Connections

Contents
Sample Resumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
How to Use a Resume 270
Introduction 219
Finding Out Where the Jobs Are . . . . . . . . . 270
Organizations for Job Seekers . . . . 222
Applying for a Job 273
Social Security Cards & Working Papers . . . . . . . 223
Writing a Cover Letter 274
Job Assistance & Placement. . . . . . . . . . 224
Filling Out a Job Application . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Computer Literacy 239
Sample Job Application . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Internet Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Interviewing for a Job. . . . . . . . . . . . 281
CONTENTS
Starting Your Own Business . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Preparing for the Job Search 247
What You Can Do Before Leaving Prison . . . . . . . 248
After the Interview 288
Being Offered a Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Helpful Hints in Adjusting to a New Job 290
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What You Can Do Upon Release . . . . . . . . . 249
Leaving a Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
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Avoiding Discrimination in Your Job Search 253
Being Unemployed 292
Surviving While Unemployed . . . . . . . . . . 257
Fact Sheet & Job Contacts Made . . . . . . . . . 294
Assessing Your Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Personal Skills Worksheet 259
Writing a Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260