"Look at the donut, not the hole." ...age-old advice from one of my former coaches, reminding us to look at what we have, not what we don't


Remember, Babe Ruth may have been one of the great homerun hitters of all time, but he also struck out a lot, too. The job search is just like that, especially in this economy. Keep getting back up there and swinging for the fence!


"The majority of the word 'can't' is can." ...attributed to Betty Weaver, former CSB school director



Monday, April 30, 2012

Monday's Leads

Each new week opens up new doors, unlocks new opportunities.  You've just got to find them!
Now go get 'em!

Tim Barshinger
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Friday, April 27, 2012

Friday's Leads

As I am still home sick with the flu, let me urge you to wash your hands and stay well!  It's miserable to have this flu, so keep it at bay.

Stay well!

Tim Barshinger
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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Hanover Job Fair Reminder

Reminder for Tomorrow's Job Fair in Hanover

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Wednesday's Lead

As I'm under the weather with the flu, it is possible that I will not be posting a blog entry tomorrow.  Wash your hands so that you don't get it...it's nasty!

Have a great day! 

Tim Barshinger
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Possible Medical Lead

Attention, Medical Students:

I've heard through the grapevine that Martin Foot and Ankle is in need of new staff members.  Thus, I'm recommending that medical students seeking jobs do either a cold call or a resume drop off to one of their offices.  Check out their website here http://www.martinfootandankle.com/ for more information on phone numbers and locations.

This information is coming from an employee of the practice, so the job(s) may not be listed yet.  However, it's certainly worth the effort to get your "foot in the door."  OK...I know that was a bad pun, but I couldn't resist!

Have a great day!

Tim Barshinger
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Tuesday's Leads

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Monday, April 23, 2012

Monday's Leads

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."
                                                               -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

What lies within you to help you reach your goal?

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Friday, April 20, 2012

Friday's Leads


I wish you all a great weekend!  

Tim Barshinger
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Business Etiquette

Here's a good article on Business Etiquette:  http://www.inc.com/eliza-browning/business-etiquette-rules-that-matter-now.html

It's definitely worth the read!

Tim Barshinger
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Questions You Should Ask During an Interview

To springboard off of yesterday's post about what not to say during an interview, here are ten questions that are considered "winners" and should be asked during the interview process.

Remember that even the part of the interview when you ask questions is a chance for to "sell yourself" as the best candidate.  Thus, it makes sense to ask questions that can set you up to do so!

Have a great day!

Tim Barshinger
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Thursday, April 19, 2012

Interview No-No's

Check out this link to read some Things You Should Never Say in an Interview.

It's a good reminder for all of us!

Have a good day!

Tim Barshinger, CSB York
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Thursday's Leads

"Find a job you like and you add five days to every week. "
                                                                  --H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

And perhaps that should be the goal we all seek in life.

Have a great day!
Tim Barshinger
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

A Few Craigslist Leads for Wednesday

Remember that Craigslist can be a reliable source for job leads, but the onus is on you to read them carefully and "filter" out the bad ones.  When I look at Craigslist ads, I look for things such as poorly written entries, postings that offer wages out of line with similar positions in the area, and listings that just seem "fishy."  I generally don't post links for jobs that don't seem "legit" in my eyes, but even then some scams could still slip through.  So be careful and use common sense.  If you don't have a good feeling about a listing, then don't apply. 

The appeal of Craigslist for employers is that they can recruit for positions with little effort and in a manner that is virtually free. Plus, they can remain "anonymous" and avoid the deluge of phone calls about openings.

Things I look for before posting a link are company names, names of contact people, phone numbers or fax numbers (which I can Google and attach to a business), and email addresses that reference a specific company. 

There is no "silver bullet" for dealing with Craigslist leads and when to apply or when to pass up a listing.  A lot of it comes down to trusting your "gut" and reading each listing carefully.  Of course, no one says you have to use Craigslist, but given the number of employers who are using the site, you could be missing out.


Now go get 'em!  And have a great day, too!

Tim Barshinger, CSB York
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Congratulations, Kathy!


I visited Kathy Lindsay today at her internship site, and she informed me that she has been offered a position!  Once she completes her internship and is officially "hired on," Kathy will be a medical receptionist/secretary in a busy eye doctor's office.  She told me she just loves working there so far!   Way to go, Kathy!
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Congratulations, Lourdes!

Congratulations are extended to Lourdes Jusino, who just got offered a job today!

Lourdes, who is a MOS diploma graduate, will be working as a physician office assistant.

Way to go, Lourdes!  We are so proud of you!
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Tuesday's Leads


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Another Job Fair!

Job Fair at the York County Cooperative (the old Central York High School building)

Check out the job fair details at this link:  http://jobview.local-jobs.monster.com/various-positions-Job-YORK-US-108975276.aspx?ch=yorknewspaper

                                
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Monday, April 16, 2012

Wellspan Career Fair

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Monday's Leads

Boy, Monday mornings are tough!  No matter how much rest you get--or don't get--they are such a rude awakening.  Maybe this cartoon sums it up best!



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Friday, April 13, 2012

Congratulations!!!

Three quick congratulatory notes to pass along for some of our job seekers!


  • Chuck Kepple got a job as a Utility Complaint Interviewer.
  • Marta Duncker got a job in a medical front office.
  • Kelly Herbst got a job as a medical secretary.
Way to go, guys!  We're proud of you!

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Additional Information and Some Friday Leads

**Don't miss the job fair posting on the entry below this one!

Before checking out the leads, check out this link for an article entitled "What Recruiters Look at During the Six Seconds They Look at Your Resume."  Very interesting.  Also in the article are 11 Things Not to Include on a Resume.  Good reading for job seekers.



Don't forget to check out the Job Fair posting below!

Have a great weekend!

Tim Barshinger
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Job Fair!!!

JOB FAIR AT HANOVER HONDA

FRIDAY, APRIL 27, FROM 11AM-7PM

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Thursday, April 12, 2012

Thursday's Leads

"What's courage but having faith instead of fear."
                                                                      - Michael J. Fox



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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Attention, Medical Students

I have gotten a call from a CSB grad who is now the office manager at her practice.  She is looking for a medical assistant.  She would love to have someone with experience, but she is willing to consider new grads, too.

Contact me by phone or email to express an interest, and I'll send your most recent resume.

Tim Barshinger  (717) 764-9550       tbarshinger@csb.edu

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Another Wednesday Lead




Interesting Lead here in York.

Note that it says to apply in person!  Obviously, if you go there, dress professionally!  Take copies of your resume and references.  Make a good impression.
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Some Wednesday Leads

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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Tuesday's Leads


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Monday, April 9, 2012

Monday's Leads

First of all, I hope that all of you had a wonderful holiday weekend!  It is my sincere hope that you were able to use the time to reconnect with family and friends and just relax.

Before getting to the leads, I had one quotation I wanted to share that I feel is a fine example of how we need to approach life:   "Don't be afraid of opposition.  Remember a kite rises against, not with, the wind." 
                                                                                       --Hamilton Wright Mabie

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Thursday, April 5, 2012

Important Points About the Job Search Process (Leads Below)

I, along with a few other CSB staff members, was fortunate enough to meet with some Wellspan human resource managers and personnel yesterday.  It was a very productive meeting, and some really important points came to light that I felt it was necessary to share with you.  These are insights that certainly relate to individuals who are applying to Wellspan for employment--but they also relate to just about any other company or organization to which you apply.

  1. Yes, when you do apply to Wellspan--or virtually any other company--someone does have the job to read EVERY resume or application.  So when you don't get calls, that doesn't mean that they didn't read your resume or application.
  2. Yes, the results of surveys or personality tests do affect you, especially if you don't do them or don't take them seriously.  If they are deciding between two or three candidates who are "close," that could be the deciding factor.
  3. More often than not, when you aren't picked to interview or aren't picked for the job, it wasn't necessarily your fault or something you did wrong.  Often in that situation, the decision was based on something out of your control:  another candidate with special skills that you are lacking (such as being bilingual or having experience with a particular computer program), another candidate who has a certification you're lacking, or perhaps a need for someone with experience simply because they just hired two new inexperienced people and need another veteran to maintain the balance of experience/inexperience.  There are so many factors that go into selecting the "right" candidate, and many of these factors are out of our control.

    Some of you might take this point and feel pessimistic.  Why try if there are things beyond my control?  But that is exactly why you need to try...because you you never know when what you have is what they will need.  So take every opportunity to "sell" yourself and present yourself in the best possible light.  Show 'em what you got and give yourself a chance to win the job!  And, most importantly, don't take it personally when you don't get it!  Just try again!
  4. In large organizations like Wellspan, the best way to have a chance to "break in" is to apply for everything!  They clearly stated, and repeated this numerous times, that the more you apply, the better your chances.  So apply, apply, apply!  And...don't forget that you must apply for every job individually...one application doesn't just mean you've applied for anything other than that specific job.
  5. And, MOST IMPORTANTLY, if you are "new" to a field, look for ways to gain some experience.  Consider volunteering, consider taking another job that could lead to a better job.  The HR managers at this meeting really stressed that we all need to realize that today more than ever (due to the economy) people need to take jobs that are "stepping stones" to their final destination.  Every one of the HR personnel there talked about their jobs leading up to where they are now, and every one of them had jobs they didn't like, jobs that weren't their "dream job," and maybe even jobs that they felt were "below them."  But the important thing is that they took the job, gained experience, and used that to propel them to the next level.  What this means is that all of you need to be flexible in your approach to the job market.  Look for ways to "get your foot in the door" and move up from there.  In Wellspan, that might mean an individual who's hoping to be a billing/coding person starts by working as a secretary, an office assistant, or even something else.  But after six months, he or she can "bid" on other jobs, and "qualified" applicants making internal bids are given priority over external applicants. So it is outside of Wellspan, too.  If you are having trouble finding the "dream job," are there other, lesser jobs, that could be stepping stones to your final destination?  No one ever said that anything HAS to be forever.  We're all on that climb to where we want to be.  
          


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Thursday's Leads


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Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Wednesday's Leads


“Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragement, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.”
                                             --Thomas Carlyle
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Tuesday's Leads


"The drops of rain make a hole in the stone not by violence but by oft falling."   
                                                            -Lucretius
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Monday, April 2, 2012

Monday's Leads

Welcome back to another week, everyone!  With Easter nearly upon us, I hope that you are all energized and excited in your job searches, and, if that is not the case, find a way to resurrect that spirit!

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