Playing the Job-finding Game: A Rule Book for Ex-offenders

If you have ever looked for a job you know employers don't always pick the most qualified or experienced job candidates. Having a criminal record is an additional barrier that can make finding a job an insurmountable challenge ... unless you know the rules of the game. Playing the Job-finding Game: A Rule Book for Ex-offenders offers a strategic approach to obtaining employment regardless of past transgressions. It is based on advice from a veteran career counselor, Terry Pile, and the collective wisdom of hundreds of ex-offenders she has successfully coached over the years. It will help you to help your clients... • Think like an employer • Identify marketable skills • Develop a game plan • Craft effective resumes and cover letters • Select appropriate job finding strategies • Respond to difficult interview questions • Score a new job Filled with how-to advice, examples, exercises and success stories, this book will help anyone with a criminal record get into shape for the job-finding game and come out a winner.