Ticket to Work Blog

Job fairs give you the chance to engage with potential employers and learn about job openings, even from the comfort of your own home. Jumpstart your career and make progress toward reaching your work goals by attending a virtual or in person career fair this February.

Internships can be key steppingstones for people entering the workforce for the first time. For students, they are a bridge between academic learning and workplace expectations. However, internships aren’t “just for kids” anymore.

Depending on where you live, winter can mean shorter days and overcast skies. For some people, this change leads to Seasonal Affective Disorder. Here are five tips to avoid having SAD symptoms affect your work performance.

Ticket to Work has changed its email address! You can now email the Help Line at TicketToWork@ssa.gov! For a limited time, emails sent to support@choosework.ssa.gov will be forwarded to the new address.

There are some questions you can expect to be asked during most job interviews. “Where do you see yourself in five years?” is one of the most common questions. Learn how you can prepare your answers for commonly asked questions that can help you shine during the interview process.

In 2025, Social Security benefits will increase by 2.5%, impacting over 72.5 million people. Check your new benefit amount via your my Social Security account. Sign up by Nov 20, 2024, to view your COLA notice online.

Each October, we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), highlighting the value of workers with disabilities in the workforce. This year’s theme is “Access to Good Jobs for All.” Read more about how Ticket to Work supports access to good jobs for all.

Working from home has become more popular over the past few years, but it’s not always the best option for some. Hybrid jobs allow you to work at the office and at home. If you’re interested in a hybrid job, here are some ways to find one.

Career fairs are a great way to meet potential employers all in one place. But there are many factors to consider while preparing for one, including what questions to ask. Read our latest blog post to learn tips on how to have the most productive conversations at career fairs.

With increased flexibility and a better work-life balance, working from home is becoming more popular. Unfortunately, scammers have picked up on the increased demand for work from home jobs. Ask yourself these questions to help determine if a work from home job sounds like a scam.