Addresses special employment issues facing ex-offenders and provides sound advice on how to write, produce, distribute, and follow up resumes and letters for overcoming employment barriers.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Very Helpful resume tips for ex-offenders burried in very wordy book:
The book was somewhat wordy and academic in style, but had some nuggets of great information tucked inside, including ways to use resumes to get interviews. It dealt with issues like how to present work experience gained while in prison and ways to emphasize strengths.
Should be on the reading list of anyone who face job prospects after doing time:
Millions of Americans have a conviction on their record and face additional challenges as they look for work with such on their record. Best Resumes And Letters For Ex-Offenders provides tips on how to work with such a checkered past, from understanding the basics of how resumes and letters work to tailoring an effective letter and seeking employment which takes an offense into account. Best Resumes And Letters For Ex-Offenders is the first job application reference book to specifically address the unique... more info
Excellent Resource for Ex-Offenders!:
Ex-Offenders face barriers to employment. Barriers to employment may consist of poor education, bias, stigma, and most of all gaps in work history. Studies have shown that obtaining employment may reduce the likelihood of an ex-offender retruning to prison. How does an ex-offender compensate for the lost time on a resume? The answer: Best Resumes and Letters for Ex-Offenders. Best Resumes provide examples of ways the ex-offender can list his/her work experience in a resume without emphasizing time off for... more info
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