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How to get things done — and find a job

Posted on January 3, 2019October 18, 2018 by Jails to Jobs

A job search for many is not just a full-time job. It can be a monumental task. There are so many things that need to be done that at times it may be difficult to determine how they will all […]

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How to negotiate the salary or wage you think you deserve

Posted on December 13, 2018January 11, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

One of the most important steps in a job interview comes at the end when it’s time to negotiate your salary or hourly wage. The last thing you want to do is to accept a job and then discover later […]

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Driving a garbage truck can provide good pay, benefits and steady work for ex-offenders

Posted on November 29, 2018March 10, 2020 by Jails to Jobs

When considering work after prison, driving a garbage truck might not be the first job that comes to mind. But maybe you should consider it. This type of work can provide excellent pay and an opportunity for union membership with […]

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U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Women’s Bureau offers web portal for women seeking higher paying work

Posted on November 15, 2018February 16, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

The Women’s Bureau of the U.S. Dept. of Labor has created a very useful website portal, Women Build, Protect & Move America, geared toward women who wish to find higher paying careers in construction, transportation and protective services. The site […]

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How a job search support team can help you find work

Posted on November 8, 2018March 1, 2021 by Jails to Jobs

Looking for a job can be lonely, and you may get easily discouraged. But it’s not something you have to do entirely on your own. You can get some help from others and improve your chances of finding employment by […]

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A unique approach to handling a job interview over lunch

Posted on October 25, 2018November 16, 2018 by Jails to Jobs

A while back Shankar Vedantam, NPR’s social science correspondent, had an interesting segment on scientific research proving how eating the same food can bring people closer together. And it’s something you might want to consider if you’re having a job […]

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How to get an interview by offering to help hiring managers solve their problems

Posted on October 11, 2018March 22, 2018 by Jails to Jobs

As many jobseekers have discovered, contacting HR (human resource) departments or applying online – where resumes also tend to end up in HR – are rarely effective job search techniques. In fact, the primary purpose of HR departments is to […]

eParachute

Son of What Color is Your Parachute author Richard Bolles expands his father’s work with eParachute

Posted on September 27, 2018March 10, 2020 by Jails to Jobs

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, […]

top jobs that don't require a college degree

Consider some of these hot jobs that don’t require a college degree

Posted on September 13, 2018August 7, 2018 by Jails to Jobs

It is possible to find a good job that pays well and doesn’t require a college degree. CareerBuilder, the online employment website, has released a list of hot jobs that don’t require a college degree and: pay about $20 or more per […]

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ESR offers Ban the Box resources that can help employers meet the challenge of compliance

Posted on August 30, 2018March 1, 2021 by Jails to Jobs

As Ban the Box efforts increase across the U.S., it can be difficult to keep up-to-date on all the laws that have been passed by cities, states and counties. But it’s important for employers to do so, if they want […]

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