Temecula Valley BEACON: Recent Episodes
Christina Benton and Moses Lueth
Hosts Christina Benton, Business Specialist, and Moses Lueth, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, both work for an agency that provides services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities. Episodes include local news, resources, and experiences that serve as a BEACON (Business Engagement And Community Outreach Network) for the Temecula Valley.
Are you a first-time job seeker? Or have you been out of work for a long time and do not have recent work experience? Are you a business looking for an "extra" hand on a temporary basis with no cost or obligation? Learn how agency's work experience program could be right for you!
Wondering what it's like to work in IT? This week, we interview an IT Associate that gives insight on what training, experience, skills, and traits are needed to be successful in the IT industry.
How can you use AI responsiblyin your job search and how can it help you on-the-job? We share how we use AI in our daily work and what the future may hold.
Listen to our episode this week with special guest, Jim McLaughlin. We share tips on how to develop goals and what it takes to reach them.
How can you prevent burnout and achieve an optimal work-life balance? Listen to our episode and find out tips that may work for you.
Listen to an interview with Essendant representatives on how inclusive hiring practices benefits everyone.
Learn some myths vs facts on this week's episode about how working impacts your Social Security and Medical benefits. Special guest is Tish Quinn, Work Incentives Planner with the Department of Rehabilitation.
What is Supported Employment and how can job seekers with disabilities benefit from it? Learn more about what Supported Employment is (and what it is not) from Vocational Counselor, Gema Medina.
What is vocational exploration? Why is it important and how can you do it? Listen to our episode this week with my guest host, Shaleah Lewis to find the answers.
How has the pandemic changed how we view work? Gain insights from our guest, Krystal Santillan, Student Services Counselor.
Would you like to hear tips and insights on the State hiring process directly from a State Hiring Manager? Listen to my interview with Joyce Holzer to get the inside scoop!
How can you get a job with the State of California? Learn tips and tricks directly from the source!
This episode explains how you can be emotionally intelligent and use your soft skills to get a long with others.
How to best answer "Tell me about yourself" and how to use the STAR method when answering behavioral questions.
What is an elevator pitch? Do I have to use it in an elevator? Stay tuned for this week's episode.