Beverly continues her discussion with Carolyn Powell who explains the value and the significance of a 360 evaluation. “With the 360 evaluation, you are examined from all sides. Your supervisor, your peers, and any subordinates are asked for feedback regarding…
Honoring Veterans in the Workforce
Word War I ended on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918. Because of this we set aside November 11th to honor the men and women who have served in all branches of the…
Outside Your Comfort Zone with Lou Alexander
My goal is to provide useful employment/career information that enables you to make informed decisions about your work life. The current employment landscape is more than a notion. To succeed in this highly competitive environment you will probably need to…
Success is Not One Size Fits All
Success is not a one size fits all deal. It is determined by what you want it to look like. Today’s guest is Ann Prizzi, an Investment Banker and Vice President of National Securities Corporation. Investment Banking was not Ann’s…
Pursuing Your Passion
My guest for this episode of Your Employment Matters is Josh Nicks. Known as J-Nicks in the Atlanta area, he is an On-Air Personality for HOT 107.9. Although both of his parents are engineers, Josh knew that college was not…
Why Finding Employment Matters
The Pandemic’s effect on our economy is going to have a long term, far-reaching impact on public health and the global economy. We will rebound. We always do. Remember that the United States transitioned from and agrarian, to an industrial,…
Financial Literacy with Maritza Brown
Financial Literacy is defined as the ability to understand and effectively apply various financial skills including personal financial management, budgeting, and investing, which leads to financial stability. By comparison, financial illiteracy contributes to people making poor financial decisions and becoming…
A Career in the Non-Profit World Is a Labor of Love
Being raised in a home with two theater loving parents led today’s guest of Your Employment Matters on a journey which ultimately led to a life that she loves. Caitlin White had parents and grandparents who immersed her in all…
Policing and Racism with John Arnold Jr.
John Arnold Jr. is today’s guest and our topic is important and timely. He is a former Deputy Director of the Newark (New Jersey) Police Department, and a former Captain of Detectives of the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. “We have…
Create the Career You Want by Embracing Change
Beverly’s niece Erica McKenzie joins her on this episode to discusses the importance of acquiring skills and training to better position yourself for the current job market. While college is not for everyone, it is wise to look at the…