| At times looking for a job as an ex-offender seems | | | | 3 Build a work history. |
| like one dead end after another. There are things that | | | | 4 Earn a wage until you can find permanent |
| can be done until that dream job comes along. | | | | employment. |
| Temporary Agencies | | | | Make a list of temporary agencies in your area. Call |
| Consider working as a temporary as a way of getting | | | | each one to find out what types of jobs they have |
| a permanent job. Temporary agencies are a great | | | | available. Apply just as you would any other employer. |
| way to quickly get back into the working world. Many | | | | One-Stop Career Centers |
| employers use agencies to try out new employees | | | | Each state has a network of centers that offer a |
| before hiring them. Good workers are hard to find. If | | | | variety of free services that can get you ready for |
| an employer sees that you are hard working, punctual | | | | work and assist you in finding employment. In addition, |
| and fit in well, he may offer the job permanently. Some | | | | these centers offer training programs that may |
| other advantages to using a temporary employment | | | | prepare you for a career. Some services available are: |
| service: | | | | Career planning and counseling |
| 1 You can try different types of work and develop | | | | Workshops (Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, and |
| new skills which can be used later. | | | | related topics. |
| 2 You can make new contacts. | | | | |