing a smart phone has decreased, so if a job seeker could only choose one item to purchase, why not purchase an item that is a phone and computer at the same time. It is also possible to enhance the usage of the phone by purchasing a keyboard that works on Bluetooth technology to use to type on it.      As an android owner, I searched the Google Play Store for applications. There are hundreds of job seeking applications that can be downloaded free of charge. Some examples are: L...

On a frigid cold Saturday in New England, I ended up at a warm and toasty restaurant full of folks seeking to get out of the cold and enjoy the social scene. At the table across from mine, there was a group of young women having a birthday celebration. The party wound down and they were getting up to leave. Since it was so cold, the group had to take some time to put their coats, hats, and gloves on. As the birthday girl started to bundle up, her tattoo became visible. The tattoo was a red heart with a beating heart line going through it, with the word “nurse” scripted below. Someone in my party saw the tattoo and decided to ask her about it.   The young woman explained that she is a nurse and the day she passed her nursing board examination, she went out to celebrate and mark her achievement and career as a nurse.   Many people have tattoos, and when you ask people about them, each one has a story behind it.   Her story was great and hearing her tell the brief s...