"Best Resumes and Letters for Ex-Offenders is the first book to address the unique job search challenges facing ex-offenders as they prepare to communicate their qualifications to employers. Written by two of America's leading career experts, this book is jam-packed with the latest information, tips, strategies, and examples of what you must do in order to get the critical job interview."--Back cover.

Finding a great job is all about good communication between candidates and hiring personnel. It involves both writing and speaking one's way to job search success. Therefore, how can job seekers best communicate their qualifications to prospective employers? What words and phrases should they use to grab the attention of those who have the power to invite them to interviews and make critical hiring decisions? Is there a certain language job seekers...

Shows ex-offenders how to craft, outstanding resumes and letters despite red flags in their backgrounds. Includes more than 60 examples written by professional resume writers for ex-offenders. Addresses employment questions, disclosure, mistakes to avoid, employment gaps, prison work experience, resume formats, objectives, letter composition, distribution, follow up, evaluation, attitude, motivation, and much more. Includes rich appendices with worksheets,...

In today's competitive job market, if your cover letter doesn't grab the interviewer's attention, he or she may never even glance at your resume. No-Nonsense Cover Letters gives you the powerful, practical tools to write attention-grabbing cover letters that complement your resume and get you more interviews and job offers. In this companion to No-Nonsense Resumes authors and professional resume writers Wendy Enelow and Arnie Boldt share their insights...