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I have been helping Ex-offenders and Felons gain employment for over ten years and I have helped thousands get jobs. One of the biggest stumbling blocks that people place in front of themselves is not being able to pass substance abuse tests.
When looking for a job, just as important as the words we use is the message that our bodies are sending. The person that shows that he not only has the skills to get the job done, but can fit in with the people that are already there and presents a positive attitude will get the job. You ...When looking for a job, just as important as the words we use is the message that our bodies are sending.
One of the most important things you can do is to set clearly defined, realistic goals. The process of setting goals helps you choose where you want to go in life. Most students that fail have no specific goal in mind. By knowing precisely what you want to achieve, you know where you have to ...
One of the most important elements of a successful job search and the subsequent interview is making the all important positive first impression. You will never get a second chance to make a first impression. The way we dress at any given time is a reflection of our state of mind at that ...
Employers conduct interviews to meet the person behind the application or resume. It is his responsibility to hire not only the person with the right skills, but a person who can fit in with the rest of the organization and give him what he pays employees for. The person who can best convince ...Employers conduct interviews to meet the person behind the application or resume. It is his responsibility to hire not only the person with the right skills, but a person who can fit in with the rest of the organization and give him what he pays employees for.
Recently I was reading a few articles about pending legislation on both the state a federal level that would make it illegal to discriminate against ex-offenders with regard to employment, housing and public services. This legislation would be a seemingly powerful step in helping ex-offenders ...
Getting good grades is not just book learning but the development of skills that will serve one for life. For some, doing well in school is easy and for others a little work is necessary. We will look at what it takes to get good grades, but before we do that, let’s understand why education is ...
Maybe you are too young to get a job or you simply like being your own boss. Starting a business may be the perfect choice to earn some money. With a little creativity and hard work, you can start your own business. There are many ways aggressive young people can get started in the business ...
Classroom learning comes from a combination of textbook information and outside information from the teacher. It is necessary to take notes in class because not all of the information you will learn will come from textbooks. I have had students who tell me "I have a really good memory. I don't ...
Have You Ever Been Convicted of a Crime? This question is the most agonizing part of any ex-offenders job search. Some believe by being honest they dont have a chance at getting a job. The fact is an employer cannot legally refuse to hire you because you have a criminal record unless the ...
Having a criminal record is not the end of the world. There are legal ways to have criminal convictions removed from your record. Expungement It is important to know what is in your criminal record. There may be false or erroneous information included in your report that may damage your ...
You have been recently released and need a job to get on with the rest of your life. Hopefully you have learned that life is all about choices. The choices you continue to make will shape your life. The job search is all about choices too. n Because you have a criminal record, you will be ...
The resume is a very powerful self-marketing tool that is designed to present your skills and qualifications in one neat package. An effective resume will give you an advantage over your competition in getting an interview where you can sell yourself. Your resume should be a one page summary of ...