Seeking Employment in Criminal Justice and Related Fields (with CD-ROM)

by Harr, J. Scott; Hess, Kären M.

• ISBN13: 9780534576677
• ISBN10: 0534576672
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-05-13
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

This book provides students with extensive information on the wide range of Criminal Justice professions. It also helps students develop a job search strategy and provides information on writing resumes, effective interviewing techniques, and finding jobs.

Table of Contents

The Challenge

Employment Trends: the World of Work

First Responders: Careers in Law Enforcement, Public Safety, and Related Fields

Careers in the Courts, Corrections, and Related Fields

Careers in Private Security

On Choosing a Career: Knowing the Job and Yourself

Meeting the Challenge

Physical Fitness and Testing

Other Forms of Testing

Attributes of Successful Candidates

The Resume: Selling Yourself on Paper

Preparing for Not Getting the Job

Job-Seeking Strategies

The Application Process: Finding and Applying for Jobs

Your Job-Seeking Uniform: Presenting Yourself as THE One to Hire

The Interview: A Closer Look

Your Future In Your Chosen Profession

At Last! You've Got the Job! Congratulations!!

The Career Ladder: Insights into Promotions and Job Change

Job Loss and Change: the Road Less Traveled

Epilogue

Appendices

Author Index

Subject Index

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