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The Re-Entry Employment and Life Skills Pocket Guide

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Designed for anyone (military, students, ex-offenders, etc.) facing a major life-changing transition, this action-oriented pocket guide is jam-packed with essential personal, job search, and employability information. Used by hundreds of workforce development programs, correctional institutions, and rehab facilities, this engaging and user-friend resource is filled with essential: self-tests, advice, strategies, checklists, forms, plans, and resources. A large job search section helps users: document personal and professional information, identify important attitudes and transferable skills, assess Motivated Abilities and Skills (MAS), state a clear objective and set goals, complete job applications and write resumes and letters, conduct effective job interviews and follow up effectively, and negotiate compensation and accept job offers. A special job survival and success section offers sound advice on the "do's" and "don'ts" of being a successful employee as well as knowing when to move on to other jobs. The guide also includes an important life skills section relating to: education and training, attitudes and goals, housing and transportation, addiction and recovery, health and wellness, financial planning, community services, and anger management. An action planning section focuses on developing a: monthly financial plan, housing plan, transportation plan, health and wellness plan, addiction and recovery plan, and an anger management plan. This section also helps users identify useful community-based services, develop of list of helpful contacts, organize a calendar for documenting appointments, and using key re-entry resources. A final section includes recommended re-entry resources — books, DVDs, curriculum programs, and special value kits — that can assist anyone in transition.

Formats

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  • EPUB ebook

Languages

  • English