5.15.2020

Capital Region Workforce Challenges, Mental Health Resources, Virtual Career Counseling and More!

Alaant Advisor Capital Region Workforce Challenges Mental Health Resources Virtual Career Counseling

by Miranda March

The Alaant Advisor is our column focused on all things going on in the world of recruiting, job placement, and search. Think of it as your weekly briefing—a handy, quick guide to what's going on.

Here's what's happening this week:

WATCH: Friday Greetings from Miriam Dushane with Alaant on New Job Opportunities & More!

via Facebook

Happy Friday! Alaant’s Miriam Dushane is here to share details on a few new job opportunities we are actively recruiting for and more on the Alaant Top Talent Network.

Don’t Miss the Next 518 Business Connect - Virtual Networking Event on 5/20

via Eventbrite

Start your morning right with Alaant and Groff NetWorks on 5/20 for our weekly 518 Business Connect - Virtual Networking Event. Catch up with fellow business colleagues to share stories, get a pulse on the current state of business affairs, and help each other by networking. Keeping our connections strong will help us all to move forward after COVID-19. Register Here!

WATCH: TU Back to Business 2020: Workforce Challenges

via Facebook

Gain insights on restarting the Capital Region economy with this digital roundtable on workforce challenges featuring Casey Seiler, Joanmarie M. Dowling, Esq, Miriam Dushane, Hugh Johnson, and John O’Connor.

May 2020 Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

By: Denise Anderson via Alaant Blogs

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and throughout the month, Alaant will be highlighting and sharing information & helpful resources to promote mental wellness. While 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. It is an especially important topic to focus on during the current pandemic…

WATCH: Company Offers Free Virtual Career Counseling

via CBS6 Albany

As the economy begins to open back up again. there's a free resource job seekers can use for help navigating today's uncertain job market due to coronavirus. On Thursday, Alaant Workforce Solutions launched a virtual career counseling series free and open to the public. The series, called 'Powering Your Career Search During COVID-19'…

Your Voice is Needed for the Spring 2020 - Alaant Hiring Index!

via Alaant.com

The Alaant Hiring Index: Spring 2020- Measuring the Albany, NY - Capital Region Workforce Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic. As organizations across the board face unprecedented challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic, we are asking for your assistance in measuring the workforce impact and assessing expectations for recovery. Take the survey now!

Registration is Open Now for AlbanyCanCode’s Summer Courses!

Our friends at AlbanyCanCode have several coding courses starting this summer. These classes are great if you are looking to upskill an employee’s technical skillsets or know someone looking to make a career shift. Front End Web Development, Python For Data Analytics, and a Digital Literacy Course. Please help spread the word!

Hot Candidate of the Week!

This is one of the best candidates we've seen this week. If you would like more information on this great candidate or want to see more Top Talent, click here.

Tonya – Administrative Assistant

Albany, NY

Professional, personable and poised
Bachelor’s degree in Arts
Experience reviewing policies and updating documents with newly approved materials
Maintained daily and weekly reporting and tracking via excel
Responsible for creating document packets, presentations, and data analysis for managers
Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Designed and implemented project tracking and timeline sheets
Distributed minutes to external/internal departments
Microsoft Office Proficient (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Interested in an administrative opportunity where she can continue to grow

About the Author

Miranda March Digital Strategist for Alaant Workforce Solutions

Miranda March, Digital Communications Specialist

Miranda has a real knack for connecting the dots between employers and job seekers. She prides herself on keeping a pulse on the national and local hiring markets. In her downtime, she enjoys cooking new foods and spending time with her family. A little-known fact about Miranda is her love of video games, new and old.

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