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" Careers in criminal justice and related fields : "
J. Scott Harr, Kären M. Hess
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BL
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705602
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b527791
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Harr, J. Scott
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| Title & Author
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Careers in criminal justice and related fields : : from internship to promotion /\ J. Scott Harr, Kären M. Hess
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| Edition Statement
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5th ed
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| Publication Statement
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Belmont, CA :: Thomson/Wadsworth,, c2006
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xxiv, 342 p. :: ill. ;; 28 cm
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| ISBN
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0534626203
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: 9780534626204
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| Notes
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Rev. ed. of: Seeking employment in criminal justice and related fields. 4th ed. c2003
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes
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| Contents
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section 1. The challenge -- 1. Employment trends : the world of work -- 2. First responders : careers in law enforcement, public safety and related fields -- 3. Careers in the courts, corrections and related fields -- 4. Careers in private security -- 5. On choosing a career : knowing the job and yourself -- 6. Internships : testing the waters -- section 2. Meeting the challenge : preparing -- 7. Physical fitness and testing -- 8. Other forms of testing -- 9. Attributes of successful candidates -- 10. The résumé : selling yourself on paper -- 11. Preparing for not getting the job -- section 3. Job-seeking strategies -- 12. The application process : finding and applying for jobs -- 13. You job-seeking uniform : presenting yourself as THE one to hire -- 14. The interview : a closer look -- section 4. Your future in your chosen profession -- 15. At last! You've got the job! Congratulations!!! -- 16. The career ladder : insights into promotion and job change -- 17. Job loss and change : the road less traveled
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Job hunting-- United States
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Law enforcement-- Vocational guidance-- United States
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Police-- Vocational guidance-- United States
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| Dewey Classification
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363.2023/73
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HV8143.H327 2006
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HV8143.H327 2006
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Harr, J. Scott.
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Hess, Kären M.,1939-
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