Category Archives: Job Search

In Remembrance of My Veteran Dad

Posted on April 23, 2024 by caroldwyer

The past 10 months, almost to the day, have been extremely difficult as I’ve been dealing with the loss of my dad, a Vietnam Veteran who served with the 101st Airborne. So much needed to be addressed in handling his … Continue reading →

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What I could do differently

Posted on January 7, 2024 by caroldwyer

This prompt reminds me of a common question that interviewers ask job candidates: “Why should I hire you?” One answer I have, especially for any media opportunities as well as for today’s topic, is the ability to create original content … Continue reading →

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If I had a freeway billboard

Posted on January 6, 2024 by caroldwyer

It would have this message to advertise my writing and photography covering travel, food and public events. If you’d love: ~ Features covering your town ~ Reviews on your restaurant ~ A story written about your public event Check out … Continue reading →

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What I ponder the most between past and future

Posted on January 5, 2024 by caroldwyer

Today’s writing prompt is difficult; it depends on what aspect of life as to whether the past or future is more often on my mind. Sometimes, there’s a healthy balance between the two. My best friend from high school and … Continue reading →

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The greatest gift someone could give me

Posted on January 4, 2024 by caroldwyer

My answer to this connects to yesterday’s blog post through educational and career pursuits, along with obstacles over the years. Not everyone in my life listens to the whole story regarding job search setbacks, which happen in one form or … Continue reading →

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Where I attended college

Posted on January 3, 2024 by caroldwyer

During high school, a teacher who taught communications took my homeroom on a tour of West Chester University of Pennsylvania. I remember that I loved the campus, with its old architecture among a lush setting. Although I wasn’t sure where … Continue reading →

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My biggest challenges as 2024 begins

Posted on January 1, 2024 by caroldwyer

This new year brings me into the final stretch of moving into an apartment, a new beginning to some degree. I won’t be traveling far, as the process came about to get out of my current house before the chill … Continue reading →

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An update on fundraising for my veteran dad

Posted on April 28, 2023 by caroldwyer

Since my blog post about fundraising for my veteran dad exactly two years ago, his struggles have continued and the first GoFundMe has been shut down. By me, that is. I started it in spring 2021 and after raising $390, … Continue reading →

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