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15 Best First Jobs to Try When You’re Just Getting Started

​​When you think about landing your first job, the first thing that probably comes to mind is what you’re going to do with your paycheck (let’s be real, you’ve probably already got a mental list). But it’s about more than …

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5 Tips On How to Fill a Resume Gap

I have always felt stressed when approaching any job search, but nothing quite prepares you for the anxiety that sets in when you are unemployed and uncertain about your future. With each passing month, you examine your resume and realize …

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Discouraged Workers: Definition, Causes, and How They Differ from the Unemployed

What is a discouraged worker? Picture this: You’re unemployed, and after months of sending out resumes, attending interviews, and hearing nothing back, your determination starts to fade. Eventually, you stop searching altogether, convinced there are no opportunities left. At that …

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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Need help paying your energy bills? Find out if you’re eligible and learn how to apply through Louisiana Housing Corporation.

How to Fill out the FAFSA

Are you ready to fill out your FAFSA? Take a look at this guide to learn what documents you need, …

What is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly called Food Stamps) helps eligible …

Hope Central – Louisiana’s Career Planning and Recovery System

Make a Career Plan with Kuder Journey

Discover your path to a brighter future with our award-winning career planning system. …

Stars Jobs: Find a high-demand job in Louisiana

Louisiana has lots of high demand, well paying jobs.Finding one is as simple as

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