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5 Reasons You Should Write a Cover Letter—Even When the Job Description Says It’s Optional

We get it. Writing a cover letter for every application is hard. So when you come across the words “cover letter optional” on a job posting, you might feel a weight lift off of you. After all, your application just …

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The Right Way to Include Your Work Experience on a Resume (With Examples)

We all know resumes are important. They’re your first impression. The highlight reel of your qualifications. The tool that you can use to land an interview (and ultimately a job).

Your past experience takes up the bulk of your resume …

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6 Key Soft Skills Your Resume Needs

When putting together your resume, you’ll want to include your education, work history, achievements, and skills. Most often, a resume showcases both hard skills and soft skills. Hard skills consist of technical abilities such as working knowledge of the Microsoft …

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Voice Of The Experienced (VOTE)

VOTE is dedicated to restoring the full human and civil rights of those most impacted by the criminal (in)justice system. …

IBM Skill Build: Free Online Skill Badges

High school students, college student, and adult learners!

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What is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly called Food Stamps) helps eligible …

Justice & Accountability Center App

This app is an educational tool that will help you determine whether or not you can get your criminal record …

College Affordability and Transparency Center

The CATC was designed by the U.S. Department of Education to meet requirements in the Higher Education Opportunity Act and …

STEMM-Up

STEMM-Up is a job readiness program that offers training, coaching, job shadowing, and internships to improve your quality of life …

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