What Is The Purpose of a Cover Letter?
A cover letter accompanies your resume as part of a job application. It provides further detail on how your skill set aligns with the role, what you can bring to the team and why you want the position. Cover letters allow recruiters and hiring managers to develop a better understanding of your suitability for a position.
What Is An Employment Portfolio?
An Employment Portfolio is a tool that will help you tell your story to an employer. It gathers all the documentation you need to show an employer who you are as a potential employee. It will contain some standard items for your job search and a couple of additional pieces that will be very useful if you have a long job gap or criminal convictions.
Concept: The 3 P’s of an Employment Comeback
For those recovering from addiction and past criminal justice involvement, the challenge is often not finding employment in general - there are many entry-level minimum wage jobs available. The bigger hurdle is finding a good job that pays well and has opportunities for advancement.