I often hear of people using Indeed to look for jobs. In fact, Indeed says that it gets 140 million unique visitors to its website every month. Out of that number, I wonder how many real job leads are found there and out of that number, how many people actually get jobs. When you click on the "apply" links on the Indeed website, what happens? When you click the "apply" link you are asked for your personal information but I'm not really sure if the application actually reaches the employer.
My experience is that when you sign up with Indeed your email address is sold and you will get tons of emails from career schools, how to make money at home schemes and other things that have nothing to do with getting jobs. I never encourage the ex-offenders and felons I work with to use Indeed. A lot of the job listings are stale and the jobs are no longer there. I have also seen instances where the job didn't even exist. For instance, I saw one job listed that I always see in my area here in southern New Jersey. I mean that I see the same job listed all the time. It was for a job at a nationwide retailer. It was one of the companies on my list of companies that hire ex-offenders and felons. So, I went to the store to talk to the manager, who I have known for years to see if the job was actually open. The manger told me that he had no openings and that Indeed has had that job posted for months.
I Never Use Indeed To Help Felons Get Jobs
Can Indeed be valuable in any way? I teach my students that if they must use Indeed, never sign up for their website so they don't get bombarded with a bunch of spam emails. Secondly search for jobs their area but don't click the links on the Indeed website. Instead of clicking the link, look up the company on your own. For example, if Indeed lists a job at XYZ company, don't click the link on Indeed, go directly to the XYZ website. Once you get there look for the link to the company's own employment section. It often is at the very bottom in small print and it may say "Employment" or "Careers." Click on the link. You will be surprised at what you will find. You will find all of the actual open positions along with the job descriptions, requirement and how to apply. If the company is nation-wide the job listings will be listed by geographical location. You will often find more jobs than are listed on Indeed.
You will find that this will result in more and better job leads.
Best of luck in your job search. Please feel free to comment on this article.
Lady Felon has Made Mistakes but Trying to move Forward
Dear Mr. Mayo,
This letter is finding it's way to you today because thru out this
journey I've been venturing alone I fortunately asked Google the right
question, browsed the Internet tapping in the direction to find you, or
possibly just a higher power. Whatever it was that has lead me to this
path I'm taking my opportunity to finally find someone who can guide me
in the direction I needed to be in months possibly years ago.
My name is
Kandy, I am as of 01/06/2015 convicted felon ×7, I by the grace
of God was fortunate enough to be blessed to keep my nursing license.
Yes, I am a licensed practical nurse 10 years, 11 years 03/09/2016. & was a nursing assistant 12 years before that. My license is under suspension at least until March 15, 2017.
But thru all the court proceedings, separation from my husband of 18
years, 2 kids then 12y/o & 4y/o, losing our home, cars, dignity,
job, income, I mean literally losing everything besides the ability to
breathe.
So I have only worked about 3 months in the past 2 years. I'm
desperate to learn all I can to just make some kind of progress towards
employment. Still legally married, my husband in his trade 15 years
making $38.74 hourly, now about to take his journey man's test making
about $45-$50 an hour and have to beg for $20 fir gas to get his
children across town to school. I could go on and on. What is most
important is I'm hard working, dedicated, always give 110% even in
chaotic/stressful/basic events. I believe strongly in working as a team,
doing whatever it takes to get the job done, I'm humble and learn
quickly, if I don't know something I'll bust my tail to figure it out,
compassionate, silly, friendly, outgoing, energetic, intelligent,
professional. 100% adult /woman enough to admit that I admit only
naming my hood qualities but know that I have many bad as does the rest
of the human race, but I conduct myself in a respectful professional
manner. I know there's a time and an place for everything and can admit
when I'm wrong, as well as right my wrongs proudly. Lastly I'm
genuinely a good person that made mistakes, who's life got the best of
for a minute, but I am sober 4 years & 79 days since 11/01/11.
I will help any and everyone I can always have everyday of my life.
Before this letter I had been do ashamed and humiliated that I fell off
from heart ache, too proud to ask for help, & wanted to fix my life
quickly & quietly before it all came out. However, I'm broke and
struggling while bringing my children to suffer with me.
So my story
doesn't end here, this is one step towards my success story no matter
the outcome. Your an amazing man to do any of this, from my travels
down this path I now have a desire and passion to do what you are doing, to
help change things to where a mistake doesn't mean a life sentence no
matter what your actual sentence was. To help show that of you give
incentives, rewards, & just give a chance not taking an Ex-Offenders
rights/privileges & commodities away even after their debt is paid,
sentence maxed out, or they do any and every thing they are offered to
rehabilitate themselves. Maybe one day they will see its the
struggle, the difficulty, the failure time & time again, constant
disappointment, the prejudicial preconceived notions of who or what a
person is only because they got caught while everyone commits some kind
of crime breaking the law as we are not perfect it's enviable doesn't
give the right to judge, revoke all amenities and then wonder why
there's drug epidemics, and why people re-offend causing revolving
doors. I hope to hear from you soon, to listen, learn, and complete any
info u throw my way. I thank you so much for your time, be safe &
have a great day.
Sincerely,
Kandy
Lady Felon has Made Mistakes but Trying to move Forward
Hello Kandy,
I'm sorry you are having so much trouble. I hear time and time again that society should be more forgiving in its treatment of ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs. While this may be true, most of the people I meet consciously committed the crimes they were convicted of and they know of the penalties that come along with getting caught. That is the risk they take when they choose to play the game. The rules are clear, if you get caught, you will probably get some time, you will be an outcast of society and it will be difficult to get a job. Everyone know this, so I have to remind them that they are not victims. They must accept the fact that they screwed up their lives so they are responsible to for fixing it. Will it be hard? Yes! Will they need help? Yes, all they can get.
My first suggestion is for you to contact the nearest United Way Office. The United way supports a number of social service agencies that may be able to help your family. There may also be services that aid ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs and organizations that advocate for them.
Next, you will have to build a job search plan. First decide what type of work you are qualified to do. You will then need a resume. If you do not have one, You may be able to get help at your nearest One-stop Career Center.
Daily access to thousands of job listings
Each state has a network of centers that offer a variety of free
services that can help prepare you for a job and assist you in finding employment. In addition, these centers offer aid for career training. You may be able to get training for a career that may not be impacted by your record.
Some services available are:
Career planning and counseling
Workshops (Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, and related topics.)
Computers with internet access and word processing
Job-related magazines and local newspapers
Job postings and referrals
Printers, fax machines, phones, and copiers for job search use
You will be able to find the One-stop Career Center near you by clicking the link below:
Stay strong and take advantage of the resources available to you. It won't be easy but a little hard work and guidance can help you overcome what has been a difficult situation.
I hope this helps.
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Lady Felon has Made Mistakes but Trying to move Forward
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Hello. I was looking online and came across your page. I'm a black
female age 34. Two years ago I was 8 months pregnant and the father of
my child decided to beat me up right in his front doorway. To get away I
broke the living room window right next to his doorway and got away as
quick as I could. He called the police I assume because he knew if I
beat him to it it would fall on him. I wasn't arrested but had to go
back and fourth to court and the stress was causing issues with my
pregnancy because I was due to have my daughter. My lawyer told me my
options. He said if I wanted to get it over with I could plea guilty and
just get a misdemeanor which wouldn't affect me going back to work.
Evidently it has because I'm emailing you. I'm getting turned down left
and right because I have a misdemeanor in criminal mischief 4th degree. I
have been working since I was 13 and not being able to find a job is
taking a toll on me. Any advice you could give would be greatly
appreciated.
Thanks
Roxie
Jobs for Ex-offenders: Lady Ex-offender Needs Job Search Help
Hello Roxie,
Not to diminish how you feel, but there are ex-offenders and felons being hired everyday with far worse convictions than yours. Your lack of success may be more attributed to your approach than your conviction.
Many ex-offenders and felons do not get interviews because they make mistakes on applications. Your first contact with an employer may be filling out an application. Employers use applications to decide who to interview and who not to interview.
Ex-offenders and felons often have a dilemma. "Do I tell the truth and risk not getting an interview?" "Do I lie and hope that no one finds out?" I advise my students to always be honest. If you are dishonest about having a criminal record, you risk having the truth exposed later. You may get a job only to lose it after the employer finds out the truth through a background check or some other means. You will be fired for being dishonest and falsifying your application not because you have a criminal record.
To give yourself the best chance of getting an interview, you must understand how applications work. Here are tips to completing an application that will get you an interview.
Follow directions. Always read the entire application before you begin. If there is anything you do not understand, ask for an explanation.
Be neat. Print very clearly using blue or black ink only. If you don't print well, ask if you may take the application home and bring it back. Get someone who has neat handwriting to help you. Always ask for an extra application just in case something goes wrong. Never, never, never use white out on an application. Using White out will nullify some applications. To be on the safe side use an erasable pen. Never crumple or fold the application.
Answer all questions. If there are questions that do not apply to you, use the notation “N/A” meaning “not applicable.” This will let the employer know that you did not overlook the question. It just did not apply to you. Completeness counts. If you have a resume, attach it to the application. Do not attempt to use the resume in place of a completed application.
Be honest. Providing false information may be grounds for dismissal later. Name
Use your legal name. No nicknames or aliases.
Social Security Number
If you don't know your social security number, or don’t have the physical card, go to your local Social Security Administration office. It is listed in the blue pages of your local telephone directory. You will definitely need this card when you get a job offer.
Address
Use your current address. Some applications ask for a previous address. If you do not have a permanent address, ask to use an address of a friend or relative.
Telephone Number
The employer must have a quick and easy way of getting in touch with you. You must have a telephone number on the application. If you do not have access to a telephone, I suggest you make arrangements with someone to take messages for you. Some applications have a space for a message number. If you find one that does not, simply place the letter “M” before the telephone number. Ex. M (555) 555-5555. This will make it clear that the number is for messages. If you use a cell number, be sure to have a professional sounding message.
How Did You Hear About Our Company?
The employer may want to know how you found out about the company or the opening. Typical responses are:
Newspaper Ad
Referred by someone (give the person’s name.)
Walk-In
Position Applied For
Be precise about the position you are applying for. Have a particular job in mind when you apply. If you are uncertain, contact the company to ask exactly which positions are available.
Date You Can Start
Never answer “immediately” or “ASAP.” If you are available today, use today’s date or a date that you will be available.
Salary Desired
I encourage my students to never list a dollar figure. Never talk about pay or benefits until someone offers you a job. You may use a figure that is too high and may not be considered because you are asking for more than the position pays. You may use a figure that is too low and undervalue yourself. To be safe, use the term “negotiable.” This means that you will discuss salary when an offer is made.
Education
Starting with your most recent training, list any courses, workshops, seminars, or employment training.
General Information/Special Skills
List any special skills you have that will be of use to an employer.
Work History
List your past jobs in order beginning with the most recent and work you way backward. Use the month and year that the job began for you, and the month and year the job ended for you. If you are unsure of employers and dates, you can contact your local Social Security Administration office. If your past jobs were on the record, the Social Security Administration should have this information. You will also need the former employer’s address, telephone number, and supervisor’s name. Often the application will ask for the name of the position and your pay rate for each job.
The application will also ask for you to describe your duties, and reason for leaving. Accepted reasons for leaving are:
Left for better position
Promoted
Layoff
Resigned
Business closed
Seasonal position
Temporary position
Never use the words “fired” or “terminated” if you left a job unfavorably. “Released,” “involuntary separation,” or “contract ended,” sound a whole lot better.
References
Employment applications often will ask for references. Check out this link to an article about References:
If you have military experience, list the branch of service, date, and rank of discharge.
Have You Ever Been Convicted of a Crime?
This question is the worst part of any ex-offender’s job hunt. I have spoken to people who have taken classes that have instructed them to use the response “Will discuss at interview.” In my opinion, this is not a good thing to do. The best advice I can give is BE HONEST! Employers have a responsibility to know as much as possible about potential employees.
Many applications have a Certification/Release Statement that the applicant must sign before the application is accepted. You'll recognize it as a long paragraph in small print at the end of the application directly above the space for your signature. Read it carefully before you sign. This statement may also be called an Authorization. The wording may vary but the employer is asking you to certify with your signature that all of the information you have given is correct. The answer “Will discuss at interview,” does not answer the question. Another part of this certification is a release that gives the employer access to information provided by past employers, law enforcement agencies, schools and other organizations that may have information about you.
In reference to criminal records, it is necessary to list all relative information. Include the name of the conviction, date, location, and the disposition (time served, fine and/or probation.)
Example:
Criminal Mischief 4th degree. 6/19/2011 Seattle, WA Probation Served (6 mos.)
You may have to practice to fit your response into the space given.
I hope information is helpful. Best of luck!
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Hello, my name is Kevin. I live in New Jersey. I've had a few drug
charges in my past. I was put on pre-trial intervention. in 2006 for possession of magic
mushrooms, but towards the end of my P.T.I. I messed up again and got
caught with possession of heroin (felony) in 2008. I regret a lot of
the things that I've done in my past, but people make mistakes, and I'm
trying to change my life around. People do change. It's hard to get
away from the past when it keeps coming up and haunting your future.
I've been off of probation for about 2 years, but I can't seem to land a
job. Every company I interview for asks about my criminal background,
and I don't lie about it. I thought companies like honesty. Everyone
has said they can't hire felons. Nobody will give me a chance. I've
been on unemployment, but it's running out soon. I don't know what to
do. If I didn't have the support of my family I don't know what I would
be doing.
I've been applying to warehouse jobs, since my last job was a
picker/packer
at a warehouse. I also have forklift experience, but I am not
certified. My question is how do I get a job, and down the road is it
possible to get my felony charge expunged, since I have more then one
charge? Also are there any temp agencies that work to help felons get
jobs?
Thank you very much.
Felon is trying hard to find jobs
Hello Kevin,
I'm sorry you are having so much trouble. I tell all ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs to apply for as many jobs as they feel they are qualified for. Remember, even a blind man will hit something if he throws enough rocks. The key is finding enough jobs to apply for.
I encourage every felon to visit your local One-stop Career center. There you will find a lot of services that can help you land a job. Among those services are listings of open jobs in your area. You can get one-on-one job search assistance from trained counselors. You can find your local One-stop Career center here:
As we move in to the holiday season, you may find warehouse opportunities at many retail outlets like:
Target
Kohl's
Toys-R-Us
Sam's Club
Supermarkets may also hire ex-offenders and felons for their overnight crews.
Many companies hire ex-offenders and felons. I am in Southern New Jersey. My students are often hired at Wal-mart, Home Depot and Lowe's.
As far as applying for employment at temporary agencies, my students have more success with smaller independent agencies as opposed to nation-wide companies. In most cases, the large companies have regulations from their corporate offices that prohibit the hiring of ex-offenders and felons. Independent agencies are free to hire anyone they feel would be a good employee.
Unfortunately the state of New Jersey only allows one felony expungement which one cannot even apply for until ten years has passed from the date of the completion of the sentence.
I hope this helps.
Where can ex-offenders and convicted felons find jobs
My sister is a convicted felon for the 2nd time for
DWI's. She lives in Angleton, Tx. She is a hard
worker. She has mainly done construction throughout her
lifetime but she is getting too old to continue this type of
work. She has been to the WorkSource numerous times and she
continues to look for employment; but she is getting really
discouraged. I have been online to find a list of company
names that hire convicted felons and have now wrote them down.
Is their anything else you can think of that might help her seek
gainful employment?
Thanks
Felon in TX with DWI needs a Job
I'm sorry your sister is having so much
trouble. The good news is that people with DWI get hired
everyday. It is my experience that people with DWI
tend to have more success finding jobs in the retail or
hospitality industries. Employers in these fields want
people who will be reliable and punctual.
Don't give up on the WorkSource in Texas. New
positions are added everyday. A counselor can show you how
to browse open positions from home if your are not already doing
so.
One last suggestion, when you find an opening you like, the
absolute worst thing you could is to lie on a job application your charge. I would just be completely honest
and in the interview explain the situation to the employer.
I hope this helps.
Where can ex-offenders and convicted felons find jobs
My fiance is up for parole in March 2014. His family and I are trying to find job leads and scholarship programs that will help him once he is released. He has good behavior in prison and has held a job in the prison kitchen. All this will look good to the parole board. He is an excellent artist and wants to be a graphic artist and also learn computer animation.
He was convicted of robbery and possession of a weapon while committing a felony. He was 18 at the time and has done six years if a 12 year sentence. He has an excellent chance of parole if can prove he has some type of direction and goals. What I want to know is, where can he get an education in graphics that he wants and can he get any type of scholarships or grants to do what he wants to do? How can he do this? What does he have to do? I know that if he can get paroled, he will prove that he is not that same person that committed that crime when he was a kid.
Please help,
Katy
Felon wants a Career in Graphic Arts
Hello Katy,
Your fiance seems to have a good support system that he will need when he is paroled. As far a him pursuing a career in graphics, I suggest first contacting your local community college. Community colleges are not just for degrees anymore. Many community colleges these days offer career training for growing
occupations.
Speak to the financial aid office at whatever college you look into. They will be able to tell you which financial aid programs if any, your fiance may qualify for and how to apply. It is in their best interest to give you good information. If your local college does not offer the courses he is looking for, they will tell you who does.
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:
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:
I am a single mom of 3 children. I was charged with a felony for conspiracy in 2007 in the Midwest. I never served any jail time, just 3 yrs of probation. You would think that with this being the ONLY time I had ever been in trouble with the law, and with no jail time served, people would be a little more understanding? But they are not!
The last time I worked was 2009 (because I got the job BEFORE the charge hit my record.) Since 2009, I have bounced from family member to family member, drawing unemployment to support my kids, all the while searching for work and nothing! I moved to Florida with a family member in 2010 because supposedly jobs were more plentiful here. My unemployment has run out and I am at my wits end! I have looked into free or low cost training programs and they all are either designed for people without any criminal record OR people who HAVE served jail time!
I have an Associate of Liberal Arts degree and am a reasonably intelligent person. I have a physical disability, so although I could do manual labor, I would not be able to do it for long periods of time. I could possibly get hired at a fast food joint, but how can I support a family of 4 on minimum wage? The family member I am living with is dropping hints that she is tired of supporting my kids and I and I am afraid we are going to lose our home.
I am a good person and I never hurt anyone, did drugs or anything of the sort. I got in with a group of people doing the wrong thing in the name of supporting my kids and am truly sorry for what I have done. I am paying restitution on time every month and just want to start my life over and be a productive citizen! I am searching for 3rd shift work so that I can be home for my children during the day. I just need someone to give me a chance! So if you know of any 2nd chance programs that would help train a single mother to work a job that would pay enough to support her children please let me know!
Thank you in advance...
Sincerely,
Mother-at-her-wits-end.
Felon mom looking for employment
Hello ,
As you noticed on several posts on this blog, my first suggestion to ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs is the local One-stop Career Center. This is a really underutilized resource. Each state has a network of centers that provide an assortment of free services that can help you in getting a job. In addition, these centers provide a long list of services that can help people get jobs and even train them for new careers. 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
Each center has trained counselors that provide one-on-one assistance. Many of them have experience assisting ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs. As stated in a previous post, you can find your nears center here:
I was recently reading the previous post about the gentlemen who is trying to obtain his Certified Nurses Assistant license and the advice you gave. I think your blog is awesome and the links and information you give is inspiring and helpful because it allows felons to know that there is help out here just do not give up. The question I have is my husband is approaching being released and has a drug charge on his background. He has a his CNA license but they have expired. I was talking with him on yesterday and he is stating now that he wants to go to school to obtain his degree in X-Ray Tech. He is really excited and although I know that it is going to take a while to get but finding that type of work with a drug charge background to go into this field is it promising or should his career path be of a different choice. I do not want him to get his hopes up but I also do not want him to place all his eggs in one basket. We have recently moved to San Antonio, Texas, where the medical fields here are very promising but I do not know about felons.
I was hoping you may know if this career choice is something that he can continue to be in pursuant of or should he try and detour this decision to obtain something else and if so what. I know the criminal justice department is also very strict. I just do not want him to feel like a failure when something does not come through and hurt trying to provide for himself and family.
Thanks,
KW
Can a felon get a job in health care?
Hello,
Thank you for your kind words. It's great that you want to help your husband. Ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs need all the help they can get. I know of felons working in the healthcare field. You say that he held a CNA license, so your first step is to see if his conviction affected it. You can contact the medical licensing board in your state to find this out. If he wants to become an X-ray technician, I suggest contacting the same board to see if his conviction would prohibit him becoming certified for that position.
If it is not possible, I would then contact your local One-stop Career Center. There he will find job search assistance including training opportunities that are available and he is eligible for with his conviction. There are often government funds available to help individuals get training for new careers. One-stop Career centers have counselors that have experience assisting ex-offenders and felons looking for employment. As stated in a previous post, you can find your nears center here:
I was charged back in 1998 or 1999 with a felony charge with a withholding adjudication. I was having many problems in my life and marriage. My charge was battery on a law officer. I did my five years probation and had several different kinds of therapy. I had finally gone back to school to become a medical assistant. I had explained this charge to them and I was told if it was over ten years old there should not be a problem. Basically, They lied. Now I have a loan to pay back and no job. I am 56 years old, a widow and thought I was doing something great for myself. One place that I had applied for a job told me that I could possibly get it exempted. Is this so or did I just waste the last year of my life for nothing. I was on the dean’s list and I only missed one day. Please is there someone there that can help me out or/and give me some advice.
DA
Felons with Withheld Adjudication can get Jobs
Hello DA,
I'm not sure who "They" are but there are some things to know about Withheld Adjudication. Withheld adjudication broadly speaking, refers to a determination by a judge to put a person on probation without a judgement of guilt. There will be terms set by the court typically a fine and a period of probation. When the terms are met, the charges are generally dropped. There will be no conviction connected with that offense. If the person doesn't complete the conditions of probation, a ruling of guilty can] be entered and the person could be sentenced according to the penalties outlined for the offense. Of course this is not legal advice. For the exact determination of your particular situation, contact the prosecutor associated with your case.
So when completing an application that asks if you "Have you ever been convicted of a crime, you will be able to answer "no" and rightly so since you have not. Bear in mind that the charge will show on a background check as a charge and not a conviction. You should have no trouble with this. To absolutely certain of the status, you should check with the prosecutor or your probation officer associated with your case.
You should have no trouble getting certified if that is your only charge. Many ex-offenders and ex felons looking for jobs often need legal assistance. If you feel you need legal assistance, contact your local legal aid office. There you will be able to low-cost or even no cost legal assistance.
I hope this helps.
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Hello my name is Ronald I have 3 felonies on my record, 2 drug charges and a burglary. Are there any programs to help me find a job - not how to get the job because I have no problem getting jobs, I just can't get past the background. I'm really trying to change but it seems like the world don't want me to. I'm in Atlanta, GA and I need help.
Felon in Atlanta needs help finding a Job
Hello Ronald,
Since you are in Atlanta, I suggest you try the Goodwill Career Center. The
Goodwill Career Centers throughout North Georgia, offer a range of
services that can help you find a job or a career. The centers offer
access to Job search tools and resources as well as lists of open
positions in your area. You can use the center's Internet-ready
computers, résumé and cover letter writing assistance, fax machines, and
career coaching. You will find the center in Atlanta here:
Goodwill of North Georgia
235 Peachtree Street
North Tower, Suite 2300
Atlanta, GA 30303
Goodwill also operates a placement service that could help with placement assistance.
I also suggest that you contact the United Way in Atlanta. Unknown to many, the United Way funds a multitude of community based programs that aid a wide group of people including ex-offenders and felons. You can get more information here:
Can Indeed be valuable in any way? I teach my students that if they must use Indeed, never sign up for their website so they don't get bombarded with a bunch of spam emails. Secondly search for jobs their area but don't click the links on the Indeed website. Instead of clicking the link, look up the company on your own. For example, if Indeed lists a job at XYZ company, don't click the link on Indeed, go directly to the XYZ website. Once you get there look for the link to the company's own employment section. It often is at the very bottom in small print and it may say "Employment" or "Careers." Click on the link. You will be surprised at what you will find. You will find all of the actual open positions along with the job descriptions, requirement and how to apply. If the company is nation-wide the job listings will be listed by geographical location. You will often find more jobs than are listed on Indeed.
