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Job Search Support: Being Organized / By Alan Bernstein, President and Chief Human Resource Consultant of HR Office Savers, Inc.

Posted onSeptember 15, 2021September 15, 2021AuthorSpotlightBryan

Success in your quest to find the job of your dreams depends a great deal on your ability to be organized. You must know each day what it is you need to do in order to gain the next interview that could open the door to the opportunity you are seeking. Your time and resources are limited and you must maintain both motivation and organization in your effort to gain employment. Read More …

Marketing to the Right Audience / ECHO Digital Solutions

Posted onAugust 11, 2021August 11, 2021AuthorSpotlightBryan

Marketing your brand, product, or service can often require a sizable financial investment. Because of this, it’s important to make sure you set yourself up for success. Understanding who you are marketing to helps minimize risk and allows you to reach people in the most cost-effective way possible. By developing a specific audience to market to, you’ll typically have much more success than broader campaigns. Here are a few important points to consider when you are developing your target audience. Read More …

Job Search Support: Creating a Portfolio / By Alan Bernstein, President and Chief Human Resource Consultant of HR Office Savers, Inc.

Posted onJuly 19, 2021September 1, 2021AuthorSpotlightBryan

Having a collection of your best work available in a portfolio is a great way to not only tell the employer what you are able to do but also to show them what you have done for others.

Portfolios are not only for artists. Read More …

Job Search Support: Day of the Interview By Alan Bernstein, HR Office Savers

Posted onMay 18, 2021July 19, 2021AuthorSpotlightBryanLeave a comment

Day of the Interview Preferred positions are highly sought after, with multiple job seekers for one position. Here are some things you can do on the day of the interview to set yourself apart from others. Be on time Arrive 5–15 minutes before the scheduled Read More …

Why Social Media Marketing is Important for your Business by Jeff Lindstrom, ECHO Digital Solutions

Posted onMay 10, 2021August 3, 2021AuthorSpotlightBryan

Social media is a great way to reach millions of people worldwide. Over the last several years, having a cohesive social media strategy has become an important part of your brand’s larger digital marketing strategy. Read on to learn more about how social media can Read More …

Financial Security / Ana A. Suriel / agent

Posted onApril 26, 2021June 28, 2021AuthorSpotlightBryanLeave a comment

Times may be turbulent, but your future financial security doesn’t have to be. I can work with you to build a strategy that helps you protect what matters most. Built for times like these. Even during challenging times, our financial strength allows us to keep Read More …

Job Search Support: What to look for when applying for a job / by Alan Bernstein, HR Office Savers

Posted onApril 12, 2021June 10, 2021AuthorSpotlightBryan

When preparing to apply for a job, I want you to consider three key items: Resume, Qualifications, and Interest. If you can master these three things, you will have a more productive job search. Your Resume Writing a compelling resume is the first step to finding Read More …

Why Online Reputation Management is so Important : by Jeff Lindstrom / ECHO Digital Solutions

Posted onApril 6, 2021May 18, 2021AuthorSpotlightBryan

Properly managing your reviews online is critical for businesses. It may seem obvious as to why it’s important to have positive reviews online, but only 19% of small businesses actively manage and respond to customer reviews. By not properly managing reviews, you are losing Read More …

Behaviors that can hurt your credit score

Posted onMarch 1, 2021May 10, 2021AuthorSpotlightBryan

Credit plays a vital role in helping people realize their personal and financial goals. Read More …

Putting Your Soft Skills to Work / by Foy Staley, HR Office Savers Inc.

Posted onFebruary 3, 2021April 12, 2021AuthorSpotlightBryan

Learning Soft Skills for business Read More …

You Hold the Keys to Unloc Your Potential / by Helene Meyers

Posted onFebruary 1, 2021April 22, 2021AuthorSpotlightBryan

What is transitions coaching and how does coaching benefit you personally and professionally? Read More …

How to Find a New Job in the New Year

Posted onJanuary 14, 2021April 6, 2021AuthorSpotlightBryan

January is historically the beginning of job search season which lasts until spring break. Here are some tips for accelerating your job search. Read More …

For the Job Seeker – Making the Most of Your Job Interview by Using Soft Skills

Posted onDecember 8, 2020January 31, 2021AuthorSpotlightBryan

Making the Most of Your Job Interview by Using Soft Skills. Soft skills are those intangible qualities we have and more and more, employers look for in candidates. When interviewing there are 3 basic soft skills that can give you an edge. Read More …

For the Job Seeker – Job Search Basics / HR Office Savers

Posted onNovember 12, 2020January 5, 2021AuthorSpotlightBryan

Once you have a compelling resume, you need to apply to jobs that are relevant and for which you are qualified. But how to find those jobs? Here are three ways you can find open positions: Read More …

How to Get Your Resume Out of The Pile

Posted onOctober 7, 2020December 8, 2020AuthorSpotlightBryan

Many companies receive thousands of job applications and not every resume can be reviewed. Some companies use applicant tracking systems to scan resumes for skill sets and experience and filter applicants for review by the hiring team. Read More …

Brevard Adult Education is Looking for Your Opinion

Posted onOctober 1, 2020November 12, 2020AuthorSpotlightBryan

Brevard Adult Education wants to hear from you! We’re growing our Lifelong Learning Class offerings and we want to know what YOU want to see offered. Please take a couple of minutes to fill out this short survey and tell us what classes you want. Read More …

Safeguard My Biz / launches their new product, an Acrylic Wheelchair/Rollator Protection Barrier

Posted onSeptember 25, 2020October 19, 2020AuthorSpotlightBryan

Safeguard My Biz / launches their new product, an Acrylic Wheelchair/Rollator Protection Barrier Read More …

Don’t Do This in an Interview by, Alan Bernstein, President HR Office Savers

Posted onSeptember 8, 2020October 7, 2020AuthorSpotlightBryan

During a recent job search training, one of my students asked: “What is the one thing I should never say or do in an interview?” My initial response was “There really isn’t just one thing!”. After some group discussion, I offered my top three things to avoid when searching for a job. Read More …

ECHO Digital Solutions / Affordable SEO & Social Media Packages for All Businesses

Posted onSeptember 8, 2020November 3, 2020AuthorSpotlightBryan

ECHO Digital Solutions is a full service, Space Coast based digital marketing company that tailors effective strategies for business. Read More …

Brevard Adult and Community Education Welcomes New Director Ms. Lorri Benjamin

Posted onAugust 26, 2020September 17, 2020AuthorSpotlightBryan

Brevard Adult and Community Education Welcomes New Director Lorri Benjamin Read More …

For the Job Seeker – Interview Roadblocks by, Alan Bernstein, President HR Office Savers

Posted onAugust 11, 2020September 10, 2020AuthorSpotlightBryan

I spend considerable time reviewing resumes and qualifying candidates for open positions on behalf of my clients. Here are some tips to help you get past the gatekeeper. Read More …

For the Small Business Owner – When you Have an Employee Issue / by, Alan Bernstein, HR Office Savers

Posted onJuly 6, 2020September 3, 2020AuthorSpotlightBryan

If you are a manager of people, you will inevitably be faced with the hard decision of what to do when it is not working out with an employee.

Most times this is a communication problem, easily solved with mediation or active listening. But in those cases where the relationship is simply too frustrating to continue, think of “ART” to try and manage the result. Read More …

Melbourne Regional Chamber Earns Fourth 5-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Posted onJune 9, 2020August 5, 2020AuthorSpotlightBryan

The United States Chamber of Commerce, at its board meeting last week, awarded the Melbourne
Regional Chamber with 5-Star Accreditation once again for its sound policies and organizational procedures, effective advocacy
efforts, valuable programming, and a positive impact on the Space Coast region. Read More …