I need a good job!

Recipe: 1 Learn tips on how to find a job. 2 Find out where the jobs are. 3 Learn how to fill out a job application so you’ll get noticed. 4 Learn how to write a resume and cover letter so you’ll get noticed. 5 Practice interviewing for a job. 6 Get the basics of what you need to know while on the job. 7 Look for ways to earn more money.

INGREDIENTS FOR SUCCESS: • Keeping a long-term outlook on how your job and credit are connected. • Making a plan to increase your income. • Knowing how these two programs can improve your financial fitness: • Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) • Individual Development Account (IDA)

Your job plays an important role in improving your credit and keeping it in good shape. You’ve probably thought about how having a higher income would ease the burden of debt you might be feeling now. With a better income, you could pay off your debts faster, improve your credit faster, and get a Habitat for Humanity home faster.

The way you think about your job is an important part of improving your credit, too. Is a job something you need to do to pay the bills, or is it a stepping stone to something bigger? A career? A degree? Opening your own business?

Take a look at some ways you can land a better-paying job.