Felon in North Carolina looking for Job

Hello,

My name is Dylan and I am a two time felon. I have to 3rd degree burglary charges under my belt from 2004-2005 in New Jersey. I moved to North Carolina after Sandy hit the entire state of New Jersey. It is very hard to find work. I can not even get hired at the local McDonald's or other low entry level jobs. I feel like I am at the end of my rope. I have been out of trouble for so many years and still paying for my mistakes today. I feel hopeless. I can't provide for myself let alone for someone else.

I am 27 years old and I just want my life to start. I will take any kind of job but it seems that no one will take a chance on me. I currently live with a friend who has been taking care of me and supporting me. He is falling behind on his bills because of it. I am out of options. I am in a new state where I do not now anyone. No family or friends in the area and no one to help. I am desperately asking you for any help that you can give me.. I live in High Point, North Carolina. I have been rejected from everywhere over and over. Even from temp agencies. I do not know what else to do.

Please help!

Felon in North Carolina looking for Job

Hello Dylan,

I'm sorry you are having so much trouble. I am in New Jersey, and yes Sandy did a lot of damage here. The very first thing I suggest to every ex-offender and felon looking for jobs is to go to your local One-stop Career Center. There you will find a number of great resources that can help you find a job or even a

career. If you need a resume, you can get help getting one. If you need interview skills, you can get help. There are also lists of open positions in your area. In addition, you will find counselors that can give you employment assistance. Often the counselors know of employers who have hired ex-offenders and felons in the past.

You can find the office in High Point below:

High Point JobLink Career Center
607 Idol Street
High Point, NC 27262

You say you have applied for temporary employment. There is a trick to apply for temporary jobs. The trick is to apply at small independent agencies. Smaller agencies are a better choice than larger, nationally known ones. Independent agencies are free to hire anyone they choose and are more likely to hire ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs. You may find some in your local telephone directory. Apply to them as you would any other employer.

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