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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 […]

confidence

How to build confidence and improve your job search and your life

Posted on December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

Confidence is a powerful state of mind that can help you succeed in your job search and beyond. True confidence means having enough faith in yourself and being able to accomplish what you set out to do most of the […]

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Learn how to develop soft skills – they can help you get and keep a job

Posted on April 25, 2019April 7, 2019 by Jails to Jobs

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 […]

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