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A Look at The Evolution of Creative Job Title Trends for 2023
Anna Verasai, Associate Editor for Technowise Magazine, shares the evolution of creative job title trends for 2023.
Episode 46: 5 Ways to Find a Mentor
Want to build the brightest future you can? Get with the right people to help you do that. We’re talking about how to find a mentor in this episode.
Carnahan Becomes an RN (Success Story)
Carnahan went from unemployed to earning $25/hr as a Registered Nurse, thanks to the WIOA Dislocated Worker program.
Capital City Job Center and Missouri River Regional Library Kickstart 2023 with On-Site Interviews Featuring Multiple Employers
Join the Capital City Job Center and Missouri River Regional Library for on-site interviews January 19, with 9 different employers.
Episode 45: How to Create a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
What’s the difference between a CV and a resume? We’re talking about it in this episode of The Workforce Link Podcast.
CWDR Welcomes Curtis Lilly of MU Healthcare to the Board
The Central Workforce Development Board is pleased to announce the appointment of MU Healthcare Director of Dining and Nutrition, Curtis Lilly.
Episode 44: How to Achieve Your Career Goals
Need some help setting short-term and long-term goals for your career? We’ve got you covered in this episode of The Workforce Link Podcast.
November 2022 Missouri Jobs Report
The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.7 percent in November 2022, up from 2.6 percent in October 2022.
Episode 43: 9 Simple Steps That Can Help You Land Your Next Job Interview
Need some help landing that next job interview? We’ve got you covered in this episode of The Workforce Link Podcast.
Garrett Becomes a Marine Technician (Success Story)
Houseman completed the Marine Technology program in June 2022, receiving multiple certifications and full-time employment in Osage Beach, Mo.
Episode 42: How to Fight Well With Your Boss
Can you disagree with your boss without burning bridges? The answer is yes, and we’re going to talk about how to fight well with your boss in today’s episode of The Workforce Link.
Episode 41: How to Recession-Proof Your Job
In this episode, we’re going to talk about what you can offer as a team member to stay ahead of the curve on becoming an indispensable team member if a recession comes.
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Episode 11: How to Take Back Your Time with Christy Wright
Christy Wright teaches us how to take back our time and live a guilt-free life.

Episode 10: Two Mistakes You Need to Avoid When Applying for an Entry Level Job
Here are two mistakes you want to avoid so you don’t slow down your job searching process.

Episode 09: 3 Things You Need to Know About Failure in Order to Find Success
Many of us try hard to avoid failure and that’s not necessarily a bad thing, but what if we had a better understanding of what failure really means?
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