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Tag Archives: soft skills

job search goals

How to implement job search goals and find work that’s right for you

Posted on January 3, 2023January 5, 2023 by Jails to Jobs

Among your New Year’s resolutions, you might want to include setting job search goals. If you’re just starting  out and still deciding what you want to do with your life or need some inspiration, we recommend reading What Color is […]

communication skills

Effective communication skills can be key to job search success

Posted on October 11, 2022April 1, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

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 […]

Interview questions

Dealing with typical interview questions

Posted on March 1, 2022July 20, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

The very thought of an interview and the interview questions that might be asked – whether in-person or online – makes many people nervous. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Although there are many things you can do […]

fastest growing jobs

If you’re looking for a new employment opportunity, check out some of the nation’s fastest growing jobs

Posted on January 4, 2022April 1, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

Have you recently left jail or prison and are looking to train for a job? Or were you downsized because of Covid-19 and thinking about doing something you haven’t done before? There are a number of fields that are expanding […]

body language

Using proper body language in an interview can help you get the job

Posted on April 28, 2020April 29, 2020 by Jails to Jobs

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 […]

Skills gap

Skills gap among job seekers means those who have the skills will be the ones hired

Posted on March 28, 2019March 21, 2024 by Jails to Jobs

Those leaving prison and exploring potential work opportunities may be pleased to know that there are many jobs going unfilled these days. And the job seekers who have developed the skills for certain kinds of work will be the ones […]

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