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Do you have a criminal record? Are you worried about how it will affect your future job search? Unfortunately, having a criminal record can still feel like a barrier when seeking employment. Many employers will ask about the presence of a criminal record in the application or interview stage, and almost all employers will conduct a criminal record check before officially hiring an applicant. That being said, having a criminal record should not deter you from seeking employmen

This is an extremely exciting time in your life because you are about to embark on your first job search and make your debut into the world of work. Your first job can simultaneously be the simplest, yet most challenging job you may ever attain. On one hand, most people’s first jobs are entry-level and require little to no experience. Therefore, you won’t have to worry about explaining previous roles and proving your expertise throughout the application process. On the other

Remember a time when job searching meant going around town and handing out your resume to employers in person? Now, the most common way to land a job is to apply through an online portal and interview remotely via video chat. What's more, once hired, the vast majority of workplaces rely heavily on technology in their day-to-day. Therefore, from job search to on-the-job, computer skills are a must. To assist in your journey to computer literacy, here are some free training res

Most job seekers worry about not having enough experience or education to achieve the role of their dreams. However, some are plagued by the opposite problem: overqualification. Being overqualified is not the blessing you may think it is. Some employers may even be more likely to reject a candidate due to overqualification than underqualification. But why? Some common concerns employers have regarding overqualified candidates include not being able to pay them what they expec