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Man, I Need a Job! 3rd Edition
An OPEN Information Series (TM) Publication
This newly revised edition focuses on the special employment needs
of people with a criminal history, including how to disclose the past on
job interviews and in interviews.  Covers standard job search skills
such as resumes, how to find openings and contact employers, with
updated information on using the Internet to find a job.  Offers advice
on how to handle rejection, find help in the community, and what it
takes to keep a job.  A strong motivational tool, including coping skills
needed to overcome a criminal stigma in the workplace. A highly
focused and cost-effective guide to one of the key ingredients to
successful reentry.

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82 pages - $7.95 single copy plus shipping and handling – See Order
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Necesito Empleo! 2nd Edition
An OPEN Information Series (TM) Publication
Practical job search advice for people with a criminal record, this book
will help Spanish-speaking offenders find a job and develop a
successful role in community life.  A professional translation of Man, I
Need a Job! 2nd Edition.

75 pages - $7.95 single copy plus shipping and handling – See Order
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Man I Need a Job! 2nd Edition -- Audio
An OPEN Information Series (TM) Audio Production
Full-length audio version of Man, I Need a Job! 2nd Edition. Ideal for
non-readers and for use in classroom discussions.

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No One Will Hire Me! (3rd Ed. -- 2006)
Avoid 17 Mistakes and Win the Job
by Ron and Caryl Krannich, Ph.Ds
It's the often-heard lament of disillusioned job seekers who lack the
will to go on with their frustrating job search - "No one will hire me!"

Misunderstanding job market realities, job seekers make numerous
mistakes that frequently result in self-fulfilling prophecies. Two of
America's leading career experts identify 17 key mistakes job seekers
make, from failing to articulate goals and knowing one's worth to
improperly using Internet resources, looking for jobs in the wrong
places, and prematurely accepting a job offer.

Each chapter identifies a major mistake and then offers analyses, self-
tests, exercises, and resources for avoiding the error in the future. The
perfect job search guide for everyone, from students, job changers,
and displaced executives to ex-offenders and transitioning military
personnel.

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THE AUTHORS: Ron and Caryl Krannich are two of America's leading
career and travel writers who have authored more than 80 books. They
reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Job Interview Tips for People with Not-So-Hot Backgrounds
How to Put Red Flags Behind You to Win the Job
by Ron and Caryl Krannich, Ph.Ds
You must do well in the job interview to get  job offer.  But what should
you say and do if you have red flags in your background – you’re a job
hopper, lack focus, been incarcerated, experienced drug and alcohol
problems, got fired, dropped out of school, received poor grades, lack
experience, or appear over-qualified?  Can you convince the
prospective employer that you should be hired despite your red flags?  
Since employers want to make smart hiring decisions, they look for
reasons not to hire you.  Above all, they want to know the truth about
you.

So how do you plan to tell the truth about your background and when?
Here’s the book that finally sheds light on this critical issue for millions
of individuals who have difficult but promising backgrounds.
Examining the whole interview process, from preparation to close, it
gives special attention to nine important red flags employers often
interpret as job knock-outs.

Stressing the importance of preparation, the authors show how to best
handle each of these potential red flags by offering useful strategies
along with sample red flag questions and answers.

Whatever you do, make sure you speak the language of employers
who are looking for truthfulness, character, and value in candidates.
With the help of this unique book, you can quickly learn to turn your red
flags into green lights for renewed job and career success!

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