Ticket to Work Blog

Job hunting is hard enough without having to worry about scammers. But unfortunately, fake job postings are out there – and they can look very real. The good news? With a few simple tips you can learn how to spot the red flags before it’s too late.

Employers look for certain skills in potential candidates, including skills such as time management. Because there are only so many hours in a workday, it’s important to know how to make the most of each hour. Here’s how you can have a more efficient workday.

There are many ways you can be self-employed without owning a brick-and-mortar store. In this blog post, we will talk about the many ways you can work for yourself, what makes for successful self-employment, and resources that can help you make self-employment a reality.

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 April.

Have you recently started working and earning income? You’ve probably heard of gross income and net income. Now that you're working, it’s important to know the difference. This blog post defines net and gross income and shares how both affect your path to financial independence through work.

If you earned income at any point in the year, it's important to file your taxes. This blog post discusses a tax credit called the Earned Income Tax Credit that may apply to you and free services available through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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 March.

“When have you shown leadership skills?” is a common interview question that can be difficult to answer. Learn how to answer this question even if you haven’t had formal leadership skills and learn more about behavioral interview question in this 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.