Career Guidance Resource Center
The Career Resource Center is designed to help you understand what careers you are wired for, how to identify your strengths to promote on a resume, how to create a resume and how to find a job.
Career Match
Step 1: Take the Career Match Quiz
Take this free quiz with only 20 questions in under 2 minutes. Once you complete the quiz, register with your email address so you can access and re-access your results.
Step 2: Sort your career matches by education level and industries.
Now that you know your 'primary' and 'secondary' learning style, click on your learning style below to available resources.
Sort by Education Level
Sort by Industry
Step 3: Research these career matches and then 'Favorite' your top-3 careers.
Now that you know your 'primary' and 'secondary' learning style, click on your learning style below to available resources.
'Favorite' Top 3 Choices
Dashboard: Saved Favorites
Step 4: Go to Additional Resources below for resume help, job search or training.
Now that you have identified your top career matches, use the resources below to create a resume, search for a job or seek additional training.
Additional Resources
We provide additional resourses around developing your resume, searching for a job, and training and educational options. Click on the career guidance resource you have interest in.
Resume Resources
Identify Top-5 Resume Strengths
Resume Writing Guidance
Resume Writing Services
Job Search Resources
Successful Job Search TIps
Find a Job Near You
Staffing Support Providers
Ex-Offender Friendly Employers
Training & Education Resources
Training and Education Options
Resume Strengths Quiz
Make Your Resume Standout
by discovering your Top-5 Strengths to promote on your resume.
Take the Resume Strengths Quiz
This quiz is similar to the Career Match quiz already taken. Once you complete the quiz, register with your email address so you can access and re-access your results.
Resume Writing Tips
Now that you know your 'primary' and 'secondary' learning style, click on your learning style below to available resources.
"Building a Career After Incarceration"
How To Write a Resume Objective If You've Been Convicted
"Creating your resume and cover letter"
Resume Writing Services
Need to create a resume, have your current resume reviewed by a professional resume writer or need interview coaching?
Create a Resume (free resume builder tool)
Resume AI Review (upload your resume to be reviewed for free)
Interview Coaching (need help preparing for interviews)
Job Search Guidance Tips
Below are job boards that provide job listings for ex-offenders. Be sure to use the appropriate 'search term' once you get to job board.
15+ Tips To Get A Job With A Criminal Record in 2024
New Entry Job Hunting Plan
How do you talk about a conviction?
Job Search Services
Below are job boards that provide job listings for ex-offenders. Be sure to use the appropriate 'search term' once you get to job board.
2,300 offices nationwide to help search for jobs
Use Search Term: "felon"
Use Search Term: "felon friendly"
Use Search Term: "Jobs for ex offenders"
Job Support Services
Below are job boards that provide job listings for ex-offenders. Be sure to use the appropriate 'search term' once you get to job board.
Find a Job Center Near You (2,300 AJC Offices nationwide)
Find Local Re-Entry Service Providers by State and City
CEO has offices in 30 cities across the country. Find a location near you.
Find Re-Entry Programs, Industry and Work Readiness Training.
Felony-Friendly Employers
Find second chance companies by industry.
Listing of felony-friendly employers.
Listing of hiring companies.
Looking for businesses that hire people with criminal records?