This week, you will be drafting an ATS resumé (applicant tracking system), and a cover letter. Discuss your experience with these important aspects of the career process: Do you prefer to use template designs for resumés/cover letters? When do you need to use ATS (applicant tracking system) resumés (and why)? How should you think about … Read more
An inmate’s education level has shown to help reduce recidivism. Discuss and debate the use of federal monies for Pell Grants to prison residents who are college students. Do you think that inmates should or should not receive these monies? Why or why not? Support your opinion
Consider the skills that you have: Identify two (2) skills you have developed through experience, as well as two (2) skills that are natural to you. How do you believe that these skills help you in your career? What additional skills do you need to develop to be successful? Explain your answers.
Several women’s prisons have nurseries for inmate’s babies. Comment on whether similar programs should be offered to the inmate fathers. If so, how would it be structured? If not, why not?
What if your county’s jail is overcrowded and building conditions are deteriorating? Despite budget cuts, you must propose plans for the jail’s future at the next community meeting. What do you say and why. Be specific.
This interactive activity will provide insight to building your personal brand. It is helpful to review these exercises before completing the unit discussion and assignments.
A good way to think about how to define your personal brand is to imagine what people might say about you when you leave the room. After previewing this week’s Readings and Resources, be prepared to discuss the following: Put yourself in that scenario. List your three (3) traits and three (3) skills that those … Read more
Describe some of the frivolous lawsuits filed by inmates over the years. Include costs associated with such litigation. What are some suggestions for limiting the filing of such lawsuits.
Career development is a lifelong process in which we become aware of, interested in, knowledgeable about, and skilled in a career. In this Discussion Board, you are asked to share information about your current work life and what your career goal is upon earning your degree.After reviewing the Career Development Stages Table Career Development Stages … Read more
Research wrongful convictions in the United States as proven by DNA evidence. Discuss whether or not those wrongfully convicted should or should not be compensated. Explain why or why not. Support your opinion.