The Career Services You Never Had In College.™ Their combined backgrounds of counseling and business create idealistic and realistic results.
Hopscotch Jobs was founded by career professionals Deanna Parkton and Megan Haupt, who met while working as career advisors at an area college. As advisors, they realized that it is not simply the right education that lands someone a job but rather the essential combination of education, experience, and focus.
12/11/2012
"To prepare for whatever surprises lie ahead, try to make choices today that will maximize your options in the future. Gain transferable expertise — in the classroom or at work — and form close bonds with your peers and colleagues."
A Better Way to Plan Your Career You can't really plan, so try to make choices today that will maximize your options in the future.
11/13/2012
Turn Professional Development into Personal Development - too busy to take time to pursue a passion that might not be completely related to your job? Make time for it anyway!
Following your interests and passions will make you happier, which can only enhance your job performance.
Check out this webinar, based on happiness!
Last Chance! WHCMAA Career Development Webinar: The Happiness Advantage at Work This webinar is an excerpt from a corporate training program developed by Shawn Achor at Harvard and pressure tested over the last 5 years at blue chip companies such as Google, Adobe, KPMG, Microsoft, and American Express. You won't want to miss it!Eric Karpinski, WG '01Eric Karpinski has been lead...
09/24/2012
September is Update Your Resume Month! Who knew?!
Our services are available in-person or through telecommuting (phone, email, video chat). Email us at [email protected] if you're interested in career coaching services.
Even if you're happily employed, it's always good to check in with your resume and make sure it's up to date! Have you check out your profile on CB recently: http://cb.com/S4MlQu
09/24/2012
Best time to look is when you are employed...always keep your eyes open!
How to look for a job while you’re employed Learn how not to put your current job in jeopardy while looking for a new one.
Tried and true job application method: acknowledge skill-sets mentioned in job description. That's what you'll be judged on! Make sure to outline your experience in relation to everything that is listed in the job description. You are automatically disqualifying yourself by not acknowledging how you fit the job description.
09/06/2012
Great interview tips - understand your interviewer so that you can sell your skills more effectively.
10 steps to understanding your interviewer When preparing for an interview it can be very interesting and useful to think about it from the interviewer’s point of view. They will be looking for particular qualities and behaviours in the job candidates and there will be a reason why they’re looking for those things. Understanding the intervi...
09/06/2012
Our Resume Workout has been rescheduled to Thursday, 9/13 at Old Pine Community Center. There's still time to sign up! Refer any friends whose resume and job search needs a facelift!
08/30/2012
Life is a continuing education if you seek it.
08/24/2012
Isn't that the truth?
08/20/2012
Our Resume Workout is this Thursday at the Old Pine Community Center at 4th and Lombard. We're looking forward to sharing resume knowledge! Info and registration at: www.skillshare.com/Resume-Workout/2075219156
Dr. Seuss knows best!
08/17/2012
Happy Friday - inspiration to get through the last work day of the week!
08/15/2012
The journey to success is never straight and narrow. This ideal inspired our name, Hopscotch.
