JVS Career Services Hilb Scholarship Program
“The Hilb Scholarship is an amazing opportunity; my only wish is that I had applied for it sooner,” said Eli, a senior at the University of Cincinnati. “It’s really helped me focus on my schoolwork, instead of worrying about how to pay for classes.” Since 1955, The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati Hilb Scholarship has been…
Why Hiring and Retaining Older Workers Works
Peter Landesman, Senior Business Development Manager, JVS Career Services In today’s job market, there are nearly one million more job openings than there are unemployed workers, which leaves employers struggling to find and hire workers. But there may be a simple solution—hiring or retaining older workers. According to AARP, workers 55 or older comprise nearly…
JVS Career Services Helps Recent Graduate Gain Her Confidence
“It’s hard to move back in with your parents, in your hometown, after living on your own for years. It caused her to lose a lot of her confidence,” said Dr. Lori Glaser-Zakem about her daughter Rachel. After finishing her master’s degree, Rachel had to move back home while she looked to start her…
Positive Candidate Experiences Are Good for Your Bottom Line
Peter Landesman, Senior Business Development Manager, JVS Career Services The talent acquisition process can be difficult for employers, but it can be downright brutal for candidates. We’ve probably all heard variations of horror stories like these: A candidate shows up for a scheduled interview and the interviewers (recruiters and/or hiring managers) are late or don’t…