LibGuides: Re-entry: Get Hired

Getting the Job

Ex-Offender's Job Interview Guide by Caryl Krannich; Ron Krannich
Call Number: 650.1408 KRANNICH 2009
ISBN: 9781570232824
Publication Date: 2008-10-21
Best Resumes and Letters for Ex-Offenders by Wendy Enelow; Ronald Krannich
Call Number: 650.142 ENELOW 2021
ISBN: 9781570234095
Publication Date: 2020-10-07
Best Resumes and Letters for Ex-Offenders by Wendy S. Enelow; Ronald L. Krannich
Call Number: 650.142 ENELOW 2006
ISBN: 9781570232510
Publication Date: 2006-01-23

Bexar County Resources

Bexar County Reentry Services
Reentry resources for a successful reintegration.

Welcome to San Antonio Public Library's libguide Re-entry. On this page, you'll find books about job hunting, writing resumes, job interviewing, and a link to Bexar County's Reentry Services.

Job Help Online

Learning Express Write a resume, explore career options, take practice tests such as EMS, firefighter, cosmetology, ASVAB, real estate, GED and more.

Brainfuse JobNow Have a professional review your resume and cover letter. Spanish speaking tutors are also available.

Texas Legal Guide to Reentry-Homelessness and Ex-prisoners --an excellent guide from TexasLawHelp.org

Goodwill's Suggestions for People with Criminal Background
Goodwill provides useful tips for job seekers with a criminal background. The local San Antonio Good Will career services can also help.

Looking for a Job

Best Jobs for Ex-Offenders by Ronald L. Krannich
Call Number: 650.14086 KRANNICH 2009
ISBN: 9781570233609
Publication Date: 2015-10-07
The message throughout is very clear: Ex-offenders ARE employable. Given the right informational tools and an action plan, they CAN become successful. The perfect book for creating a new future filled with freedom, purpose, joy, and prosperity!
The Ex-Offender's Quick Job Hunting Guide by Ronald Louis Krannich
Call Number: 650.14 KRANNICH
ISBN: 9781570233999
Publication Date: 2018-07-03
America's most widely used re-entry guide. Author Krannich shows job seekers how to conduct a successful job search starting with a self-assessment.
Do What You Are by Paul D. Tieger; Barbara Barron; Kelly Tieger
Call Number: 155.264 TIGER
ISBN: 9780316236737
Publication Date: 2014-04-15
Finding a career path that you're passionate about can be difficult--but it doesn't have to be! With this bestselling guide, learn how to find a fulfilling career that fits your personality.
What Color Is Your Parachute? 2020 by Richard N. Bolles
Call Number: 650.14 BOLLES
ISBN: 9781984856579
Publication Date: 2019-08-13
This classic job hunting book has been updated to reflect today's shifting job search landscape. People looking for 2nd chance careers will find much useful advice in the latest edition.