27 October 2009 - 15:45Taylor Consulting and Contracting is seeking interns for the spring and summer semesters!

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Taylor Consulting and Contracting Internship Program
Interns are needed for a national utility management firm located in Avoca, PA in the following disciplines:
Business, Accounting, Marketing, Computer Science
 

Scope of work: Customer Setup/Data Entry, Scanning process/Accounts Payable, Technology, Marketing/Sales
This is an experience of working with a small company and seeing how each department interacts with one another.  The workload includes assisting in special projects such as energy consumption, billing analysis, and assisting with the accounts payable process. Other work may consist of data entry and assisting senior management with other projects that become available.  This is an unpaid internship.

Interested?  Send your resume to Taylor Consulting and Contracting:

Ms. Miranda Philbin, mphilbin@taylorcc.com 
 

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16 September 2009 - 11:06Featured Website: BioSpace.com - Reviewed by Kayleigh Delfino, Keystone College student

biotech.jpgBioSpace.com should be a must on the favorites list for people in the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical fields. This site is really great source, not only for job searching, but the latest news about topics being researched. A really cool thing about this site is that it doesn’t limit its job postings and information to the United States, this site provides information for Europe and Asia. The site allows you to post your resume so member companies can search for employees. It also features company information for companies across the country, as well as, information about career fairs within the United States. Something I found rather interesting is that there is a section on this page for investors. This way you can follow the growth and profit from the biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. BioSpace.com is a terrific source whether you are just starting to look for a career or you are a professional in your field.  

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10 September 2009 - 13:13Featured Website: Glassdoor.com - by Kayleigh Delfino, Keystone College student

glassdoor1.jpg     Glassdoor.com - Did you ever really want to know exactly how good a company can be to work for? Well this website is an excellent source for just that. It allows you to view opinions from employees of major companies or corporations like Merck, Johnson and Johnson, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, and many others in all different industries. While searching some of the companies I thought would be great to work for, I found that not all employees are happy. Now everyone has their own opinions and viewpoints, but at least you can get an idea of what a company is like before you apply or are hired.  

     Not only does this site have information regarding the well-being of their employees, but you can also look at the salaries. It compares the different positions within the company, as well as, comparing companies to one another. It also gives salaries which are common for certain cities or states and what the common salaries are for certain jobs.
    Another great aspect of this site is that people who had interviews post about how the hiring process went and sometimes, even the interview questions which were asked. It also includes featured jobs from other online job search websites.
  I would definitely recommend this website to job hunters and people who are interested in pursuing a degree or career in a given industry. It absolutely is a great tool to use especially if you are confused or are not exactly sure what you would like to do with your career and future.

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28 August 2009 - 15:41Part-Time Systems Analyst Needed!

 First National Community Bank

Job Description:  

Responsible for assisting the Retail Systems Analyst with various reports through the use of MS Excel and Data Warehouse programs. Test, update, support and administer software programs for the Retail & Commercial Sales Division. Communicate and help implement any changes made to retail related software products to the Retail Training Coordinator.

EDUCATION:

Minimum: Associates Degree or equivalent in Business or Computer Science.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Minimum: A thorough knowledge of Bank products and services with demonstrated working knowledge of the technical aspects of data deposit functions and loan operations and solid understanding of Retail Sales. Knowledge of current banking regulations, procedures and operations.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative abilities. Attention to details. Also, end-user/client support experience, technical writing and documentation skills and ability to analyze problems in a timely manner and find an effective solution.

Proficiency in MS Office applications (primarily Excel).

Work Hours: 20/week, flexible but must be scheduled between normal Business Hours (8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Friday).

To be considered for position, you must complete and FNCB employment application at www.fncbcareers.com. You may attach your resume/cover letter/transcripts, etc. to your online employment application. Should you not have access to a computer or unable to apply online, kindly contact Human Resources at 348-6422 and an employment application will be mailed to you.

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20 July 2009 - 9:25Featured Website: The American Academy of Forensic Sciences

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http://www.aafs.org/

Did you ever watch CSI, Navy NCIS, or Bones and say, ‘Wow those are cool jobs, I would love to do that!” Even though Hollywood likes to add or subtract aspects of the job, careers in forensic science are real. The link posted is for the American Academy of Forensics Sciences (AAFS) which is a professional society whose members are from all disciplines of forensics science. People might not realize that there are many fields within forensics including toxicology, anthropology, pathology/biology, jurisprudence, engineering sciences, criminalistics, and more. This website offers information about careers in the different fields, as well as, lists and contact information of colleges and universities with degrees in forensics within the United States and countries around the world. A feature of this society is The Young Forensic Scientist Forum. This is an area which allows college students or newcomers to the field, to interact with established professionals to learn and keep up with new current topics in forensics.

Website Reviewer- Kayleigh Delfino, Keystone College student   

  

 

 

 

 

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20 July 2009 - 9:18Book Review: Careers For Travel Buffs and Other Restless Types

Careers for Travel Buffs & Other Restless Types

Traveling can be a part of living whether for leisure or job related; however, to some people traveling is a passion. How can travel enthusiasts make a career out of their passion? The book entitled, Careers for Travel Buffs and Other Restless Types provides some answers to that question. This book breaks down travel jobs into different categories: from travel agents to business travelers to travel writers and journalists to my personal favorite, rock stars and movie stars. Each travel profession is broken down by aspects of the job, how to find jobs in these positions, estimated salary and wages, as well as, contact information within that field. Careers in this book include a variety of majors including criminal justice, communications, business, theatre and arts, hospitality, etc. This is a good way to spark ideas for careers in a field that some people might overlook. While we all cannot be famous rock stars and movie stars like some may dream about, you can still have take your passion, turn it into a career, and have fun!!  Book Reviewer- Kayleigh Delfino, Keystone College student 

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31 March 2009 - 8:44Win a $100 Macy’s Gift Card

The Career Development Center staff is offering students a chance to win a $100 Macy’s gift card to purchase interview attire. Contest details are as follows: Anytime during the month of April (April 1st through April 30th) students will use Interview Stream, an online program that will simulate an actual interview. Students must choose a position & company for/to which they are applying and answer a series of questions chosen by the Career Development Center Staff. The answers will be recorded and saved via the Interview Stream program. All students will answer the same questions. To enter, students must email their recorded interview by midnight on April 30th via the Interview Stream program to the Career Development Center staff for critique. The student judged to have the best interview and who in the “real world” would be offered the job, will win the gift card.

*Students may record as many practice interviews as they wish before emailing their final interview to the Career Development Center.

*Students must inform the CDC staff of the position for which they are interviewing. We won’t know unless you specifically tell us - you are choosing the job/company! We provide the questions only.

*Students will need a webcam and an internet connection (not dial up) to use the program. *The Career Development Center has webcams and a computer lab for student use - please make an appointment with the staff for assistance.

**This contest is only open to current Keystone students.

**Students must use their Keystone email address when registering on Interview Stream for the first time.

** To Create Your Account on InterviewStream, access the interview questions & record your interview, click here: http://keystone.interviewstream.com

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12 March 2009 - 11:41Featured Website: MyMajors.com

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http://mymajors.com/

With such a wide variety of majors available, are you confused about which one you want to pick? Don’t be! MyMajors.com can help. This site asks a variety of questions about high school performance and interests. Answering these questions takes approximately 10-15 minutes, at the conclusion of which, the user is given a list of the top 5 majors for which he/she may be suited. It also has links that provide more information about those majors, and what schools are best known for strong programs in that major. MyMajors.com is a definite help in figuring out how you could spend your time in college! 

Website reviewer - Mikaela Maria, Keystone College student

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12 March 2009 - 11:33Book Review: Careers for Culture Lovers & Other Artsy Types

Careers for Culture Lovers & Other Artsy Types, 3rd ed. (Careers for You Series) This book is a handy guide for those of us who love the arts, but aren’t artists or performers ourselves. It breaks culture lovers down into five types: culture lovers, art lovers, dance lovers, theater lovers and music lovers. The book begins each section by describing what that particular culture lover is like and goes on to suggest possible careers that allow one to work with the type of art or culture that is enjoyed most, but doesn’t involve actually creating or performing. It explains the average career path you must take to acheive each each job and provides possible salaries that you could earn. It’s a thorough guide with lots of thoughtful options. It’s a good read for any culture lover looking for a career they’ll enjoy pursuing! 

Book Reviewer - Mikaela Maria, Keystone College student

 

 

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6 February 2009 - 17:55TMG Health Job Fair!

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JOB FAIR!

When: Monday, February 9th, 9 am to 2 pm
Where: PA CareerLink, 135 Franklin Ave, Scranton
*On-site interviews for a variety of positions, including:
Customer Service Reps ● Home-Based Customer Service Reps ●
Bi-lingual Customer Service Reps ● Business Analysts
Successful applicants for the representative positions must demonstrate a working knowledge of MS Word and Excel, the ability to type at least 30 WPM, and excellent customer service skills. Previous call center experience a plus!

Please call 1.888.924.3905 or visit
http://www.tmghealth.com for more
information about career opportunities
available at TMG Health!
You may also apply online, in person, or via fax, to:
TMGrecruitment@TMGHealth.com
• TMG Health, Inc. Attn: Recruitment
1205 O’Neill Highway, Dunmore, PA 18512
• 570.614.0266 (fax)
EOE

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