Job Readiness

Early in your recovery and looking for a job? Consider these resources to get a good start.

Job Readiness Resources for People in Recovery

Finding a job after substance use recovery can be tough. But many resources can help you succeed. Check out the Iowa Works website for state-wide job postings.

Additionally, there are numerous resources designed to improve your job readiness. This includes help with resumes, interview skills, and advice for your first day at work. The State of Iowa is offering job readiness workshops both virtually, and in person at IowaWORKS locations. Join a workshop to meet an expert. This can help you kickstart your career and move forward in your long-term recovery.

Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles, and less than perfect conditions. So what? Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident, and more and more successful.” —Mark Victor Hansen