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209.works Sponsors Stockton Boxer Gabe Flores Jr.
209.works is proud to sponsor Stockton native Gabe Flores Jr. ahead of his December 13th fight at Stockton Arena.
December 1, 2024
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The Complete Guide to 209.works Career Hub: Every Free Resource Explained
We built a free resource center for Central Valley job seekers. Here's everything it includes — from resume templates to local workforce centers to free LinkedIn Learning access.
December 1, 2024
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Job Seekers
Free LinkedIn Learning With Your Library Card (Yes, Really)
LinkedIn Learning costs $30/month — unless you have a library card. Here's how to get free access in Stockton, Modesto, Tracy, and throughout the Central Valley.
December 1, 2024
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Free Thank You Email Templates (Just Copy and Paste)
A thank you email after your interview takes 5 minutes and can be the difference between getting hired and getting ghosted. We made it even easier.
December 1, 2024
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Central Valley Job Market 2025: What's Hiring, What's Not
An honest look at the job market in Stockton, Modesto, Tracy and the 209. Which industries are growing, what pays well, and where to focus your search.
November 29, 2024
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Job Seekers
Your Resume Is Getting Rejected By Robots (Here's How to Beat Them)
Over 75% of resumes get filtered out by ATS before a human sees them. Here's how to make sure yours gets through.
November 29, 2024
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Employers
What Indeed Actually Costs (Spoiler: Way More Than You Think)
I talked to a bunch of Central Valley businesses about what they spend on Indeed. The numbers are kinda insane.
November 21, 2024
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Your Job Posting Probably Sucks (Here's How to Fix It)
Most job postings are terrible. Not because the jobs are bad - the postings just make it impossible to tell what the job actually is.
November 21, 2024
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Paul Bailey built 209.works after watching Central Valley businesses overpay for hiring tools that don't work for them. He grew up in the Valley and wanted to create something that actually helps local businesses hire great people without the BS.