Businesses of all sorts have gone on a hiring spree in recent months to make up for a labor shortage resulting from the effects of the Covid pandemic. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, there are currently […]
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How to handle stress in your job search and your life
It’s difficult, if not impossible, to avoid stress these days. In this constantly changing, do-it-yourself world, there are so many demands on our time. And way too many things to do, especially if you’re looking for a job. As hard […]
Fifteen tips to help you learn how to focus during your job search
In our speeded up world where distractions can come from every direction, it’s more important than ever to learn how to focus. And that’s especially true if you’re looking for a job. A job search requires intense focus and concentration, […]
Developing resilience can help ex-offenders deal with the challenges they face upon leaving prison
Those in reentry need to develop a strong sense of resilience to help them deal with the challenges they will face in the weeks and months ahead. Sometimes referred to as the yo-yo effect, resilience is the ability to bounce […]
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 a job search support team can help you find work
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 […]
References may be key to helping ex-offenders find a job
When you’re in reentry and looking for a job, you’ll need all the help you can get. And that means finding people who can speak about your talents, skills and character to a potential employer. Along with your resume or […]
Cold calling your way to a job
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 […]
Indiana inmate creates job search PowerPoint presentation
An inmate at a women’s prison in Madison, Ind., created a PowerPoint presentation of our book, Jails to Jobs: Seven Steps to Becoming Employed. And we’re happy to share her Jails to Jobs PPT with readers who might want to do something […]
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 […]