This article was originally published by The Gazette on The Gazette on June, 2023. Iowa courts are facing a serious shortage. The Gazette’s courts reporter Trish Mehaffey talks with Becky Lutgen...

This article was originally published by The Gazette on The Gazette on Jan, 2023. What apprenticeship programs are near me? In our podcast, we chatted with Gazette reporter Izabela Zaluska. Izabela...

This article was originally published by The Gazette on The Gazette on Dec, 2022. Listen in on our conversation with The Gazette’s Des Moines Bureau Chief, journalist Erin Murphy and if its...

In our latest episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss a Google recommended functional resume template that can be used by job seekers.  This resume works especially well for those that...

In this episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss what job seekers can expect as the market continues to shift from a job seekers market, to an employers market.  Some topics...

In this episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss the benefits of continual learning, offer job seeker training tips, and talk about ways that they continue to learn. Create a resume...

It’s Fall Career Fair time!  Get ready to attend our fall career fair Thursday September 8th at Lindale Mall.  In this episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss the upcoming Career Fair,...

Like working outside?  Looking for some decent side money from a part-time gig?  There are plenty of opportunities in our area for finding work this Summer!  In this episode of Careers & Coffee...

On this week’s discussion on the Careers & Coffee Podcast, Liz and Dan chat about the current entry-level opportunities in our market. One trend stood out: More companies are considering...

This week’s Careers & Coffee Podcast talks about how not everyone is actively looking for a job, but instead are open to new opportunities.  Setting yourself up for the right opportunity if it...

This week’s Careers & Coffee Podcast is all about cover letters. We discuss how cover letters can help job seekers stand out to employers, and how to use creative touches to keep from being...

In this episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan take a look at how to use visualization in your job search, and in everyday life.  Try something as simple as using a trigger such as opening...

Admin roles can be a rewarding way to explore career opportunities for multiple industries.  In this episode of Careers & Coffee, we talk about what’s trending with administrative jobs in...

Working can be a hassle when you are trying to raise a family at the same time.  Fortunately, there are many resources available to explore.  In this video Liz goes in detail into some of the...

What if you woke up tomorrow and needed to make some quick cash?  In this episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss some quick ways that you can start getting cash flow immediately into...

In this episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss what they think is the difference between having a job, and what your calling is.  Have you thought about your deeper calling in life? ...

In this episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss ways to get by the first stage of the interview process and hear back from employers. Keyword matching Make a connection Use...

In this episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss behavioral interview questions that you need to be ready for during an interview.  Behavioral interview questions are an unbiased way to...

In this episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan dive into some details about filling out online job applications. Dan Holterhaus 0:00 All right, we’re back after a little hiatus from careers...

In this week’s episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss finding your one thing, or your one superpower in the workplace.  I read a great book about this call The One Thing, by Gary...

In this week’s episode of Careers & Coffee, Adamu joins Liz and Dan to discuss his recent job search and how he landed at The Gazette.  There are lots of good takeaways from this podcast, make...

In this episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss what to look for in a potential employer, and also, red flags that might appear!  Liz mentions trusting team members (1:08) and here is...

In this week’s episode of Careers and Coffee, Liz and Dan go over a live job posting on Corridor Careers, and how to tailor your resume/cover letter to match the job posting.  Are you ready to...

In this week’s episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss re-entry into the workforce, re-entry into normal life, and how patience and persistence is your best friend when going after...

In this episode of Careers and Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss how to use your skills, personality tendencies, and passions to find a job that is going to suit you.  We published a worksheet during...

This week we wanted to touch base on the massive amount of job opportunities in our area as we hit Summer 2021.  Liz gives some good insight into career path and a good strategy for creating...

In this episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss topics such as questions to ask an employer during an interview, when to talk about salary, and what if you don’t have any...

In this episode of Careers and Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss communication with hiring managers, and some things to think about when first applying out of high school or college. LinkedIn Tips for...

In this episode of Careers and Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss strategies for dealing with overwhelm while job searching.  What about transitioning between jobs?  Tune in for helpful hints to overcome...

In this episode of Careers and Coffee, Liz and Dan start the morning off early talking about where you can find opportunities to advance your education, and how just because you’re in one job...

In this week’s episode of Careers and Coffee, Josh joins Liz and Dan to discuss Resume writing, having a clear objective, and tailoring your resume to the specific job you are applying for. Oh, and...

What do you do when you have a gap in employment? How do you network and have a plan to respond to employer questions? Re-entering the workforce can be tricky without the right tools. In this...

In this episode Dan & Liz answer a job seeker question about how to get into video game design or other very specialized job paths. They explore this question and share how job seekers can use...

Careers and Coffee is about all things careers. From finding that perfect job, to learning from our mistakes. Dan Holterhaus, Liz Kennedy and guests will keep things moving in these quick weekly...