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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Job Opportunities for Felons

4:30 AM Posted by: Eric Mayo
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Greetings,

I was able to read your website, and I am interested in your philosophy. I am a 28 year old felon in Alabama. My crime was credit card fraud and ID theft. Since it was my first conviction, I was granted 1 year parole with court costs. Even though the punishment is light, I am unable to find a job to help pay off the dues and support my family.

I have learned of the Federal Bonding Program, but it doesn't seem to be getting me anywhere. I have been on many interviews where I have put the crimes on the application, but they insist on running a background check, which of course comes up with the convictions. Then they say that I cannot be hired, even though it was on the application before you ran the social security number through.

I keep trying somehow, someway everyday; and, I am not picky about jobs. I apply for general labor positions as well as a way to get on my feet. I apply with resumes and cover letters. Is there something else I am missing? Any advice would be welcome.

Sincerely,

Jay

Job Opportunities for Felons

Hello Jay,

I'm sorry you are having so much trouble. Finding a job unfortunately is not an exact science. Finding a job with a criminal record is even tougher.

I suggest to all ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs to tell everyone they know that are looking for employment. Many people got their job leads from people they know. This is called networking. Networking is the most effective method of finding employment leads. Most jobs are never advertised because they are usually filled by personal contacts. In fact, employers would rather hire someone referred to them by people they know rather than to painfully sort through resumes and applications. How many people do you know? Each one of them could potentially help a felon get a job.

• Friends
• Relatives
• Neighbors
• Parole/probation officers
• Members of your religious group (especially ministers, priests, imams, etc.)
• Former teachers
• Former co- workers
• Former employers
• Classmates
• Casual acquaintances
• People you do business with (Hairstylists, barbers, doctors)

Look at the list above. In each group, list five people that you can contact. That is at least 55
people that could help you in your job search. Let each person know that you are looking for a job
and that any information they have for you would be helpful. Have copies of your resume handy
for your contacts to give to other people.

Another suggestion is to locate your local Goodwill. Goodwill hires ex-offenders and ex felons everyday giving them an opportunity to re-enter society.

I suggest to all felons looking for jobs to visit their local One-stop Career Center. At the center you will find services than can help you find a job including resume preparation, interviewing skills and lists of available jobs in your area. The center has counselors that provide one-on-one assistance to get you on your way. The counselors can also put you in contact with resources that could help you with your growing family.

You can find the center nearest to you at the link below

http://servicelocator.org

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Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Federal Bonding Program helps Felons get Jobs

8:00 AM Posted by: Eric Mayo
Posted in: ex offender jobs , ex-offender , Federal Bonding Program , felon , felon jobs , felons jobs , jobs , jobs for ex-offenders , Jobs for felons

Federal Bonding Program helps felons get jobs

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Employers might have concerns about certain job applicants and perhaps hesitant to hire them because they have criminal records, little or no work backgrounds or recovering alcohol or drug addicts. Some employers are reluctant to hire ex-offenders or felons because they feel their backgrounds make them more probable to steal, commit fraud or be dishonorable in other ways. Many felons are not able to be bonded. A bond is an insurance policy issued by an agency that protects an employer against money or property loss due to employee dishonesty. Certain criminal convictions make many felons unqualified for private bonding. Felons, including anyone with a record of arrest, conviction or imprisonment, and anyone who has ever been on probation or parole, are considered "at-risk" job applicants.

Federal Bonding Program is sponsored by the Department of Labor. Bonds are issued for those who are unable to be bonded privately. The bonds are issued at no cost to the employer and could be an incentive to hire an applicant. Criminal records become less of a concern to employers if they are assured that they are protected from loss of money or property due to theft.

Bond issuance applies to any job at any employer in any state, and covers any employee dishonesty committed on or away from the employer’s actual job location. 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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Friday, September 26, 2014

Veterans looking for Jobs

12:03 PM Posted by: Eric Mayo
Posted in: companies hire ex felons , Federal Bonding Program , Felon Job. , felon jobs. ex-offender jobs , felon military , jobs for convicted felons , jobs for veterans

Veterans looking for Jobs

My husband is a retired army veteran with a few minor misdemeanors and a Wanton Endangerment charge. Any ideas of a network or job market we could job hunt in? The Wanton Endangerment is from an ex girlfriend claiming to point a gun at her. Looks ugly on paper. This was 3.5 yrs ago.

Where do we begin to take our first step?

Please help and thank you for your time

Veterans looking job Jobs

Hello,

I have a question. Is the Wanton Endangerment a conviction or merely a charge? I ask because employers are more interested in convictions rather than charges. You may want to get that information. Most applications only ask about convictions. No need to list something that is not a conviction.

In regards to networking, the Veterans Administration has several programs to assist veterans looking for jobs.

You can get more information on these programs and other forms of veteran assistance here:

http://www.va.gov/jobs/

Many employers give veterans preference when hiring. There are even tax incentives offered to employers for hiring veterans. Your husband may want to point this out when interviewing for jobs. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit offers employers tax breaks for hiring individuals that are in certain targeted segments of the population. Veterans are one of the targeted groups. You can get more information on the WOTC here:

http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Work-Opportunity-Tax-Credit-Frequently-Asked-Questions-and-Answers

I hope this helps