CHRA's Workforce Readiness Committee is dedicated to helping CHRA members and HR professionals who are in transition or looking for new employment opportunities.  Below you will find some useful information, documents, and suggested books/articles.

 
Useful Documents for Job Seekers:

• Career Resource Guide
• Employment Resources/Links
• Resume Checklist
• Sample Interview Questions and Responses
• Preparing for an Interview
• Creating an Elevator Speech
• Sample Elevator Speeches
• Career Search Tracking System

Getting Through It - Employment Articles to Provide Inspiration or Suggestions:

• The Ultimate Career Transition Plan:  How I Went from Unemployed to Re-Employed in 30 Minutes by Sardek P. Love
• Maintaining a Positive Attitute During Unemployment - Local Government Institute
• Tips for Staying Positive During Your Job Search - Helpguide.org / Authors: Melinda Smith, M.A.; and Robert Segal, M.A.
• Applying Online: A Barrier to Mature Workers? by Ryan McShane
• An Introspective Look at How Perspectives Shape Our Behaviors and Outcomes by Ryan McShane
• Five Ways to Stay Positive While Unemployed by Coach Wolfgang

Suggested Reading:

• Books suggested by CHRA's Workforce Readiness Committee