Resources To Help You Find A New Career
Refresh your Resume for the New Year with Houston Back on Track
Career Development
A new year brings new opportunities as many companies begin hiring again after an end-of-year lull. Now is the time for you to prepare, and one way to start your new career journey is to update your resume.
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Celebrating National Learning and Development Month with Houston Back on Track
Career Development
October is National Learning and Development Month, and here at Houston Back on Track, we believe in the importance of education and skill development in starting a new career journey.
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Houston Back on Track Encourages Job and Personal Growth Alongside Partners
Career Development
Today is National Encouragement Day, and Houston Back on Track encourages you to explore the journey of building a new career and future.
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Back to School Success: Learning Strategies for Adult Learners
Career Development
The journey of going back to school as an adult can be both exciting and daunting. Whether pursuing a degree to advance your career or fulfilling a personal academic goal, practicing skills that support your success is essential.
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What are Soft Skills and Why are they Important to Help Me Find a Job?
Career Development
Soft skills, or essential skills, can also be thought of as people skills. These are your personal qualities that go beyond technical or specific job-related knowledge which are known as hard skills.
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Time Management: 12 Easy Tips to Master
Career Development
Think about what you can do with time management in 5 seconds? How about 10 seconds? What about in a minute? Imagine what 30 minutes, or an hour looks like? First, know your abilities and limitations. This will help you plan how long you need to spend on your tasks for work and home life.
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5 Work-life balance tips
Career Development
In this post, we review five work tips and life hacks that help maintain balance in life.
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4 simple strategies for single moms to manage stress during a job search
Career Development
When you are a single mom who is also searching for a job, the stress level can feel overwhelming. A job search requires focus and perseverance, both of which require you to tap into your best self.
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5 tips for being productive while working from home
Career Development
Working from home is an attractive opportunity, but it is not ideal for everyone. Here, we share five tips to add to your tool belt to help you stay productive on a daily basis while working from home.
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5 tips for explaining gaps in your employment history
Job Search Tips
If you find yourself conducting a job search while unemployed or needing to answer questions about a previous gap in your employment, here are five tips to help you comfortably discuss your time out of the workforce and cast it in the best possible light.
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7 virtual interview tips that will land you the job
Job Search Tips
Use these tips to help make your virtual interview comfortable for you and the interviewer. The more at ease and memorable you are, the better your chances to get an offer for the job you desire. Good luck with your job search.
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5 Networking Do's and Don'ts
Career Development
If you are engaged in job search at the moment, or if you expect to be soon, networking is one of the most important tools in your kit – or at least it should be.
Read MoreA New Study Shows the Power of LISC’s Bridges to Career Opportunities Model
Job Search Tips
Through Bridges, clients ramp up foundational literacy and math skills, get technical training and pursue certifications for a particular industry—and receive support like financial coaching to set long-term goals and help manage expenses during training.
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Diversity Strengthens Houston's Workforce
Career Development
We continue to focus on forging a diverse workforce for Houston among several industries, including customer service, energy, medical and transportation. Our community partners offer many programs, including Houstonians of different life experiences, backgrounds and neighborhoods, demonstrating how diversity strengthens the workplace and our city.
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Building Financial Literacy
Job Search Tips
Financial literacy is understanding and effectively managing personal finances, budgets and investments. Successful financial management is a tool you can use long-term, no matter where your career path takes you.
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Start your career journey with Houston Back on Track
Career Development
Did you know that in Houston, companies are hiring, new careers are beginning and professionals are ready to help you navigate it all? It starts with Houston Back on Track, the employer-led job recovery initiative of the Greater Houston Partnership.
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This Mother’s Day, celebrate investing in your future
Career Development
This Mother's Day, Houston Back on Track celebrates mothers investing in their future by working towards a rewarding, life-long career to give their families a better life.
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Houston Back on Track Recognizes National Education Day
Career Development
Today is National Higher Education Day, and we are working with our Houston Back on Track community partners to motivate and inspire students.
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Memorial Assistance Ministries Holds Graduation for Program Graduates
Career Development
Houston Back on Track, an employer-led job recovery initiative by the Greater Houston Partnership, empowers individuals in Houston to pursue exciting new careers across various industries, including customer service, energy, medical and transportation.
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