How Do I Get People to Write Recommendation Letters?
For people in recovery rebuilding their professional lives, letters of recommendation are like gold. They help you stand out from other job applicants and show a prospective employer that you are a candidate they should take seriously.
What Are the Qualities of a Great Job in Early Recovery?
When I teach about employment in recovery, I use the ABC Employment Path as a template. The “A” in ABC stands for Any Job, meaning that in early recovery, you should be willing to take any job you can get to get used to working again and making money legally.
How Can Recovery Help Me Become More Valuable to an Employer?
For individuals recovering from addiction and alcoholism, one of the best ways to build value to an employer is to be engaged in some form of recovery. By “engaged in recovery,” I mean being active in any process that helps get you in connection with others, so you are not trying to manage not using substances on your own.
How Do I Come Back from a Relapse?
The most important thing: come back! Getting sober is rarely a straight line. It sometimes has some detours along the way.
What Skills Can I Learn in an “A” Job?
In the ABC Employment Path, the “A” stands for ANY job. This means that in early recovery or just after release from incarceration, the most important thing is to take any job possible to get used to working again, make some legal money, and begin to build skills. For some who were criminal justice-involved, there may also be a probation or parole requirement that includes work.
Where Are the Best Places to Look for Employment In Early Recovery?
When I got sober, I had some early setbacks finding work because I applied at the wrong places. I had a significant job gap and criminal convictions to contend with and applied at some large companies that couldn’t hire me due to their inflexible policies. Big mistake!