Having a visible tattoo – any visible tattoo even one that isn’t anti-social or gang related – can prevent you from getting a job. And if you’re hired, that tattoo can result in being offered a lower starting salary. Don’t […]
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Effective communication skills can be key to job search success
Soft skills are important skills to have. And none is more important than communication skills In fact, according to ZipRecruiter’s Job Market Recruit Outlook for Grads report, good communication was the top soft skill wanted by employers who listed openings […]
How to work remotely as a customer service rep
Working at home has become more the norm thanks to Covid-19. And few jobs are more suitable for this than customer service reps. Not too long ago these jobs were heavily outsourced to foreign countries where labor is cheaper. But […]
How to research companies when looking for a job
Looking for work is not just about finding a job. But its about finding a place that will be a good fit and where you’re likely to be happy. The best way to achieve this is to carefully research companies […]
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 […]
Code Tenderloin founder Del Seymour helps ex-offenders learn job skills and discover how to reclaim their dignity
Reclaiming your dignity after being incarcerated can be a difficult task. But it doesn’t have to be. Often people are hampered by a self-defeating attitude. But you can turn that attitude around and break the mental chains that are holding […]
Kevin Poppen offers excellent job search advice from prison
Although we are regularly contacted by people in prison, it’s rare to receive a letter that offers the kind of advice we received from Kevin Poppen, who is currently incarcerated at Growlersburg Conservation Camp #33 in Georgetown, Calif. And what […]
Learn how to develop soft skills – they can help you get and keep a job
Many people think that the hard skills they’ve developed are what will bring them success on the job. Recent studies, however, suggest that it’s the soft – or people – skills, that may be the key to success. And it […]
What you post on social media can keep you from getting a job
As social media becomes a growing presence in everyday life, you need to be increasingly careful about the things you post and tweet. The pictures you publish and the things you say on social media sites can keep you from […]
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 […]