Employment

A temporary employment agency, or simply a “temp agency,” could be a valuable resource to anyone looking for work. These agencies help connect employers and employees, usually for short-term/temporary or contract work. The first thing that comes to mind when hearing the words “temp agency” might be a young person sitting in a cubicle in a classic office environment. And that’s certainly the sort of job a temp agency might help someone get! However, these agencies have a lot...

As a freshman in college, I worked full-time and went to school full-time. I was pursuing a degree in education but was working as a waitress; this was time-consuming and didn’t leave much time for study. As the years went on, my free time dwindled even more. I was working a full-time job in the evenings, two part-time jobs (only one of which was related to my field of study), going to school on the weekends, and student teaching....

While it may be daunting to start the job search with a felony conviction, employment prospects can still be good. In fact, in 2016, the White House launched The Fair Chance Business Pledge, encouraging businesses to give felons a fair chance at gainful employment. Many well-known companies signed the pledge, meaning that they pledged to break down barriers that previously made it very difficult for felons to get hired. Here, we list five common jobs for felons, along with...

I’m sure we’ve all ordered food for delivery at one time or another throughout our lifetime. If you are looking for a chance to be on the other side, food delivery jobs are available for as an independent contractor. To become an independent contractor, you must submit an online application. They also have similar requirements for their drivers. You must be 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, a Social Security number, an address, and be able...