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Valicia Simon

Congratulations & Best Wishes! GPOIC's 2018 student achievement award recipient, Valicia Simon, is now gainfully employed and working in the field of finance for Passaic County.

Community

Wise Words from The Rock!

Goodmorning! Great speech from The Rock ..

Jobs, News

3 Ways to Keep Your Job Search Going

Your ultimate goal is clearly to find a job, but it’s a pretty hefty one, and as you know, a goal without a plan is just a wish. You should be doing several things in preparation for and during the job search, including:…

Jobs, What's New

How to Know You’ve Found Your Ideal Job

When it comes to employment, increasing numbers of people are seeking more from their work than just collecting a paycheck. Finding work that has meaning and value is now high on the list of job seekers today. Having a process to evaluate a great job match is helpful in making that determination. There are 5 key factors that can be used to identify the ideal job. If you find yourself with less than 3 of the 5 it might be a cause for concern, and maybe time to look for a change. The 5 keys are as follows:

OIC History

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Personal, Success

Happy Monday!

Happy Monday, let’s start off the week with a motivational speech. I hope you guys are feeling great this morning. Wishing everyone a productivity and positive day. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W_ZoSz51UJg

Jobs, Training

Why Should You Get Certified?

Looking to get ahead in today’s competitive tech world? Now, more than ever, trainings and certifications are vital to fuel a successful career. Microsoft certification makes technology professionals more likely to get hired, demonstrate…

Community, Success, Workforce Development

Returning to Work After a Break is Not Impossible

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wMTKRixZIE Returning to your career after a break can be difficult but, with the right preparation it is achievable. Show employer in an interview that although you took a break you are committed to the business.…

Personal, What's New

Do You Know Your Rights?

The U.S. Government created strict guidelines for employers to follow when interview potential candidates. These boundaries were created for your safety and privacy. When being questioned for a position it is important to know what you are…

Personal Growth, Training

Getting Interview Ready Men vs. Women

Men Dress appropriate for the position you are applying for. A fitted suit is always a safe option. It shows that you are serious no matter the task of the business. Avoid loud colors. Employers want to hear you, not your clothes. Don't…

Community

Cover Letter

Achievement

OIC Student Success: Ken Weston

One of the things we enjoy most in our work at GPOIC is the opportunity to meet a range of interesting, talented, and motivated people; One such person is Kenneth Weston. Ken is one of the most gifted individuals we’ve had come through our…

Community

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Resume Building

Developing and editing your resume can be difficult but we at Greater Paterson OIC are here to help! We wanted to make the process of building a resume easier for you, so we handpicked 5 major things employers want to see on a resume. Some would…

Achievement

Curtis Mitchell

I came to Greater Paterson OIC, applied what was taught and now I am happily employed. Welder - 2017

Achievement

21 Executives Share the Daily Routines That Help Them Succeed

Routines that help you succeed! The most successful people I know make navigating business and life look easy, often because they have their crap together more than most people. They get up early, stay in front of health issues, and are smart…