In The Works is a radio segment series in partnership with local AM600 WMT Newsradio. Doug Wagner, our host, & Liz Kennedy, Corridor Careers, talk with area experts on the topic of workforce trends and information for both job seekers and employers. Trends, Skills, and Career-Readiness, Oh My! Liz and Doug chat about trends in Eastern Iowa Workforce, and career resources for job seekers, including parents and high-school students.
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When looking at the manufacturing jobs in cedar rapids, there are incredibly diverse opportunities in the Corridor. We looked at O*net's database to determine the brightest outlook for manufacturing trends. O*NET OnLine Bright Outlook in Manufacturing Job Title: CNC Machinist, CNC Programmer (CAD, CAM) What they do: Write programs in the language of a machine’s controller to help guide setup for a machine operator to build a widget properly.
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Visiting a Career Fair isn't the same as an interview, but it does give you one on one time with employers and recruiters. It pays to be ready to answer the typical interview questions and gives you a chance to practice your skills. 5 Questions you should ask: Don't forget you need to ask Employers questions to. Here's a few good ones. How would you describe the company culture? What are the biggest challenges of this job?
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By now, you may have seen the viral video of an adorable 2-year-old pleading with Alexa to "play baby sherk." She was persistent in her ask, but Alexa could not understand what she wanted until Mom stepped in and said the magic words for her. A human knew exactly how to handle the voice request, while Alexa still has some growing up to do of her own. Still, it's hard to deny Alexa's growing popularity.
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