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Fresh Start!This workshop will help jobseekers develop
effective responses to both typical and difficult job interview questions; project a professional image that always makes a good first impression; speak more confidently about themselves and about their past.
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Discussion:
Perceptions, judgements, and attitudes.
How the “public” view ex-offenders.
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SKILLS
“Who am I What am I”
Handout
List your attributes/natural abilities
List skills
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Explaining Your Conviction
Application – Under the felony section write “I will explain my conviction in a personal interview.”
Write it out – state the facts, take responsibility for your actions, and emphasize desire to make a Fresh Start
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Explaining Your Conviction Cont’d…
1.) Introduction Statement:
Thanks for the opportunity to explain: I am not proud of what I did I am nervous talking about it, but I want to
be honest. I am glad you asked, because I want to be
up front.
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Explaining Your Conviction Cont’d…
2.) Take accountability!
What is accountability?
I was young and made a mistake. I made a poor choice. I made a mistake.
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Explaining Your Conviction Cont’d…
3.) Conviction: Talk about it I got into an altercation where someone got hurt
and I was wrong. I took something that did not belong to me and I
was wrong. I was somewhere I should not have been and I
was wrong. Note: Don’t use hostile words (assault, armed robbery, terrorist threats)
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Explaining Your Conviction Cont’d…
4.) Learn: What did you learn?
(Talk about what they learned while incarcerated)
During my rehabilitation I:Attended AA/NAUsed my time wisely to…Got my GEDWorked as a janitor, on the yard crew, as a clerk etcTook a vocational education class.
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Explaining Your Conviction Cont’d…
5.) Here and now:
(Talk about what you are doing positively, now)
I am here today to bring my skills…
1-Minute Commercial
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Conviction Explanation Example #1:
“I am glad you asked me, because I want to be up front with you. When I was younger I got involved with some people who were transporting drugs. I made some bad decisions in the past. During my incarceration I was chosen to work in the optical department where I got my certificate and I found I really enjoyed it. Now I am ready to get to work and prove that I can do a good job. That’s why I am applying with you. In fact, you qualify for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and you may receive subsidized wages.” List skills & attributes
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Conviction Explanation Example #2:
“I’m a little nervous talking about it, but, I want to be honest with you. Three years ago I was involved in an altercation in which the person was hurt. I am sorry it happened and I am paying restitution for it. While I was incarcerated, I attended anger management, took an education course to get my GED and worked as a clerk. I am a hard worker and have skills in (list skills) In fact, you may qualify for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and you can receive subsidized wages.”
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Complete Explanation Exercises
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More Interview Tips
GroomingAttire for an InterviewBody LanguageResearching CompaniesFollow up with a Thank You Letter
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Available/Additional ResourcesExpunging criminal records
Handout
Limited experience: Draw from skills you gained from classes, volunteering, extracurricular activities, internships, and other experiences to highlight skills identified in the job posting.
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Available/Additional Resources Cont’d...
Criminal record: Include work experience you had while incarcerated to close employment gaps. Highlight any experience or training you received that's related to your career goal. A functional resume style may work best.
Gaps in Employment: Highlight your qualifications in the top portion of your resume and de-emphasize employment dates.
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ANY QUESTIONS?Comments?
Career Counselor (559) 713-5001
www.employmentconnect.org