Ask the Patch Pro: Career Experts Answer Job Search Questions

Our panel of experts are waiting in the comments to answer all your questions about searching for the right career and applying for jobs in the latest installment of Ask the Patch Pro.

It's time for another edition of Ask the Patch Pro, where each week we tackle a different topic and open up the comments section for questions. Our team of experts stop in to help you out and answer your questions. This week we're talking about searching for and applying for jobs. What's the proper way to format a resume? How do you write a cover letter? Where is the best place to start your search? Whether you've just graduated college, are looking to change career paths or are struggling to re-enter the workforce after a layoff, Patch wants to help you get your questions answered. But we needed some help. We don't have the answers to those (and your) questions, but not to worry. We've compiled a team of experts to help us out. Meet the …

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Dana Wehrli

4:36 pm on Thursday, August 30, 2012

Ignoring an organization’s online application process by showing up unannounced will certainly distinguish a candidate, but not in the way you might think. Most organizations use an online application process because they simply are not staffed to field phone calls or inquiries made in person. A candidate who attempts to circumvent a company’s application process by showing up unannounced is …   more ›

Ask the Patch Pro: Looking For Career Advice Experts

The St. Charles County Patches are looking for experts who have job search knowledge to dole out advice to readers.

It seems like almost everyone knows at least one person who's out there looking for a job these days. Whether you've just graduated college, are looking to change career paths or are struggling to re-enter the workforce after a layoff, Patch wants to help you get your questions answered. What's the proper way to format a resume? How do you write a cover letter? Where is the best place to start your search? We want to find the answers to those questions and more, but we need a little help. In the latest edition of "Ask the Patch Pro" we need experts who can answer job search and career related questions and offer advice. If you consider yourself an expert and can answer these questions and more, let us know two ways. One: You can leave a …

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Faith Matters

Job Seekers Find Inspiration and Employment at St. Charles County Church

The employment ministry at New Hope Presbyterian Church provides, job leads, support and guidance to people who are unemployed.

Many people turn to churches for help when they find themselves in tough times. Local houses of worship answer the call with food pantries, clothing closets, even funds to help financially. One St. Charles County church takes it even further, helping people find jobs.  New Hope Presbyterian Church started its employment ministry in 2009. It meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month.  Praying for work At a recent meeting, every seat was taken at long tables that filled the sanctuary. The seats were filled with people looking for work. Others there to network. Kirk Garten, a church and employment ministry team member, offered a prayer after introductions. The prayer was for those around the tables anxious about their …

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