While it’s certainly not the easiest thing to do, cold calling can be the most effective way to find a job. Forget sending out countless resumes through job boards. They mostly go into a black hole, never to be seen […]
Category Archives: Job Search Tips
Why you might want to consider working for a small business
With all the challenges facing those in reentry, it’s important to create a job search plan that is realistic, focused and tailored to the type of work you are good at. And you may want to include small businesses in […]
All Star Labor & Staffing proves value of employment agency
Whether they’re looking for a temporary, temp-to-perm or permanent position, those in re-entry need all the help they can get. And for many, turning to a staffing agency may be the most effective way to find employment. Few people know […]
Don’t forget to write job interview thank you notes
In conducting a job search, you always need to keep in mind ways to set yourself apart from other applicants. And one of those ways is to write a thank you note. Be sure to do this after every job […]
Use job shadowing technique to explore opportunities firsthand
Job shadowing goes a step beyond informational interviewing and can give you even better insight into a particular field or job. It is also a bit trickier to set up, however, and is not for everyone. To job shadow means […]
Richard Bolles outlines What Color is Your Parachute’s key principles
On his website Richard Bolles, author of What Color is Your Parachute: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers, with 10 million copies sold, said that some career counselors who say they’re teaching the principles of his book are not. In […]
Ten Reasons why you should search for a job in December
While it may seem counter-intuitive, looking for a job during the holidays is actually a great idea. Employers don’t stop hiring during December. In fact, statistics show that it is a time that many hiring managers spend searching for staff […]
Job search tactics: Getting to the hiring manager
In these days when job boards and company websites can suck resumes into a black hole never to be seen again, it’s often only those eager to try different tactics who will find success. But it’s not easy. And it […]
Clean Slate reveals secrets of how ex-felons can find jobs
In his book “Clean Slate: 9 Secrets to Getting a Job, Even With a Felony,” Michael Lewiston, a convicted felon who served time in prison, gives some excellent advice in an easy-to-follow format that can be read and digested in […]
Job club can help put those in reentry on path to employment
A job club is an excellent way to help those coming out of prison or jail as they embark on a path to employment. These clubs meet regularly, offering members a chance to discuss the challenges they face in their […]