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Addressing both the public and the private sector, Harr (Concordia University-St. Paul) and Hess (Normandale Community College) discuss career opportunities throughout the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, courts, corrections, local, state, and federal agencies, and private security. Their advice spans specific careers, job seeking, promotions, and the career ladder. Essays by professionals offer insight into specific positions, and journal activities are included. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This book provides students with the necessary information to help them enter the field of criminal justice--from finding a criminal justice internship all the way to locating the right criminal justice profession for them. It also helps students develop a job-search strategy, offering information on internship requirements, professional conduct, résumés, interviews, and locating jobs. It is also a valuable resource to those in the field who are interested in professional development, job change and promotional advancement. To reflect the changes to the new edition, the title has been changed from SEEKING EMPLOYMENT IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND RELATED FIELDS to CAREERS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND RELATED FIELDS: FROM INTERNSHIP TO PROMOTION, Fifth Edition.
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