Author Archives: Jessica Cody

About Jessica Cody

Jessica Cody, a native of Fairfield County, Connecticut, has a background in online marketing and public relations. She is a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where she studied Journalism and Political Science. She is also an avid runner with a passion for the outdoors.

Key Strategies for Finding Entry Level Employment

entry level employment

With the school year reaching a close, many college graduates will flock home this summer in the pursuit of gainful employment.  While having a degree in hand definitely helps, with little to no experience, many of these students don’t know where to start in their search for entry level employment.  And many don’t realize all […]

Don’t Fall Prey to Summer Seasonal Job Scams!

summer seasonal jobs

As the weather gets warmer and the sun shines brighter, seasonal hiring for summer jobs is heating up rapidly.  There are still plenty of job openings to be filled, and plenty of jobseekers searching for the right fit.  But while the desire to secure a summer seasonal job tends to become greater and greater as […]

Summer is Approaching! Tips for Finding a Job in Food Service

restaurant food service jobs

With summer approaching, not only will there be plenty of jobseekers searching for seasonal jobs, but restaurants will have an abundance of open positions to fill.  Food and beverage service establishments continue to be one of the sectors adding the most jobs so far in 2016.  In April alone, the food service industry added 366,000 […]

Have an Upcoming Phone Interview? Avoid These Common Mistakes

phone interview mistakes

Being contacted by a potential employer for a phone interview is no small accomplishment.  It means your resume actually made in front of a hiring manager, and it caught their attention enough to make them want to learn more about you.  While a phone interview may be shorter than a real interview, and doesn’t require […]

Jobdiagnosis Offers Jobseekers Career Advancement Service

resume writing service

Online job board Jobdiagnosis.com is pleased to announce the release of its career advancement subscription service, which is geared towards helping jobseekers gain career skills and market themselves better through their resumes, cover letters and social media presence.  The subscription service is broken down into three pricing tiers, and depending on the package you purchase, […]

Seize the Day: How to Use Your Time Wisely While Unemployed

use time wisely while unemployed

It’s easy to start feeling down on yourself during a period of unemployment, or to fall into the habit of lounging around and watching too much TV.  But too many people fail to look at the upside of unemployment, only to regret not using their time wisely once they are working again and can barely […]