Guides: Re-Entry Resources: Job Resources

Books

Job Hunting
Learn how to search and apply for jobs with these books
Resumes
Resumes are an essential part of a serious job application. Learn how to create a winning resume with these books.
Cover Letters
Cover letters are an important tool that can be used to highlight your skills to potential employers.

Felony Record Hub
Felony Record Hub allows you to search jobs that will hire those with felony records.
Guide to Getting Hired After Incarceration
This guide, from Best Accredited Colleges, is designed to help formerly incarcerated people overcome obstacles and provides resources to help them seek education or find a career.
Jails to Jobs
Jails to Jobs, a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is an organization that gives formerly incarcerated individuals the tools and guidance they need to find employment.

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Big Interview This link opens in a new window
Learn basic interviewing techniques with Big Interview. This database also includes lessons tailored for job seekers who have served time in the prison system.

Career Resource Guide
With this guide you'll find library and community resources that will help you get started in your quest for a new career.

LearningExpress Library This link opens in a new window
Looking to land a job or promotion? This database includes information on resume writing, interviewing for jobs, and how to search for a job.

Library Job Seeker Classes & Events
Get the tools you need to step forward in your career. Whether you are looking for a new job or hoping to advance, the library can help you prepare with resume writing, interview preparation and job search classes.

ResumeMaker This link opens in a new window
ResumeMaker is a premium resume builder and career guide. Having a professional looking resume is just the start of your job search. ResumeMaker provides you with professionally written cover letter examples, in-depth career advice, salary information and job search tools.

CareerSource Central Florida
CareerSource offers virtual and in person services including career coaching, resume assistance, career placement and more.
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, Inc.
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida offers free career services to those in need.
Operation New Hope
Operation New Hope's Ready4Work program provides training and support to previously incarcerated individuals seeking jobs.
United Against Poverty
The Success Training Employment Program (STEP) through United Against Poverty provides job readiness skills to adults 18 and older, including those who have a criminal record.