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PRACTICAL CAREER RESOURCES

Prepare with intention.
Move with confidence.

Useful advice for building a career—whether you are exploring recovery-sector work or pursuing opportunities in another field.

Career preparation · 6-minute guide

Build a skills-first resume

Show what you can do. Keep medical and personal recovery information private unless you choose otherwise.

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  1. Lead with a clear professional summary and the roles you are targeting.
  2. List measurable achievements, customer service, reliability and technical strengths.
  3. Use employment dates accurately; describe skills gained through volunteer work or training without inventing experience.
  4. Match keywords to the employer's published requirements and proofread the final copy.
Interview readiness · 5-minute guide

Prepare for your next interview

Practice specific examples that demonstrate qualifications and readiness for the work.

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  1. Research the employer's mission, services and actual job requirements.
  2. Prepare three examples using the situation, action and result structure.
  3. Ask about schedules, supervision, training, role expectations and accommodations through appropriate channels.
  4. Your recovery background is personal. You are not required to disclose medical details to explain why you are qualified.
Training pathways · Resource checklist

Understand career credentials

Many roles in clinical and recovery support have state-specific requirements.

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  1. Identify the job's required license, certificate and supervised experience.
  2. Confirm requirements with the official state licensing or certification authority.
  3. Verify training providers and costs independently before enrolling.
  4. Review renewal, background check and supervised work requirements for your intended role.
Career decisions · 4-minute guide

Evaluate a job offer

Assess pay, schedule, benefits and expectations before accepting.

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  1. Compare the written offer to the job description and published pay range.
  2. Confirm classification, start date, worksite, training, supervision and benefits.
  3. Be cautious about any recruiter requesting application fees, bank details or payments before a legitimate offer.
  4. Save records and follow up using the employer's verified official channels.
AUTHORITATIVE RESOURCES

Verify credentials and workplace rights.

Use the original source when checking certification rules, hiring practices or employment protection.

U.S. Department of Labor — Recovery-Ready Workplace Toolkit ↗EEOC — Job applicants and the ADA ↗CareerOneStop — Training and career guidance ↗
YOUR CAREER, YOUR PACE

Preparation that moves you forward.

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Practical resume, interview and credential guidance you can use.

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Build confidence and job-ready skills with achievable next steps.