First Job, First Day
As new graduates prepare for their first career positions after graduation, Katheryn Rivas, an English Major at the University of Texas, offers this advice to her fellow students on success.
Location, Location, Location
The job market is extremely competitive, and one small disadvantage can cost you the offer. Location can be an advantage for you or hold you back, especially for young jobseekers competing for their first job. Here’s how.
How to Follow up When the Company Doesn’t Make it Easy
Nicole wrote WorkSource to complain about how hard it is to follow up:
“Some companies make it impossible for you to do a follow up call after you submit your resume. Either they keep their company name private, they won’t take your call unless they have already called you. Is there any way to avoid this – it’s so frustrating!”
1099 For Unemployment Compensation
I am filing my income taxes and I need the Form 1099G showing the amount of benefits paid and the amount of withholding tax which was forwarded to the IRS. How do I obtain this document? You do owe income tax on the unemployment compensation you received this year, and it’s your responsibility to make … Continue reading 1099 For Unemployment Compensation
Pay Attention to Details
Most jobseekers know that an error on your resume will prevent you from becoming a serious candidate for a job. It’s pretty easy to make sure your resume is immaculate; it’s only one document. But for every resume you send out, you probably send dozens of email and other electronic correspondence.
Telling a Difficult Story
Many jobseekers have a back story that makes it challenging to compete for jobs. If you’re one of them, having been fired from a former job, having personal or financial problems, or having a criminal background, the idea of handling the story in an interview is probably keeping you up at night.
Disclosing a Disability
If you have a disability or medical condition that is not evident to an employer, you may be worried about disclosing your issue in this competitive job market. It can be tempting to maintain your privacy and hope that the condition does not affect your performance on the job.
Do I have a Disability?
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, State and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and telecommunications. The Act opened up opportunities for millions of Americans to access opportunities and request accommodations to be able to perform work they are otherwise qualified to do.
Over the decades, more and more conditions have been classified as disabilities, and both workers and employers are sometimes confused as to what constitutes a disability under the law.
Year-end Checkup for Your Personal Brand
The beginning of the calendar year is a natural time to reflect on what you’ve accomplished and what you’d rather change about yourself. Here are some questions to ask about your personal brand.
I Took the Florida Ready to Work Tests. Now What?
Karyn from Fleming Island, Florida wrote to us with this question:
Q: “I took the WorkKeys assessment this week and I am wondering how this can be sent to a potential employer?”
