After the Job Interview – What You Should Do

Posted on 24. Aug, 2010 by Jobs Helper in Job Interviews

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One of the most serious misconceptions about job hunting is the idea that after an interview is over, there’s nothing else you can do to help you secure the position of your dreams. In fact, a lot of that final decision can still be swayed if you take the time to follow up properly with [...]

From Behind the Wall: Commentary on Crime, Punishment, Race, and the Underclass

Posted on 29. Jul, 2010 by Jobs Helper in Blog

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I’ve just started reading From Behind the Wall: Commentary on Crime, Punishment, Race, and the Underclass by a Prison Inmate, but it’s looking like it’s going to be a good read. I’m thinking that it should be very helpful as I put together this website. The book, written by Mansfield B. Frazier (who also runs [...]

The Internet is Not Magic, Jobs for Felons not Guaranteed

Posted on 24. Jul, 2010 by Jobs Helper in Blog

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As I put together this site and move forward with the project, I’ve put a lot of thought in what I want to offer here. Talking to someone more learned than I am in this area, I realized that it’s very important for me to not offer false hope or promises. The Internet is not [...]

National H.I.R.E. Network: Changing Policy to Help Felons

Posted on 14. Jul, 2010 by Jobs Helper in Policy Change

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If you’re an ex-felon who hasn’t had much luck finding work, there is help available. The National HIRE Network is one such organization that is trying to help those with a felony conviction find work. If you haven’t tapped their resources yet, you’re going to want to check it out. They don’t help with job [...]