Although there are many job and career resources out there, few have impressed us more than one we discovered recently. Minnesota’s system of 26 colleges and seven universities, offers an online source of information it calls Career Planning for People […]
Category Archives: Job Search Tools
CareerOneStop website can help you find a job
Although those leaving prison face a variety of difficult challenges, finding a job may be one of the most daunting of all. But it doesn’t have to be. There are hundreds of nonprofit organizations across the U.S. that are willing […]
Individuals incarcerated in jails and prisons can now access the Honest Jobs employment platform
People in prison or jail who want to get a head start on their job search have a new way to do it. They can access the Honest Jobs employment platform on either ViaPath Inspire or Securus tablets. Although they […]
Honest Jobs helps formerly incarcerated job seekers find employment and companies become second chance employers
If you’re having trouble finding a job because of your record, check out Honest Jobs, a job search site that connects job seekers with felonies to second chance employers. Honest Jobs is a company that understands exactly where you’re coming […]
Inspired employment search lands 59-year-old Mary Wixson a job
It often just takes a bit of confidence to achieve success at finding a job. And for Mary Wixson, who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, that confidence was rediscovered through reading our book, Jails to Jobs: Seven Steps […]
Son of What Color is Your Parachute author Richard Bolles expands his father’s work with eParachute
Although Richard Bolles, author of What Color is Your Parachute, passed away more than a year ago, his book continues to be published and his work continues to be honored by his son Gary. Bolles operates the website eparachute.com, which, […]
Step Ahead offers job search help for ex-offenders, encourages them to discover their work options
We’re always delighted to discover a new resource for previously incarcerated job seekers, and we’ve found another one. It’s called Step Ahead and is hosted by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and funded by Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota. Although developed […]
Career OneStop video library offers insight into jobs and industries to help you decide a career path
Recently released from jail or prison and not sure what kind of work to look for? You’re not alone. Many people who have been out of the work force for a while – or who have never really been in […]
Richard Bronson created job search engine 70millionjobs.com to help ex-offenders find employment
If entrepreneur Richard Bronson had his way, every American with a criminal record would be employed. And he’s created a job search engine to help achieve that goal. He calls his company 70millionjobs.com, because that’s how many people he says […]
New Beginners Job Search Handbook offers unique tips to ex-offender job seekers
Think you’ve heard it all when it comes to job search tips for previously incarcerated job seekers? We did too, but we learned a few new things from Ken Bailor, the reentry services coordinator for Riverside County (Calif.) ReEntry Services, […]