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This week we wanted to touch base on the massive amount of job opportunities in our area as we hit Summer 2021. Liz gives some good insight into career path and a good strategy for creating transferable skills between jobs. Dan Holterhaus 0:01 Good morning, Liz. How are you? Liz Kennedy 0:03 Morning, Dan? Dan Holterhaus 0:05 Hey, we made it to June 1, Tuesday, June 1 today. What do you think? Liz Kennedy 0:09 Yeah. 2021?
Continue Reading In this episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss topics such as questions to ask an employer during an interview, when to talk about salary, and what if you don't have any questions? Full Transcript Dan Holterhaus 0:01 Morning, Liz, Liz Kennedy 0:02 morning careers and coffee. Dan Holterhaus 0:05 Number eight. I got some coffee going. Liz Kennedy 0:08 I have a smoothie. But creason smoothie sounds weird.
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So you did it. You survived all of those tiring all-nighters, grueling end-of-term finals and (somewhat) balanced keg stands and you're ready for next phase of your life. Graduating from college is a huge feat that calls for celebration. But when the party is over, it’s time to find a job and knowing how and where to find your first job can be tricky without proper guidance.
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UPDATED 5/11/21: Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced that Iowans will no longer be able to seek Federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, effectively ending this program early. The federal program is set to expire in September. The governor cited hiring needs of employers as the reason to eliminate the extra $300 per week in benefits. Read full story at The Gazette. UPDATED 4/29/21: The IowaWorks website is now offering additional ways for claimants to get help.
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