Tools and Tips

Learn about the 3 milestones that are recognized and celebrated during Deaf History Month. And discover supports and resources that are available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing as they explore their employment options.

We've heard from many of you that you believe you've experienced age discrimination as you search for a job even though the ADEA was passed to protect people from ageism. In today's post, we offer tips that may help you avoid age discrimination during your job search.

With the deadline to file taxes approaching, we take a look at the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to share how it may qualify if you're working and receive low to moderate income. Even if you aren't required to file your taxes, this tax credit may help you.

The start of a new year can be a great time to set new goals for yourself. Discover some goal-setting techniques that may help you succeed and find out how Social Security's Ticket to Work program can offer you supports and services if your goals include pursuing work this year.

Are you interested in working with a mentor but not sure how to ask someone? In recognition of National Mentoring Month, today we share some tips on how to find and ask the right person to be your mentor.

To keep up with the cost of living, Social Security reviews benefits each year and decides if there needs to be a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). Learn about this year's 2.8% increase and discover how you can find out your new cash payment and benefits for 2019.

Informational interviews offer you the opportunity to learn more about a specific career, including day-to-day responsibilities and skills and training you'll need. Find out why an informational interview could help you and discover tips to help you ask the right questions to become informed.

As you get ready for your next job interview, it's important to consider what you can do and what you can avoid to make a strong impression with the interviewer. Follow these "dos and don'ts" to help you prepare and increase your chances of receiving a job offer.

Many large employers use applicant tracking systems to filter applications based on important keywords and narrow down the applicant pool for a specific job. Find out how to tailor your resume to maximize your chances of your resume making it to the next stage of the application process.

As you begin your job search, Choose Work! blog posts can help you write, review and polish your resume to help you stand out to potential employers and prepare for a job interview to leave a strong impression. Advance your job search with these resources today.