The Re-Entry Employment and Life Skills Pocket Guide

Ronald L. Krannich, Ph.D., is one of today's leading career transition writers who has authored more than 100 books, including several self-help guides for people with difficult backgrounds: No One Will Hire Me!,The Ex-Offender's New Job Finding and Survival Guide, The Ex-Offender's Re-Entry Assistance Directory, Best Resumes and Letters for Ex-Offenders, The Ex-Offender's Job Interview Guide, Best Jobs for Ex-Offenders, The Ex-Offender's Re-Entry Success Guide, The Ex-Offender's Quick Job Hunting Guide, The Ex-Offender's 30/30 Job Solution, 99 Days to Re-Entry Success Journal, The Re-Entry Employment and Life Skills Pocket Guide, The Re-Entry Start-Up Pocket Guide, The Anger Management Pocket Guide, The Re-Entry Personal Finance Pocket Guide, and Re-Imagining Life on the Outside Pocket Guide. A former Peace Corps Volunteer, Fulbright Scholar, university professor, and management trainer, Ron specializes in producing and distributing books, DVDs, training programs, and related materials on employment, career transition, addiction, anger management, criminal justice, and life skills. | TABLE OF CONTENTSWe’re All in Transition 1Documentation/Contacts 2

• Personal Information 2
• Health/Medical Information 4

Job Search Information and Skills 5

• Education Snapshot 5
• Education/Training Details 6
• Work History/Experience 10
• Other Noteworthy Experiences 13
• Identify Good References 14
• 10 Steps to Job Search Success 16
• What’s Your Job Search IQ? 17
• How’s Your Attitude? 20
• Identify Your Transferable Skills 22
• Motivated Abilities and Skills (MAS) 23
• State a Clear Objective or Goal 24
• Complete Winning Applications 26
• Avoid Common Resume Mistakes 27
• Use the Internet and Email 29
• Network Your Way to Success 30
• Prepare Well for Job Interviews 33
• Avoid Common Interview Errors 34
• Deal With Red Flags 36
• If You Have a Criminal Record 37
• Prepare to Answer Key Questions 38
• Ask Informative Questions 41
• Close the Interview Right 42
• Follow Up the Interview 43
• Avoid 20 Salary Mistakes 44
• Accept the Job Offer 45

Job Survival and Success 46

• Survive and Thrive on the Job 46
• 10 Job Survival Strategies 47
• Conduct an Annual Career Check-Up 47

Life Skills and Action Planning 48

• Monthly Financial Plan 48
• Housing Plan 49
• Transportation Plan 49
• Health/Wellness Plan 50
• Addiction and Recovery Plan 51
• Anger Management Plan 51
• Useful Community-Based Services 52
• Key Contacts/Directory 53
• Appointment Calendar 54
• Checklist for Re-Entry Success 55

Key Re-Entry Success Resources 56