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Careers and Coffee #3: What to do when you have a gap in employment

Careers and Coffee

What do you do when you have a gap in employment? How do you network and have a plan to respond to employer questions? Re-entering the workforce can be tricky without the right tools. In this episode, Dan & Liz chat about a gap in employment and opportunities to bridge that gap.   [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hai5xJsEOsM&t=4s[/embed]   Full Transcript Dan Holterhaus 0:01 Good morning, everyone. Welcome back. This is part three careers and coffee. Liz and Dan.

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Careers & Coffee #2: Become a video game programmer?

Onet - a job seeker treasure trove

In this episode Dan & Liz answer a job seeker question about how to get into video game design or other very specialized job paths. They explore this question and share how job seekers can use the tools available to all in O*Net, the occupational database of the United States to determine what skills are needed and how you can take steps to get to the job you want.

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Introducing Careers & Coffee

Careers and Coffee

Careers and Coffee is about all things careers. From finding that perfect job, to learning from our mistakes. Dan Holterhaus, Liz Kennedy and guests will keep things moving in these quick weekly chats covering jobs in Eastern Iowa. A career podcast for right here.

Trucking Jobs in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City

part time job driving a rideshare

As our area grapples with the shortage in trucking workforce, opportunity awaits non-traditional truckers such as women and younger drivers. According to The Gazette, the pressures trucking companies are currently facing are breaking down mindset barriers to attract both women and younger drivers to their fleet. Interested in a trucking career? Talk with local employer, Thompson Truck & Trailer & CRST International.

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