Temecula Valley BEACON

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.

Options for Work Experience

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!

06-09
22:08

Informational Interview with IT Associate

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.

06-02
37:49

Using Artificial Intelligence in your Job Search and at Work

How can you use AI responsibly in 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.

05-26
34:24

Goal Setting

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.

05-19
40:41

Tips on Avoiding Burnout

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.

05-12
28:09

Employer Spotlight Interview from March 8

Listen to an interview with Essendant representatives on how inclusive hiring practices benefits everyone.

03-24
26:57

REWIND-Interview Techniques

How can you use the STAR method for behavioral interview questions.

03-17
29:12

REWIND-Success Story-Meet Chad

Listen again to our most popular episode!

03-10
23:19

Social Security Work Incentives

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.

03-03
28:42

Your Guide to Supported Employment

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.

02-24
29:04

Vocational Exploration

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.  

02-17
40:08

Navigating the World of Work Post-COVID

How has the pandemic changed how we view work?  Gain insights from our guest, Krystal Santillan, Student Services Counselor.

02-10
29:45

Utilizing LEAP for the State Hiring Process

What is LEAP and how can you use it to get a State job?

02-03
24:44

Mastering the Interview-with a State Hiring Manager

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!

01-27
25:43

State CA Hiring Process

How can you get a job with the State of California?  Learn tips and tricks directly from the source!

01-20
24:37

Professional Networking Using LinkedIn

How you can harness the power of social media to professionally network with others.

12-30
31:53

Emotional Intelligence

This episode explains how you can be emotionally intelligent and use your soft skills to get a long with others.

12-23
27:24

Interview Techniques

How to best answer "Tell me about yourself" and how to use the STAR method when answering behavioral questions.

12-16
29:12

Success Story-Meet Chad

What can we learn from Chad's resilience and following his passion?

12-09
23:19

Preparing for the Interview-Company Research

Why you should research a company before a job interview.  Perks?  Culture?  Dress Code?  An interview is a two way street...

12-02
18:18

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