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