Designed for anyone (military, students, ex-offenders, etc.) facing a major life-changing transition

This action-oriented pocket guide is jam-packed with essential personal, job search, and employability information. Used by hundreds of workforce development programs, correctional institutions, and rehab facilities, this engaging and user-friendly resource is filled with essential: self-tests, advice, strategies, checklists, forms, plans, and resources.

Job Search Section

A large job search section helps users: document personal and professional information, identify important attitudes and transferable skills, assess Motivated Abilities and Skills (MAS), state a clear objective and set goals, complete job applications and write resumes and letters, conduct effective job interviews and follow up effectively, and negotiate compensation and accept job offers.

Job Survival and Success

A special job survival and success section offers sound advice on the “do's” and “don’ts” of being a successful employee as well as knowing when to move on to other jobs.

Life Skills Section

The guide also includes an important life skills section relating to: education and training, attitudes and goals, housing and transportation, addiction and recovery, health and wellness, financial planning, community services, and anger management.

Action Planning

An action planning section focuses on developing a: monthly financial plan, housing plan, transportation plan, health and wellness plan, addiction and recovery plan, and an anger management plan. This section also helps users identify useful community-based services, develop a list of helpful contacts, organize a calendar for documenting appointments, and use key re-entry resources.

Re-entry Resources

A final section includes recommended re-entry resources — books, DVDs, curriculum programs, and special value kits — that can assist anyone in transition.