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The facts are clear. More women die of heart disease than all forms of cancer combined.  Unfortunately, the killer isn’t as easy to see. Heart disease is often silent, hidden and misunderstood. 

The truth is: our lives are in our hands. We can stop our No. 1 killer together by sharing the truth. We can be the difference between life and death. Uncover the truth about heart disease and make ending it a reality.

Have you ever been tempted to add something to your resume because it sounds good? Or on the other hand, maybe you conveniently decided to leave some key details out of your resume in hopes that no one would notice? If there is one piece of advice I could pass along to job seekers it would be this: Honesty is the best policy! Lies will always catch up with you, it’s just a matter of time.

Have you been unemployed for too long and you just can’t seem to catch a break? Maybe it’s time to evaluate your job search strategy and make some changes.

Job seekers, how often have you taken advantage of the information on Glassdoor.com? For those of you who are unfamiliar with the information-packed website, Glassdoor.com is a compilation of reviews about companies, bosses, salary ranges, etc. Past and current employees go online and rate their companies and offer details on the reasons for such ratings. Another huge benefit? Past interviewees share some of the oddball questions you can expect during an interview with a particular company!  

Our January non-profit spotlight shines on Alternatives for Battered Women (ABW). Their missionis to enhance the quality of life and empower individuals affected by or at risk of domestic violence. ABW is the only licensed provider in Monroe County of shelter and services for women and children who are affected by domestic violence.

With the job market continuing to struggle, an influx in workers’ comp cases is not helping the matter. An increasingly high amount of employees are taking advantage of their employers and insurance companies. Injured workers are frequently cheating the system by exaggerating injuries and collecting money from workers’ comp suits.

Even with a struggling economy, companies realize that their employees are in need of some holiday cheer. This year bosses are handing out more bonuses and gifts than ever before. In fact, according to a CareerBuilder survey, “40% of employers plan to give their employees holiday bonuses this year, up from 33% in 2010.”

Has your job search slowed during the holiday season? Just because the hiring manager isn’t getting back to you doesn’t mean you should give up the search. Try using this downtime to study up on companies you might be interested in and set your sights on starting a new job in 2012!

Our December non-profit of the month is the Hillside Special Santas Program of the Hillside Family of Agencies (HFA). The program goes to benefit children and families served by Crestwood Children’s Center, Hillside Children’s Center, Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection and Snell Farm Children’s Center. Without the Hillside Special Santas, many of these families would not have gifts to open or holiday meals to enjoy. HFA has set a goal to provide each child three gifts and each family a grocery card for their holiday meal.

Have you ever wondered if you should list certain activities or affiliations on your resume? Well I’m here to let you know what you should and should not include! When it comes to politics and religion you should tread lightly. Unless you are demonstrating that you have held a leadership position for a particular group, opinions and views should be omitted from your resume. If you can show that your involvement with a particular group is directly related to a position you are applying for then yes, you may include it.

Last week’s blog discussed “The Rise of the Video Interview.” For a variety of reasons, many hiring managers are now choosing to do virtual interviews. Part two of the blog series focuses on the best ways to prepare for your small-screen debut!

Welcome to our two-part blog series about video interviewing. This week’s blog discusses when employers should use video interviewing versus other forms of interviewing, while next week’s blog will talk about how to best prepare for these video interviews.

You are well aware of the importance of a first impression, which is why you wear a suit to a job interview. Right? Well, then why do so many job seekers dress casually when attending a job fair? We are frequently amazed by the number of candidates we see at job fairs who come in wearing t-shirts and torn jeans. It’s extremely important to come to a job fair well prepped and well groomed. Here are a few tips:

This month’s spotlight shines on the School of the Holy Childhood. Holy Childhood was founded in 1946 by educators and community leader visionaries who believed in the value of every person regardless of their abilities.

This week’s blog is inspired by one of my favorite quotes:

Interviews can be nerve-racking, but don’t let your anxiety get the best of you. Your body language can be just as important as the words that come out of your mouth.

This month’s spotlight shines on the Rochester Area Employment Network (RAEN). A coalition of agencies in the Rochester, NY area, RAEN works collectively to promote the employment of individuals with disabilities through education, outreach, and training opportunities. Since its formation in 1983, RAEN has proven to be a valuable community resource for area employers, service providers and workers with disabilities.

 Once looked at negatively, career coaching now has a more positive image. Also known as leadership development, career coaching is when an outsider is brought into an organization to prepare employees for a promotion or new position. It is also less frequently used to address poor performance issues.

Has your job run its course and you need to cut ties? How do you know if it’s the right timing or the right thing to do?