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Turn Over a New Leaf
Posted on April 4th, 2013 No commentsSome job seekers face barriers to employment. This is especially true for job seekers who must address a felony or former offense in their job search. Don’t let your criminal background hold you back from meaningful employment!
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Ex-Offenders: Prepare for the Tough Interview Questions
Posted on July 19th, 2012 No commentsInterviewing can be a nerve-wracking experience for anyone. For ex-offenders, though, there is always that nagging thought of “when will I be asked about my criminal background?” and “how am I going to respond?” This can cause unneeded stress throughout the interview process. If you’re an ex-offender, what can you do to help ease the pressure of an interview? The key element is preparation!
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Showcasing Skills for Ex-Offender Job Seekers
Posted on June 12th, 2012 No commentsFinding work can be a challenge if you have a criminal background. It’s important to know the common barriers to employment you might face and how to respond to employer attitudes. One common misconception about people with criminal records is they lack the skills to be productive employees. The reality might be that you have skills employers want and just don’t know it.
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Career Information Helps Ex-Offenders STEP AHEAD
Posted on May 30th, 2012 No commentsChange is the only constant in life. Maybe change excites you. Maybe it's scary when things in your life are different. Either way, major life transitions are stressful. And one of the biggest life changes nearly everyone goes though is looking for a new job. Trying to find the right career path is challenging enough. Now think about how tough it is to find the right career while rebuilding your life after a prison sentence.
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Successful Employment Key for Ex-offender Transition
Posted on October 7th, 2011 No commentsEx-offenders are people who have made serious mistakes, have gone to prison, and paid their debt to society. Now they are ready to start fresh. Finding a job is an important part of that new beginning. Hiring an ex-offender also has benefits for employers.
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