YouTube Roundup for September 2024

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” — Albert Camus.

If you would like this ‘second spring’ to be a season of renewal for your career, we’re here to help. One good place to start is with the useful resources on our YouTube videos:

Top Ten Companies Offering Fertility Assistance

This video provides a detailed analysis of our top 10 companies which provide its employees financial assistance for fertility treatments. We explain how much money each company offers, under what conditions, and for what type of treatments.

From the Resources for Teens Playlist:

How Teens Can Answer, “How Long Do You Plan to Stay with Us?”

Hiring is expensive, so managers want to make sure their employees will stick around long enough to be worth it. In this video, Career Specialist Lynnette Lee and special guest Alyssa Greenup discuss how your answer can demonstrate your commitment.

From the Enrichment and Skills Training Playlist:

Introduction to Mometrix Database: Test Prep and More

The Mometrix database contains hundreds of study guides, flashcards, and practice questions for school entrance exams, employment tests, and vocational certifications. In this video, Career Specialist Kathryn Cusimano discusses how to use this database, which is offered for free to all East Baton Rouge Parish Library cardholders. She also takes a look at the database’s bonus features, including career guidance and job search advice.

Written by Lynnette Lee

August 2024 YouTube Video Roundup

As the hectic month of August draws to a close, and students are settling into the school routine, why not settle in with a YouTube video or two? Here are some to get you started:

From the Common Job Application Tutorials Playlist:

How to Apply for a Job at Kroger

In this video, Certified Resume Writer Anne Nowak walks you step by step through the process of completing an online job application for grocery chain Kroger.

From the Resumes Before and After Playlist:

Resume Quick Tips: How to Modernize an Outdated Work History

Once upon a time, your resume was an exhaustive biography of everything you’ve ever done . . . but things change, and that approach just doesn’t work anymore. In this video, Certified Resume Writer Lynnette Lee demonstrates a more modern technique.  
This video is part of our Resumes Before and After series, which showcases common resume mistakes and our recommended solutions.

From the Vaults: This Month’s Golden Oldie Spotlight:
From the Business Etiquette and Professionalism Playlist:

The Top 10 Reasons You Did NOT Get the Job

In this list, compiled after our conversations with hiring managers, Certified Career Coach Anne Nowak discusses the most common mistakes which cost applicants job offers.

Written by Lynnette Lee

July 2024 YouTube Video Roundup

It seems a little unreal that today is the first day of school. This summer seems to have blinked by in an instant. I suppose time really does fly when you’re having fun – as we had fun making these YouTube videos:

From the Work at Home Job Board Reviews Playlist:

No Desk: A Work-from-Home Website Review

In this video, Certified Resume Writer Anne Nowak showcases the website No Desk, explaining how you can use both its job-searching and company-listing features to find remote work.

From the Job Interview Questions Playlist:

How to Answer, “Tell Me about a Time You Implemented Change.”

Implementing new policies and overseeing changes are an important part of any manager’s job. In this video, Certified Career Coach Anne Nowak and Career Specialist Lynnette Lee discuss how to demonstrate thoughtful approaches to change management.

From the Vaults: This Month’s Golden Oldie Spotlight:

From the Business Etiquette and Professionalism Playlist:

Social Media Etiquette for the Job Search

If your social media accounts make you look unprofessional, it may be costing you job opportunities. In this video, Certified Resume Writer Lynnette Lee will give you tips for presenting a professional image and avoiding common mistakes.

Written by Lynnette Lee

June 2024 YouTube Video Roundup

Y’all, it is HOT outside. Why go out there and broil to a crisp, when instead you could stay inside with the lovely air conditioning and enjoy a YouTube video or two? Here are a few recommendations to get you started:

From the Job Interview Questions Playlist:

How to Answer, “What Would You Do in Your First 30/60/90 Days?”

This question is most commonly asked for managerial roles. In this video, Certified Career Coach Anne Nowak and Career Specialist Lynnette Lee demonstrate how to articulate goals and plans for each of these stages.

From the Common Job Application Tutorials Playlist:

How to Apply for a Job at Sodexo

In this video, Career Specialist Andre de la Fuente demonstrates the online job application process for Sodexo, a global company with a variety of careers in food service and facilities management.

From the Vaults: This Month’s Golden Oldie Spotlight:
From the Resumes and Cover Letters Playlist

Cover Letters 2.0

In this video, Certified Professional Resume Writer Lynnette Lee takes an advanced look at cover letters, discussing the techniques which will bring your cover letters from good to great.

Written by Lynnette Lee

May 2024 YouTube Video Roundup

Summertime, and the living is easy . . . or so we’d all hope. But if making a living isn’t so easy for you right now, the Career Center is here to help with our YouTube tutorials and job-search advice:

Top 10 Companies Offering Tuition Assistance for Part-Time Workers

In this video, Certified Career Coach Anne Nowak provides a detailed analysis of our top 10 companies which offer tuition assistance – even for PART-TIME employees. She explains how much money each program offers, under what conditions, and covering which majors at which schools.

From the Resumes Before & After Playlist:

How to Modernize Outdated Formatting

Over time, everything changes . . . including best practices for resumes. In this video, Certified Professional Resume Writer Lynnette Lee looks at how to re-structure an old-fashioned resume into a modern-looking, visually appealing document. This video is part of our Resumes Before and After series, which showcases common resume mistakes and our recommended solutions.

From the Vaults: This Month’s Golden Oldies Spotlight
From the Resumes and Cover Letters Playlist:

Special Resume Rules for Ex-Offenders

If you have a criminal record, creating your resume may be especially challenging. In this video, Certified Professional Resume Writer Lynnette Lee will talk you through the best approaches, including choosing a template, handling an unstable work history, and disguising your incarceration.

Written by Lynnette Lee

April 2024 YouTube Video Roundup

To quote Geoffrey Chaucer:

Whan that Aprille with his shoures soote,
The droghte of March hath perced to the roote . . .
Thanne longen folk to goon on pilgrimages.

Well, this April has definitely had enough showers to pierce the drought of March. So if you find yourself longing to go on a pilgrimage . . . might we suggest a mental journey of self-improvement, with our YouTube videos?

From the Job Interview Questions Playlist:

How to Answer, “Tell Me about a Time You Demonstrated Leadership.”

Leadership – it’s not just for managers anymore. As Certified Career Coach Anne Nowak and Career Specialist Lynnette Lee demonstrate in this video, you can find some way to demonstrate leadership in the workplace no matter your job title.

From the Resumes Before and After Playlist:

Resume Quick Tips: How to Write about Temporary Assignments

If you’ve worked with a staffing agency, you may have lots of short-term jobs in your work history. In this video, Certified Resume Writer Anne Nowak demonstrates how to include those temporary assignments on your resume without making your experience section look unstable. This video is part of our Resumes Before and After series, which showcases common resume mistakes and our recommended solutions.

From the Vaults: This Month’s Golden Oldies Spotlight
From the Resumes and Cover Letters Playlist:

Escape the Black Hole: How to Beat the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

How can you make sure your resume gets seen by a real person and not just a computer program? In this video, we explain what Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) is, how it works, and how you can structure your resume to make it past the ATS screening and into a hiring manager’s hands

Written by Lynnette Lee

March 2024 YouTube Video Roundup

Today may be April Fools’ Day, but our YouTube channel is no joke! We have more than 180 video tutorials there to assist you in your job search, including these:

From the En Espanol Playlist:

Como Solicitar un Trabajo con Sodexo

Sodexo, a global company with a variety of careers in food service and facilities management, has an option to apply for jobs in Spanish. In this video, Career Specialist Andre de la Fuente provides a step-by-step demonstration, in Spanish, of that application process.

Sodexo, una empresa global con una variedad de carreras en servicio de alimentos y administración de instalaciones, tiene la opción de aplicar para trabajos en español. En este video, ofrecemos una demostración paso a paso, en español, de ese proceso de solicitud.

From the Common Job Applications Tutorials Playlist:

How to Apply for a Job at Trader Joe’s

In this video, Certified Career Coach Anne Nowak walks you step-by-step through the online job application for grocery chain Trader Joe’s.

From the Vaults: This Month’s Golden Oldies Spotlight
From the Professionalism & Business Etiquette Playlist:

Email Etiquette for the Job Search

Email is one of the primary ways you’ll be contacted by hiring managers. In this video, Career Specialist Lynnette Lee will give you tips for presenting a professional image and avoiding common mistakes.

Written by Lynnette Lee

February 2024 YouTube Video Roundup

Nothing says “February in Louisiana” like having to use your heater, your AC, your umbrella, and your sunglasses all on the same day. And this past month has certainly lived up to that. But if the weather has been inconsistent, one thing you can always rely on is the Career Center’s commitment to bringing you quality job search advice. Check out some of our latest YouTube videos:

From the Resumes Before & After Playlist:

Resume Quick Tips: Tailoring a Resume for a Jack-of-All-Trades

This video is part of our Resumes Before and After series, which showcases common resume mistakes and our recommended solutions. In this video, Certified Resume Writer Lynnette Lee discusses the difficulties faced by people who have a wide variety of skills and interests. Rather than having an unfocused generic resume, we demonstrate how to tailor resumes to better suit different jobs.

From the Common Job Applications Tutorials Playlist:

How to Apply for a Job at Compass Group

Compass Group is a conglomerate of food service companies, including Bon Appetit, Chartwells, Crothalls, and Morrisons, that provide dining services in schools, colleges, airports, and healthcare facilities nationwide. In this video, Career Specialist Cynthia Payton demonstrates the process of completing the online job application for Compass Group.

From the Job Interview Questions Playlist:

How to Answer, “Why Were You Fired?”

Being terminated can be a black spot on your career and a red flag to employers, so this interview question can be a deal-killer. However, as Certified Career Coach Anne Nowak and Career Specialist Lynnette Lee demonstrate in this video, there are ways to handle the question well. A good answer will showcase your responsibility and growth as an employee.

Written by Lynnette Lee

January 2024 YouTube Video Roundup

As we began this new year, we found ourselves waxing nostalgic for times of yore. Thus, this month, we’re dedicating our roundup to some hidden gems from days gone by. Check out these videos – and more – on our YouTube channel:

From the Professionalism and Business Etiquette Playlist

Reference Ready: Choosing and Presenting Your References

Your references can be the deciding factor in whether an employer chooses you over another candidate. In this video, Career Specialist Case Duckworth tackles the basic questions surrounding providing your references, including: What kind of person makes a good reference? What information needs to go on my reference list? How should I prepare my references?

The Workplace Survival Guide

“I think I do my job well, so why do I always have trouble with the people I work with?” If that sounds familiar, check out this video. Career Specialist Lynnette Lee discusses the best ways to get along with co-workers and make good impressions on bosses, focusing on communication skills, the unspoken rules of the workplace, and common scenarios.

From the Enrichment and Skills Training Playlist

Advance Your Career with MOOCs

It’s not always necessary to go back to college in order to learn new job skills. MOOCs – Massive Open Online Courses – are a wonderful resource for free or low-cost online learning. In this video, Career Specialist Rick Wright discusses 4 of the most popular MOOCs: Coursera, EdX, Udacity, and Udemy.

Written by Lynnette Lee

December 2023 YouTube Video Roundup

Happy New Year! If the start of a fresh new year has you invigorated to make a fresh new start on your job search, the Career Center is here to help. Check out these and other videos on our YouTube channel for inspiration:

From the Job Search Mastery Playlist

The ADA and the Job Search Part 2: Accommodations

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides protections for jobseekers with disabilities, including accommodations during the job search, testing, and interviewing process. In this video, Career Specialist Kathryn Cusimano discusses what types of accommodations might be available, as well as when and how you can request accommodations.

From the Common Job Application Tutorials Playlist

How to Apply for a Job at Pizza Hut

In this video, Career Specialist Cynthia Payton demonstrates the process of completing the online job application for restaurant chain Pizza Hut.

From the Vaults: This Month’s Golden Oldies Spotlight
From the Job Search Mastery Playlist

Career Planning Resources: Website Walkthrough

Need help choosing a career path? Learning a new skill? Finding out about different career options? Our website can help with all of that. There’s so much good stuff on there, in fact, that it can be a little overwhelming. In this video, Career Specialist Lynnette Lee walks you through all the different career-planning features so you can choose the most helpful resources for your situation.

Written by Lynnette Lee