Announcing JobStep’s Pay It Forward Fellowship! JobStep’s mission is to break down barriers into tech and expand access to the opportunity and wealth that those careers bring. Supporters of our mission have helped us start a Pay it Forward Program. Grateful for the mentorship, support, and help they’ve received in their career, they’re paying it

A simple thank-you note to your job interviewers is an easy way to stand out from the crowd of applicants. With a thank-you note, you prove to an employer that you’re truly excited about the role. You give hiring managers one more proof-point that you’re professional and that you would be a positive addition to

There are many opportunities right now for remote work, but the majority of these are temporary, contract, or freelance roles. While it’s certainly possible to build a career as a freelancer, especially for creative roles such as graphic design or audio/video production, the marketplace for freelance creatives is crowded.  You could end up spending most

During a good economy, the average job seeker gets about 1 interview for every 10 applications. During a bad economy, that number went to about 1 interview for every 20 or 25 applications. (We know because we apply to jobs for our job seekers and have tracked response rates before and after lockdown!). By why

No. You don’t NEED a college degree to get a job in tech. Does a college degree help? Yes. Let’s unpack this: At the end of the day, hiring managers want to know the answer to 3 questions. Question 1: How quickly can you learn everything you need to know to do this role well?

When employers ask “what is your expected salary?” or  “desired salary?” or “Minimum salary?” most of the time they’re trying to make sure that they have the salary budget to match your interests. Your goal is to put a range that gets you the most money while staying within their budget. Most employers have a

Another JobStep jobseeker got an offer today! Woohoo! To help her prepare, we sent over a few salary negotiation guidelines and figured we’d share them with the world. Overview: Salary negotiations are collaborations, not conflicts. Aim to be gracious, polite, and grateful while also being confident and persuasive. Before you negotiate, figure out what your

From navigating unemployment, finding contract works, getting referrals, to networking — there’s a lot that goes into getting a job. These tools make it easier. 1. SYRG, an hourly scheduling software, has built a very simple tool to help you get unemployment benefits & find hourly work. https://get.uihelp.org/ Why we like it: If you’re an hourly worker, this

  20% of JobStep customers have a 6-month to 2-year gap in employment. They still get interviews and offers through the JobStep program.   Here’s how: Step 1: On your resume, show how you’ve used in-demand skills from freelance, volunteer work, or online classes. Employers do not care about gaps as long as you show

The biggest source of unfair hiring is that the majority of job seekers will have to apply to 100+ jobs to get one offer. As a result, it will take them 4-10 months to get a new job. For the millions laid off from COVID, that is too long. Right now, the fastest way to

The average job search takes 5 months. During the last recession, it took 10 months. As we all know, most of that time is spent submitting applications and waiting for interviews. My co-founder and I launched JobStep to get job seekers into better jobs faster. Here’s JobStep’s promise: We guarantee job seekers get interviews for better-paying

JobStep co-founders Eleanor Meegoda and Nikhil Deshmukh shared their thoughts on how to approach searching for a job during these unprecedented times with Venture for America, a fellowship for recent college graduates who want to become entrepreneurs. Here is a snapshot of their advice: Be on the lookout, take it easy, and get creative. Set