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Creating your own PWP (Personal Web Page)

Introduction

Entering the job market after prison can be difficult. At Fair Shake we think that creating a Personal Web Page (PWP) can provide an extra edge over basic job applications. We believe that many job applications and resume templates may not offer sufficient opportunity to show your skills, training or character. Your PWP offers a way for you to share work experience that is outside of traditional employment, lessons learned beyond school walls, and a chance for you and those who know you to speak on your behalf.

Your PWP can help employers get to know you and see that you are a problem-solver, a team-player, a go-getter, a parent, a volunteer, a Cubs fan, and other personal qualities. Who you are can shine through your previously incarcerated status. Varied work experience, training and skills learned while incarcerated can be applied here. You can comment about your crime and your perspective on it now. Certificates, letters of recommendation and other important documents can be safely stored for your chosen viewers. Your hobbies and interests may
spark conversation on interview day!

Getting your page ready for viewing can be quick and easy.

Getting Started

The first step in creating a PWP is navigating to the editing section! The Member Menu will always be available when you are logged into the website.

Clicking on the Personal Web Page button in the top or left member menu will bring you to the editor.

The tabs that you see just under your name let you add or delete information in the various sections.

Tab descriptions:

• Personal Info – Information about YOU! Your contact information, hobbies, interests and plenty of
room to write anything about yourself.

• Work / Experience – This area is all about the work experience you’ve gained and skills you’ve
learned. Your work experiences, job titles, skills, and things you have been recognized for can go
here. These occupations can include work while in prison too!

• Education – Education and Training can increase your opportunities. Education comes in many
forms: in can include schools, certifications, on-line institutes, apprentice experiences or anything
that has increased your knowledge and ability to be useful at work. Training can also be many
things, maybe a commercial driver’s license or helping plumb a house for Habitat for Humanity.

• Documents / Photos – You can add as many photos and documents as you wish to post. We
suggest using a photo of you smiling for your account so when someone visits your page they feel
invited. Adding personal photos help your visitor get to know you, making documents public gives
them download.

• Data Manager – A pie chart of the data use in your account

• Preview – Check out your updated PWP any time you wish!