Career Stories

“Supported Employment is not just about ‘getting a job,’” said Lillian Gibson, M.R.C., Director of the Supported Employment Program. “I want our clients to have quality work that they’re going to grow into and sustain over the years." Read More

With the fresh start of a new calendar year, many of us evaluate our lives and plan for the future, particularly surrounding our vocation. At JF&CS, we offer Career Services and Supported Employment as part of our mission to transform lives. Here’s… Read More

Monique was offered a job in her field and began working in a new full-time position in June. Read More

As we enter a new year, many are starting to form their resolutions for 2022. And one of the most common resolutions is finding a new career. But many have no idea where to start. Job search advice online can be conflicting and confusing, and it’s… Read More

When the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the country in March 2021, many in metro Atlanta found themselves losing careers they had spent years building in just the blink of an eye. Others had to try and make the best of the usual life challenges in… Read More

How do we handle an open-ended question like this, without rambling about irrelevant details? Read More

Recruiters take an average of 8 seconds to review your resume. Therefore, your resume should be simple and convey the necessary information needed by the employer. Read More

This can feel like the ultimate trick question. How do you answer this question without hurting your candidacy? Read More

The job search process can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Preparing an action plan for your job search will give you structure and help to maintain focus during the process. Read More

How is someone supposed to answer a question like this without sounding like they're bragging? Read this article for some tips! Read More

Even if you have clarity on what kind of career you would most enjoy, how do you break into it? Take a look at these three ways to position yourself in a new career! Read More

Networking is an important part of the job search process. Making connections and building your professional network can help you land the job you’ve been looking for. Read More

How could the upcoming Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah relate to finding a new job? Simchat Torah is the time dedicated to both completing the yearly cycle of Torah reading and starting to read it all over again. The Book of Genesis is the first… Read More

While a job search can be a time of great hope about new opportunities, it can also be a time of uncertainty and anxiety, especially in today’s job market. It is a reality that you may experience highs and lows in the span of a single day or week.… Read More

The Atlanta Women’s Foundation (AWF) announces a second year of funding for the Women’s Pathway to Success Program, which awarded a total of $500,000 to ten local nonprofit organizations to providing a critical combination of services needed to move… Read More