Getting out of prison and not sure what to do for work? Are you a technical oriented person who likes to fix things? If so, you might consider starting a cell phone repair business. According to business industry research company […]
Learn how to find and apply for federal jobs
The federal government has thousands of job openings every year. From positions as national park rangers, lawyers and medical professionals to carpenters, electricians, cooks and clerical workers, federal agencies provide an exceptional range of opportunities. They also offer competitive pay […]
The importance of letters of recommendation in a job search and how to request them
Letters of recommendation can be essential items to gather in preparation for a job search, but they’re especially important if you’re coming out of prison and looking for work. Along with a well-prepared resume or JIST card and your turnaround […]
How to create a turnaround talk to convince employers to hire you
Once you have your turnaround packet together for your job interview, it’s time to create a turnaround talk to go along with it. The purpose of this “talk” is to tell the truth about your conviction and to emphasize that […]
Tips on how to succeed in a video job interview
The coronavirus has changed our lives in many ways, including how we interview for jobs. Although unemployment numbers have soared, some companies are still hiring. They are, for the most part however, using a technique not usually employed in the […]
How formerly incarcerated job seekers can create a turnaround packet that will impress potential employers
One of the most important things those in reentry can do to help conduct a successful job search is to create a turnaround packet and the talk to go with it. And with people sheltering in place, there’s no […]
Using proper body language in an interview can help you get the job
Experts say that potential employers will make up their mind about you during the first few seconds after meeting you. And it has a lot to do with body language. The importance of body language cannot be underestimated. Most job […]
MOD Pizza finds strength as second chance employer
Although named by Nation’s Restaurant News as the fastest growing U.S. restaurant chain in terms of sales for two years in a row, MOD Pizza sees the growth of its employees as more important than financial success. And it prides […]
Vera Institute of Justice and Root & Rebound issue coronavirus advice to prisons, parole officers and others
The coronavirus pandemic could explode within the walls of prisons and jails. And it could spread even further among those on parole. Although some states and facilities are taking action in these areas, it may be too little too late. […]
Antonio Reza helps pave way for formerly incarcerated who want to become lawyers
Thanks to the efforts of Santa Clara University School of Law student Antonio Reza and others like him, a growing number of people leaving prison may be headed to law school. Many people study law while incarcerated. They may want […]