Subject index. Tables -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- About the authors -- appendix I. challenge -- ch. 1. Employment trends : the world of work -- ch. 2. Careers in law enforcement -- ch. 3. Careers in the courts and corrections -- ch. 4. Careers in private security -- ch. 5. On choosing a career : knowing the job and yourself -- section 2. Meeting the challenge : preparing -- ch. 6. Physical fitness and testing -- ch. 7. Other forms of testing -- ch. 8. Attributes of succesful candidates -- ch. 9. The resume : selling yourself on paper -- ch. 10. Preparing for not getting the job -- section 3. Job-seeking strategies -- ch. 11. The application process : finding and applying for jobs -- ch. 12. Your job-seeking uniform : presenting yourself as THE one to hire -- ch. 13. The interview -- section 4. Your future in your chosen profession -- ch. 14. At last! You've got the job! Congratulations!!! -- ch. 15. The career ladder : insights into promotions -- ch. 16. Job loss and change : the road less traveled -- appendix A. Definitions of SCANS know-how (workplace competencies and foundation skills) -- appendix B. IACP police code of conduct -- appendix C. ASIS security code of ethics -- appendix D. Resume worksheets -- appendix E. Sample resumes -- appendix F. Sample cover letter and follow-up letter -- appendix G. Job information sources -- appendix H. Sample application form -- appendix I. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines -- Author index -- Subject index.
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