When all that stands between you and employment is a background check that will
uncover criminal history, you need a proven strategy for triumphing over a problematic past.
Upon completion of this workbook, you will:
- Recognize reasons why those with career barriers require unique career strategies
- Explore the power of the affirmation and visualization process
- Develop techniques to overcome hiring hesitations
- Examine employer perspectives as related to arrests or convictions
- Counter company fears regarding negligent hiring
- Uncover proven techniques to desensitize hiring manager concerns
- Ease company fears of negligent hiring suits by demystifying misconceptions
- Examine background check policies and applications as it relates to the hiring process
- Explore methods to proactively correct background check errors
- Create a direct networking campaign specifically designed to locate potential companies who will hire individuals with an arrest or conviction
- Examine and develop an effective resume and cover letter designed for the individual with an arrest or conviction
- Equip yourself for the interview and the dreaded criminal history question
- Explore the benefits and create a letter of explanation
- Prepare yourself for the interview process and follow-up
Within these pages you'll find straight-shooting advice, activities, examples, and truth. Everyone needs to work and many of us need a second chance. Let us show you how to get both!
