Ex-offenders benefit from having resumes that show how they have been rehabilitated as well as their skills and qualifications.
Many job seekers struggle to create an effective resume. A resume is a document that you create to accurately market your qualifications for your chosen career.
All resumes should:
Be truthful. State your skills and abilities accurately.
Target your audience. Highlight skills and activities relevant to a specific career.
Be brief. Limit your resume to one or two pages, and use fewer words for scannability.
Be professional. Print your resume on high-grade paper using a quality printer.
Be accurate. Proofread your resume (and have a friend do the same) for any errors.
Include all related experiences. Include personal information if it is unique and related to the job. Example: If the job description indicates speaking Spanish is preferred and you speak Spanish, include that information.
Ex-offenders benefit from having resumes that show how they have been rehabilitated as well as their skills and qualifications.
Positive activities to add to a resume include:
Previous employment. List length of time employed, accomplishments on the job, positive performance reviews, promotions and other attributes.
Education. List enrollment and completion of any job training or work-skill programs. Also list courses passed and graduation from post secondary programs.
Community, religious or social activities that show responsibility, longevity or work skills.
Military achievements.
Source: ISEEK
For more employment resources specifically for ex-offenders from ISEEK, please visit:
http://www.iseek.org/guide/exoffenders/index.html
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