Career Exploration
This phrase reminds us that incarceration doesn’t have to mean financial failure.
What is "A criminal sentence is NOT a sentence to poverty"?
This part of the resume scanning process determines if your resume gets seen by a human
What is an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)?
You should wear these colors for a professional interview appearance.
What are black, navy, gray, or white?
This Wisconsin law protects workers from job discrimination
What is the Wisconsin Fair Employment Law?
This mindset is encouraged in the presentation's final message.
What is DREAM BIG?
This federal form helps students apply for financial aid.
What is FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)?
You should always follow these closely when filling out a job application.
What are instructions?
This optional document helps explain past convictions and demonstrate growth.
What is a Letter of Explanation?
Under this law, employers may only reject candidates for a conviction if this applies
What is if the offense is substantially related to the job?
You should always do this before submitting a job application.
What is proofread or double-check your answers?
This program provides workforce training and support for those receiving FoodShare
What is FSET (Foodshare Employment and Training)?
This resume format highlights work experience in reverse order.
What is a chronological resume?
This government program provides insurance to employers who hire justice-impacted individuals.
What is the Fidelity Bonding Program?
This phrase means employers can’t ask about your criminal history on the initial application.
What is “Ban the Box”?
This document helps market your qualifications to potential employers.
What is a resume?
This organization connects justice-impacted individuals with job training and apprenticeships in construction and manufacturing.
What is WRTP–BIG STEP?
This resume style focuses more on skills and qualifications than job history.
What is a functional resume?
One way to show you’ve prepared for an interview is to learn about this.
What is the company or organization?
Employers covered by this federal rule must delay asking about criminal history.
What is "Ban the Box" for federal, state, or local government jobs?
To prepare for interviews, it helps to research this local detail about pay.
What are salary ranges for your job in your area?
This act funds employment and training services for adults and dislocated workers.
What is WIOA (Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act)?
These are words or phrases tailored to the job description that increase your resume’s chances in ATS.
What are keywords?
When discussing your conviction, you should take this approach.
What is take ownership, briefly explain, and focus on your growth?
This term appears in Wisconsin’s online court records and may affect how convictions appear.
What is “Judgment of Conviction” or CCAP?
Wearing this kind of clothing shows confidence and professionalism.
What is business casual or professional attire?