Felon Can't find a job as a Cook

Felon looks for job as a Cook

Hello sir,

I have many years experience as a cook. I even worked in the kitchen when I was incarcerated. Even with all of my experience, I can't find work. I filled out many applications but I have not found anything. I really enjoy cooking. I need some help.

A lot of people are looking for work. Please don't give up. Sometime ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs have to be a little creative.  I suggest getting your local telephone directory and make a list of all of the restaurants and bars/grilles in your area. Visit each one of them and inquire about open positions. Even if they don't have any openings, leave your contact information and make yourself available for on-call work. If you can, have personal business cards made up for you to leave with everyone you speak to.  Often restaurants are in trouble when employees for some reason or another cannot make it to work. You could fill in on an as needed basis. I'm sure if you do a good job, you will be at the top of the list when an opening arises.

 If you cannot find employment right away, consider working as a temporary employee.  Many permanent jobs are filled by people who started as temp employees.  If you do a good job, are punctual and have a good attitude, you may be hired as a regular employee. Check you local telephone directory for  temporary agencies to apply to.  There are even agencies that specialize in the hospitality industry.  Apply just as you would any other job.  Bear in mind that a felon stands a better opportunity by applying to smaller independently owned businesses that larger corporate companies.

  A felon finding a job will be easier with hard work and the right attitude.

I hope this helps.

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Felon Can't find a job as a Cook

Can the Federal Bonding Program help felons get jobs?

Can the Federal Bonding Program help felons get jobs? 

The Federal Bonding Program

I have three retail thefts at the felony level and one theft by deception felony as a result of drug addiction. My record dates back as far as 1999 with my last charge in 2001. I am a Radiation Therapist and a Radiographer. I worked in the mid west when my record was only 2 years old now I am in PA and I can't get a job because of my charges. I am so frustrated I don't know what to do. What does the bonding for felons to work do. Can you help me...maybe if I get bonded it would be easier to work.

 

 

Can the Federal Bonding Program help felons get jobs?

There are government programs that can help ex-offenders and felons get jobs.  One of the most effective is The Federal Bonding Program.  Employers may have issues concerning hiring people with have criminal records, poor work history or recovering alcohol or drug addicts. A lot employers are unwilling to hire ex-offenders or felons since they feel their past choices make them more likely to steal, commit fraud or be dishonest in other ways. Many felons are not able to be bonded. A bond is an insurance policy that protects an employer against money or property loss due to employee dishonesty. Certain criminal convictions make many felons ineligible for bonding by private companies. Felons, including anyone with a record of arrest, conviction or imprisonment, and anyone who has ever been on probation or parole, are considered "high risk" job applicants.

The Federal Bonding Program is  program sponsored by the Department of Labor. This program was created to assist high-risk, but qualified, job seekers who have bona fide offers of employment.  The Federal Bonding Program offers a business insurance policy that protects an employer against any possible losses incurred due to actions by high-risk employees. The program is designed to remove barriers to employment that high-risk job seekers - those who are qualified to work but need a second chance - face. It gives employers an incentive to hire qualified, high-risk job seekers who might otherwise be unable to find work.

These bonds are free of charge to both the applicant and the employer and can be issued for any job at any employer in any state, and covers any employee dishonesty. Any full or part-time employee paid wages (with Federal taxes automatically withheld) can be bonded, including persons hired by temporary employment agencies. Unfortunately, self-employed persons cannot be covered by these Fidelity Bonds. Fidelity bonds can help felons get jobs and can also be issued to cover already employed workers who need bonding to prevent being laid off or to secure transfer or promotion to a different job at their company.

An applicant can be bonded the same day the job offer is made. You can find more information about the program by contacting the addresses below:

Federal Bonding Program, ETA/DOL

1725 De Sales Street, NW Suite 700

Washington, DC 20036

1 (800) 233-2258

Federal Bonding Program

P.O. Box 293535

Lewisville, TX 750229

1 (888) 266-3562

You can also get information on the internet at http://www.bonds4jobs.com/state-coordinators.html

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Sex Offender wants job as truck driver

Sex Offender wants Job as Truck Driver

"You are awesome!! Great material for ex-felons!"

Dear Sir:

I can only say thank you for the vast amount of useful data on the truckers website.  I have submitted a great many emails, and the data provided was so helpful.

Unfortunately, it appears a student driver with a 20 year old sex offense is out in the cold.  Do you have any words of wisdom.  My work history for the past ten years is pretty good, and my offense was the only that I have, and I have an excellent driving and ticket record as I move toward obtaining my CDL.  I am open to anything now though, and just wanted to hear from a national expert.

Thank you,

Kay Gee

Sex Offender wants Job as Truck Driver

 
Hello Kay Gee,

Thank you for your kind words.  It's always good to hear that I am helping someone.  I have a few suggestions for you.  Sex offenders tend to get hired for jobs that have limited contact with others.  Small retailers and wholesalers that deliver may be a good place to start.  Just driving around, notice how many delivery trucks and vans have their telephone numbers on them.  Moving companies are another option.  Smaller companies are good places to start because they probably won't spend a lot of money on expensive background checks.

Secondly I suggest applying to temporary agencies.  Some specialize in providing drivers.  Smaller independent agencies may tend to hire more ex-offenders and felons than larger agencies.  Independent temp agencies make their own decisions on who to hire unlike larger agencies that may have policies handed down from a parent company.  On the initial application, you may want to leave the "Have you ever been convicted....." question blank.  If you get an interview be prepared to talk about your conviction.  The "blank" may come up.

Lastly, as I always suggest to all ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs is go to the nearest One-stop Career Center. There you will find resources to help you get a job including lists of open positions in your immediate area.

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Felons can find jobs and assistance

Hello,

My name is Angel and I'm having a really hard time. I am a felon and I can't seem to get a job anywhere. Nobody wants to deal with me . My parent agreed to help me get back on my feet. Now my parent is going back on their word so I'm all alone in a rough city trying to make it but nobody wants to give me a second chance.

I'm the mother of 4 and I can't get any help. I never went to jail I got probation and house arrest. I have finished house arrest but I have another year of probation and nobody is trying to give me the time of day. I'm about to be in the street and I have nothing to fall back on. No money, no car, and no home. I feel like I can't go on but I can't give up. Is there somebody, anybody out there I can go to.

I'm in Chicago and wow its hard here if u aren't a felon. I committed a white collar crime, conspiracy to commit fraud that seems to be the worst crime. Nobody wants to give u another chance. I messed up and I know I did and I don't ever wanna do anything illegal ever again. I was trying to feed my family. Being a single mom is a very challenging job but I know I don't have to commit a crime to survive but nobody will even give me a chance to prove that or myself. What do I do?

Angel

Felons can find jobs and assistance

Hello Angel,

My suggestion to you is to contact your local United Way office. The United Way could guide you to any number of services they support that may be able to help you and your family. You may also ask about services that assist ex-offenders and felons.

You can find the United Way in you area here: http://www.uw-mc.org/


As I always suggest to ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs, your local One-stop Career Center Can also assist you. There you will find a long list of services that can assist you in finding a job or a career. Take a look at the video below:

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Female felon needs job search help

I have been looking for employment for the past two months. I feel that I have been unable to land anything because of a felony on my record. I did not serve any jail time and my crime was only mail fraud. I had no idea it would be this hard.

Can you offer any suggestions or do you know of any agencies willing to assist those who may have trouble passing a background check.

Thanks,

Tazzy

  

Female felon needs job search help

Hello Tazzy,
 

Background checks are always on the minds of those with records.  I encourage all ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs to apply with well written resumes and cover letters.  Often when applicants apply directly to employers this way, the question of a criminal record never comes up. This will give a prospective employer the opportunity to meet the person behind the resume. This works especially well with smaller companies that are less likely to do expensive background checks.

When meeting people face-to-face about jobs, it’s important to be honest, but never offer information or go too deeply into your case.  Answer any question with as brief an answer as you can while responding honestly.

Consider working as a temporary as a way of getting a permanent job. Temporary agencies use temporary agencies to quickly fill job vacancies  Often if temporary employees are found to be good workers, they are hired on as permanent employees  Other advantages to temporary employment are:


* You can try new types of work and learn new skills

* You can make new contacts.

* Build a work history.

* Earn a wage until you can find more permanent employment.



Make a list of temporary agencies in your area. Call each one to find out what types of jobs they have available and how to submit an application.  many have online applications. Apply just as you would any other employer.  Once again, it may be to your advantage to apply to smaller independent companies that have fewer hiring restrictions than large national companies.  Small independent companies are free to hire anyone they choose.

One-Stop Career Centers

Each state has a network of centers that offer a variety of free services that can get you ready for work and assist you in finding employment. In addition, these centers offer training programs that can help on a felon job search. Some services available are:

Career planning and counseling

Workshops (Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, and related topics.)

Computers with internet access and word processing

Daily access to thousands of job listings

Job-related magazines and local newspapers

Job postings and referrals

Printers, fax machines, phones, and copiers for job search use

You can find the nearest location of the One Stop Career Center in your local phone book or on the web at:

www.servicelocator.org

Often there are counselors available who have experience assisting ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs.

I hope this helps.

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Will Juvenile Record Hurt Job Search?

Hello,

I have a juvenile record.  

When I was younger, I got into some trouble. Looking back, I'm really sorry for the things I've done. I am hoping that the stupid things I did as a kid won't keep me from having a good future. I want to go to college.  How can I move forward now?

Thanks for your help.

Calvin.

Will Juvenile Record Hurt Job Search?

Hello Calvin, 

That’s a very good question. Many people believe that juvenile records disappear when one reach the age of adulthood. In most cases, juvenile records are sealed by the court. When a case is “sealed” it can only be examined by order of the court. Sealing of a criminal record entails that a court clerk is ordered by a judge to conceal a court record of criminal proceedings from public view. The records are not destroyed because under certain conditions, a court can order that previously sealed records be reopened. Loosely speaking, the effect of sealing is the court treats the information in the record as if never existed.

 A court not only seals its records, but also orders that records with information about the charges held by others be sealed as well. Persons may then by rights and legally respond to any inquiries about the arrest, acquittal, conviction etc., as if they never happened. For instance, you may by rights in a job interview or even under oath to deny a sealed conviction. Once a record has been sealed it is not gone. It will be visible to law enforcement, government agencies and the courts. This may impact you eligibility for civil service jobs or jobs that require a license or certification.

In some states, juvenile records are automatically sealed. You can find out if your juvenile record was automatically sealed or if you have to apply to have it sealed. An Attorney can help you with this. You may be able to get free legal advice regarding this at your local legal aid office.

 I hope this helps




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Felon mom in PA needs help finding jobs

Q: Hi Mr. Mayo,

My name is Martha.  I am a Phlebotomist.  I just got a felony in 2010.   I live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Can you please help me help my self.  Before my conviction I was a phlebotomist working in a hospital.   I lost my job because of it.  My charges are aggravated assault and conspiracy.

Will I ever find work in that field again and if so what company should I go to or what programs are out here to help me help my self.  I also have a housing issue as well.  Do you have any advice on that.  I lost my section 8 due to my felony and I have a daughter I need to take care of before I lose her to the system.

Thank you for caring and God Bless You.  Maybe I can help others in PA as well.   I know a lot of brothers that need your advice,  two of my sons included.

Please respond ASAP.  Desperate running out of time.

Martha
 

Felon mom in PA needs help finding jobs

A:  Hello Martha,

I'm sorry you are having so much trouble.  May I also suggest contacting your local United Way office. The United Way could guide you to any number of services they support that may be able to help you and your
family. You may also ask about services that assist ex-offenders and felons looking jobs.

You can find the United Way in you area here:

United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania

As far as your career as a phlebotomist, you must find out if your conviction has affected your certification.  You must contact the place where you got your training.

I hope this helps.

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Felon in Tenn Needs help Finding a Job

Q: Hey,

I found your website and ur email and I live in Nashville TN, Link Antioch to be exact and I have one felony theft charge on my record. It all happened years ago and I am having trouble finding a job anywhere... even places like Burger King. If you know of any places in the Antioch / Nashville area that would be a good place for me to look I would be greatly appreciated.... I just turned 25 have a son that will be 6 in April and I need a job desperately. I have applied to so many places and Ive even tried lying on the application checking no in the felony question box to see if that would help.... Before my felony charge I worked at a Wal-Mart for a while and before that I used to help a buddy of mine laying floors. Carpet, hardwood, tile etc.... If you could help me at all I would really appreciate it. Thank you.

Felon in Tenn Needs help Finding a Job

A: Hello,

Frequent readers of my blog know, my first suggestion to ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs is the nearest One-stop Career Center. These are very underutilized resources that can not only help ex-offenders and felons get jobs but may help them find careers and vocational training.

In addition, these centers provide a long list of valuable services. Some services available are:
 

Career planning and counseling

Workshops (Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, and related topics.)

Computers with internet access and word processing

Daily access to thousands of job listings in your immediate area

Job postings and referrals

Printers, fax machines, phones, and copiers to use to find jobs

Each center has trained counselors that provide one-on-one assistance. Many of them have experience assisting ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs.

The nearest One-Stop to you is:

Tennessee Career Center at Humboldt

1481 West Mullins Street
Humboldt, TN 38343
phn: 731-784-3552

You can Find more information here:

Tennessee Career Center at Humbold

I hope this helps.

Are you an ex-offender or felon who has a question about finding a job with a criminal record? You could have your question answered right here. Email your question to: adogzheart2@gmail.com.

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Felon in Tenn Needs help Finding a Job

Sex offender looking for trucking job

 

Hi,

I'm a sex offender looking for a job in trucking.  It's hard to find a company. Can u help me?

Sex offender looking for trucking job

Sex offenses are among the most difficult convictions to overcome.  It is my experience. Sex offenders have a higher success rate when they apply for jobs that have limited contact with other employees or the public.  Truck driving is ideal for felons looking for a situation like this. Driving trucks is an option for many ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs.   I know many registered sex-offenders who are driving trucks. The challenge is to find a company that will offer you an opportunity. Here is a list of companies, some of which will hire ex-offenders.

http://www.truckersdispatch.com/truck-driving-and-felonies

This list includes notes of which companies consider hiring those with criminal backgrounds.

I hope this helps.

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Felon in Texas wants job as teacher

Hello, Do you know if someone who received Deferred Adjudication for a felony assault could receive Teaching Certification in Texas and teach?

Thank you






 

Felon in Texas wants job as teacher

 Hello,
 
In most cases I would not attempt an answer for a question of this nature because I am not a legal professional. I believe there are other ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs that are in similar situations, I will offer a suggestion. My understanding of deferred adjudication is, there is an initial plea of guilty. It is my understanding, once the conditions of the deferment are met (typically a fine and probation,) the charges are formally dropped. Since there is no conviction, you may legally answer “no” when the questions asked “Have you been convicted….” The charges although formally dropped, they will still remain as a charge and will appear on background checks as a charge and not a conviction.

Here is the tricky part. Even though the charges are dropped the deferment will always be visible to law enforcement the court system and government agencies. Since a state agency certifies teachers, it will be visible. Too many ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs assume that their convictions make them ineligible for hire. My suggestion is that you contact the State Board for Educator Certification to find out if your conviction will keep you from being certified in Texas. You can reach them here:


State Board for Educator Certification
1701 N. Congress Ave.
WBT 5-100
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 463-9734

I hope this helps.

 

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Volunteer wants to help ex-offenders and felons get jobs

Hello Eric!

My name is Ernestine and I volunteer at a drug and alcohol treatment facility for men on parole or probation in , Oregon. I have begun to facilitate an employment/transition preparation class at the facility. The class meets for an hour and twenty minutes once a week for about five weeks. To take full advantage of the time we have together, I want to make sure that we are covering the most useful information and tips. In your experience, what have been the most helpful and useful topics/exercises? Which kinds of game plans have been most successful for the men you have worked with?

Thank you so much!

Volunteer wants to help ex-offenders and felons get jobs

Hello Ernestine,


Getting a job requires a combination of things. If I had to single one or two things, I would say that the ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs would have to present a totally professional presentation. That is resume, dress and grooming. No one gets a second chance to make a first impression. Secondly, they must develop a plan of action that would help them get an extensive list of employers to apply to. Finding a job is indeed a numbers game. The more applications, the more interviews. More interviews mean more opportunities to get hired.

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Hoping to help boyfriend and other felons get jobs

Hello Eric,

First and foremost, I want to thank you for taking your time to both run your very informational blog as well as to view my e-mail. Secondly, I apologize in advance for the multiple questions that I am asking. Now, for some insight...I met my boyfriend two years ago, just before he was going to jail in MD for a violation of probation. He also confided in me from the start that he was facing seven felony charges in PA. Caring deeply for him, I agreed that so long as he was a changed man and did not participate in the activity that landed him in trouble in the first place from there on out, that I would stay with him. I waited for him while he served his violation of probation sentence, and ever since a little over a year ago, we have been in a serious, committed relationship. He has been sober ever since we met...and you can ask anyone, his friends, family, teachers, old co-workers...he has certainly changed, for the better.

Of course, our lives together have been a roller coaster. His charges from PA loomed for the first nine or so months of our relationship. Every court date, I did not know if he was returning to jail, and if I would be left waiting again. In the meantime, he did everything that he needed to. He voluntarily participated in rehab, did volunteer work at a local non-profit organization, and stayed sober. When his sentencing date came around, the judge recognized all of his hard work and let him off with six years of probation instead of the two years in jail that he had agreed to in the plea agreement. Even his lawyer was shocked, and shook his head when my boyfriend thanked him, before saying, "I did nothing. You did all of the work." The downside was that he officially became a convicted felon, instead of having pending felonies. Thankfully, they were dropped from seven to three.

This was very exciting news, of course. Even more so exciting was that a couple of hours after we got home, he received a phone call for an interview. By the next week, he already had a part-time job. He held the job for a month without any problems until recently. Despite being a very hard worker and increasing sales by $5,000 single-handedly in the short amount of time that he worked there, corporate obtained his background check and the store let him go. This was very frustrating, especially seeing as when he was hired, his managers knew every single little thing on his record. He was never dishonest about anything. The local store wanted him, but corporate did not.

This leaves us in a pickle. We have bills to pay, bills that I cannot afford on my own. We realize how much of a struggle it was for the first nine months for him to even get an interview, and here he is, back at square one. Everything feels like it happened so quickly - he was given a second chance, and it was ripped away from him just as fast. He has a strong resume that we have sent to numerous employers, but he obviously cannot pass a background check. Even local laboring agencies will not accept people with so much as a misdemeanor, since they are specifically for "individuals with clean records who just cannot find jobs," as he was told on the phone. He is getting pretty discouraged...I can provide emotional support, no problem, but financially, I cannot hold us both up for too long. What would your best suggestion be? Should he even mention this latest job on his resume? He was a great worker - they just did not want him after the background check. How is he supposed to explain working for simply a month to the next person who offers him an interview?

To add to his woes and dreams getting crushed, he wants so desperately to join the Army...unfortunately, every recruiter that we have talked to laughs in his face and turns him away. One of our best friends is a Sgt. MP and he keeps giving my boyfriend hope, though that goes away when the actual recruiters say there is no chance. Considering that my boyfriend was represented by a public defender in his court case involving the felony charges, what course of action can we take? I have seen on your blog the mentioning of sending letters to lessen felonies to misdemeanors, etc to help with this problem. It is just very confusing when his public defender says that he has to wait seven years to have his felonies expunged before he can join the Army, the judge says he only needs to finish probation to join the Army, and the recruiters say no matter how old a charge is, he can never join the Army.

Being with this man whom I care so deeply for and yet feel like I can't help is a very overwhelming feeling. I have such a strong passion now to organize and rally, to contact my local government to encourage them to encourage employers to hold ex-offender friendly job fairs, etc. not just for my boyfriend, but for all reformed convicts who truly do want to change their lives. How would I go about doing that? Would a letter suffice? Who would I even write to in our local government? I want to advocate to help others get the second chances that they deserve, I just feel as though I need a bit of direction or encouragement to get me going.

Thank you so much for reading, and God bless your work and all that you do.

-Hoping to Help

Hoping to help boyfriend and other felons get jobs

Your boyfriend is lucky to have someone like you in his corner. Many ex-offenders and felons usually don't have as much support. As for listing such a short term job, I would not. It would simply raise more questions. I would apply at smaller companies that can hire at their own discretion. Your boyfriend may also consider temporary employment. Once again he may have success applying at small independent employment agencies who are free to hire anyone they please rather than national companies that have stiffer corporate hiring guidelines. Another option is contact your local United Way. The United Way financially supports social service agencies including some which help ex-offenders or may even employ them. Goodwill Industries also have programs which help and employ ex-offenders and felons.

Expungement is not an option when seeking to join the military. Expungement does not erase convictions. It makes them unavailable for view from the public. They will always be visible to law enforcement, the court system and government agencies. The Army will grant waivers for those convicted of certain felonies allowing them to join. If the recruiter tell you that you are ineligible, then you are.

In these tough economic times, there are so many unemployed people who do not have criminal backgrounds making jobs for ex-offenders and felons even more difficult. An out-of-the-box approach may be to contact elected officials in your area and ask for help. He can express his desire to be employed and once again become a productive member of society. Elected officials have staff members that answer letters and respond to inquiries from citizens. Officials that could offer assistance are: Mayors, Council Members, Commissioners, Aldermen, Board Members, Assemblymen, and Judges. Never ask for jobs, only suggestions. He may be surprised how well this works.

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Can Withheld Adjudication hurt my chances to get jobs?

Hello, I am a mechanical engineer and I have not worked in over 5 years. I apply for up to 66 job postings a day and I rarely get a call back. I have a felony but it is "adjudicated withheld" which means I really do not have a felony. However, I discovered how easy it is to view my record online recently and I feel I am having trouble getting a call back because of it. In light of this, would it be advisable to include something on my resume or cover letter so I can at least survive the first round cut and get a return call?

I am too late in my career to throw it away and the idea of working for UPS or at a warehouse is not appealing.

Please tell me what I should do.

Thank you,

 Can Withheld Adjudication hurt my chances to get jobs?

David,

Frequently I get questions regarding Withheld Adjudication.  In Withheld Adjudication, there is an initial plea of guilty. The prosecuting attorney will offer a deal where certain conditions will placed on this plea. It is my understanding, once the conditions of the deferment are met (commonly a fine and probation,) the charges are officially dismissed. Because there is no conviction, you can legally answer “no” when the question is asked “Have you been convicted….” This will still stay as a charge and will appear on background checks as a charge and not a conviction. To absolutely certain of the status, you should check with the prosecutor or the probation officer associated with your case.

Regarding making reference to your charge on your resume or letters, I would suggest that you do not. Only talk about your charge if you are asked directly. If you are, you answer that the charges were dropped.

As I encourage all ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs, pay careful attention to the wording of the application. If it asks for convictions, you only have to list convictions. If it asks for arrests, you must list all arrests. If the charge is still a concern to you, you may qualify for expungement in your state.

I strongly suggest that you seek legal advice concerning this as I can only offer general information. You can contact your local legal aid office. You may be able to get low-cost or even free advice about deferment as it relates to your state.

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