Author Information
Eric Mayo
Member since 08th October 2007
Occupation: Educator, Author, Motivational Speaker
Eric Mayo specializes in professional and personal development with special emphasis on life skills and job readiness training. Eric has over 20 years of corporate and educational experience which he uses to help people improve the quality of their lives.
Mr. Mayo has a degree in Business Administration from Seton Hall University where he was a standout member of both the Pirate football and wrestling teams. An author and lecturer, Eric is the author of the books, “From Jail to a Job", “The Teenager’s Guide to Getting a Job" , “The Secret to Getting Better Grades", and has addressed, among others, the Congressional Black Caucus, and the Charles Hamilton Institute for Race and Justice of the Harvard School of Law. He is an active member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and has spent his life committed to community empowerment.
Eric has been studying, learning, applying and executing the art of personal achievement and leadership throughout his career. It is truly his passion and his gift. He combines a straightforward approach and real-world perspective with a presentation style that is inspirational and motivational. His primary message is, “Independence through Self-Reliance."
You can contact Eric at Jailtojob.com
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29th May 2008
Maybe you are too young to get a job or you simply like being your own boss. Starting a business may be the perfect choice to earn some money. With a little creativity and hard work, you can start your own business. There are many ways aggressive young...
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29th May 2008
What does Bill Gates (CEO Microsoft), Michael Dell (Dell Computers), Russell Simmons (Founder of Def Jam Records and Phat Farm Clothing) have in common? They all had jobs as teenagers. Some of the world’s most successful people got a head start before...
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23rd May 2008
When looking for a job, just as important as the words we use is the message that our bodies are sending.
The person that shows that he not only has the skills to get the job done, but can fit in with the people that are already there and presents a p...
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23rd May 2008
I’ve done my time but I can’t get a job because of my record. I have heard this from countless former inmates that hope to put their pasts behind them. The key to staying free and enjoying an independent life is finding stable employment. Studies have...
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01st May 2008
When looking for a job, just as important as the words we use is the message that our bodies are sending.
The person that shows that he not only has the skills to get the job done, but can fit in with the people that are already there and presents a p...
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03rd April 2008
One of the most important elements of a successful job search and the subsequent interview is making the all important positive first impression. You will never get a second chance to make a first impression.
The way we dress at any given time is a ...
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03rd April 2008
At times looking for a job as an ex-offender seems like one dead end after another. There are things that can be done until that dream job comes along.
Temporary Agencies
Consider working as a temporary as a way of getting a permanent job. Tempo...
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03rd April 2008
Recently I was reading a few articles about pending legislation on both the state a federal level that would make it illegal to discriminate against ex-offenders with regard to employment, housing and public services. This legislation would be a seemingl...
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03rd April 2008
You have been recently released and need a job to get on with the rest of your life. Hopefully you have learned that life is all about choices. The choices you continue to make will shape your life. The job search is all about choices too.
Becaus...
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03rd April 2008
Having a criminal record is not the end of the world. There are legal ways to have criminal convictions removed from your record.
Expungement
It is important to know what is in your criminal record. There may be false or erroneous information inc...
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21st October 2007
“I’ve done my time but I can’t get a job because of my record.” I have heard this from countless former inmates that hope to put their pasts behind them. The key to staying free and enjoying an independent life is finding stable employment. ...
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12th October 2007
Have You Ever Been Convicted of a Crime?
This question is the most agonizing part of any ex-offenders job search. Some believe by being honest they don’t have a chance at getting a job. The fact is an employer cannot legally refuse to hire you becau...
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