If you’re preparing to head out and get your first job, or are seeking an entry level position in a company where you could see yourself growing, I want to help you avoid some mistakes that could slow down your job searching progress. Entering the workforce can...
Missouri non-farm payroll employment decreased by 5,700 jobs from July 2022 to August 2022, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 2.5 percent. Private industry employment decreased by 3,800 jobs and government employment decreased by...
Let’s just be honest. Not getting the job is no fun. You put the effort in to research, apply, create a resume and cover letter, do the interview, maybe more than one, the follow-up, etc. Then you hear that you don’t get the job. But guess what? Despite that,...
Several Columbia organizations committed to economic and workforce development, including the Columbia Job Center, are partnering to host a job fair for local employers and job seekers in the Columbia area. The job fair will take place Thursday, Sept. 22, from 1-4...
Central Ozarks Private Industry Council (COPIC) Case Manager, Phil Stroupe, recently provided justice involved individuals at Algoa Correctional Center information and “self-help” tools for future career development prior to their release. The information...
