The job hunt can quickly become discouraging as you send in application after application, waiting weeks hoping to receive a reply. Often times this can go on for months before you find the right position, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting...

Ban-the-box laws have grown exponentially in recent years; now, four-fifths of the U.S. population lives under one of these laws. Starting with laws banning a checkbox asking if employees have felonies on their records, this ban expands its protections...

Once you have impressed in the interview and received positive feedback your potential employer will probably have you fill out paperwork, one being a consent to a background check. You may be wondering exactly what that background check will contain. The...

A good resume is one of the most important tools for teens wanting to obtain a job, and fortunately, you can write a very effective resume even without any work experience. Here are some tips to show you how you can create an effective resume. Identify...

Now that summer is here, and kids are getting out of school for the summer, many families will be going on vacation. This is certainly one of the most fun times of the year for many families, but it’s also a time when people are worried about...

Almost everyone has heard of identity theft, but not everyone realizes that there are several types of identity theft. Most of these types of identity theft can be classified as lease or loan fraud, government documents or benefits fraud, or credit...

Protecting yourself from identity theft used to be easy. All you had to do was shred all of your documents before placing them in the rubbish bin. But, now, protecting your personal information can be far more difficult as identity thieves have developed...

Some people may not be very careful in safeguarding their cell phone numbers. They may think that there is not really that much a thief could do simply by having someone else’s number. But, unfortunately, a scammer can do a lot of damage if they learn...

If you’re looking for a job, your resume is probably the first impression your potential employer is going to have of you. Therefore, it’s vital to make it a good one. This is your chance to market yourself, so consider how you want to...

The Great Resignation is still going strong. Many workers are still looking for new jobs, and many of those who aren’t currently looking for a job intend to start within a year. If you are one of these people, you can increase your chances of...