Ex-offenders and felons should always be honest when applying for jobs
Hello,
I have a police record. One charge is for domestic violence. It shows assault and battery. I was ordered to counseling, Which turned into grief counseling because of the reasons the fight happened. The other charge is a false charge that I am in the process of requesting expungement. There were no charges or a court hearing. I was having a drink with a friend. A known drug dealer was in the bar and asked to buy me a drink. I did not accept, we talked for about 5 minutes and he left. All of a sudden an undercover policeman shows me his badge and asked if we can talk outside. I go out with him and was questioned about the drug dealer. I said I didn't know him and had no information to offer. Before I knew it there were police cars, I was in handcuffs and put in jail for 3 days. 3 times a day I was taken from my cell and questioned. Every time I had no informational new charges kept getting added to my record.
After 3 days I was released and my record now shows dangerous drugs. Both of these happened 20 years ago. I have passed 3 tests to be a TSA screener my 4th test is Tuesday. When I pass this they will run a background check. At what point do I explain this to someone? I currently work at KMart and they ran a background check but hired me without asking questions. It was the same with Home Depot as well! Do you know if TSA is strict about 20 years ago? Do you know if they ask for an explanation of my background? I really need a job with a good paycheck and I've always wanted this particular job!
Thank you for helping me!
Sincerely,
Sally
Ex-offenders and felons should always be honest when applying for jobs
Hello Sally,
Generally speaking, when talking about records, employers are concerned with convictions and not charges. As I tell all ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs, answer honestly on both applications and interviews. If applications asks for convictions, only lists convictions, not charges. As far as interviews, nearly all of the questions will be related to information from your application. I encourage ex-offenders and felons not to volunteer information that is not asked for.
Expungement, or sealing does not erase records but hides them from public view. If an is granted the conviction will always be visible to government agencies, the court system and law enforcement. You mentioned that you have applied for a TSA position. Since this is a government position, all of your charges will be visible. Once again, if questioned, always answer honestly.
Ex-offenders and felons should always be honest when applying for jobs
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One of the things that is Pure Michigan is sending people to prison. Although incarceration rates have fallen the past few years, there are three times as many people in Michigan prisons now than there were four decades ago. If Michigan were a country, it would have one of the top 20 incarceration rates in the world and would likely be on a State Department watch list.
More than six of every 100 Michiganders is in prison. About twice as many are former felons, those who have been released from prison, although many are still repaying a debt to society they no long owe.
It turns out that society needs them. Michigan needs them to get up in the morning and come to work. For many, though, that isn’t possible because one of the first things many employers ask, after name and address on a job application, is whether the applicant has been convicted of a felony.
One of those who would have to answer yes is the voice of those Pure Michigan commercials. Ten years before “Home Improvement” and 18 years before the debut of the state tourism campaign, Tim Allen was paroled from federal prison where he was serving three to seven years after being arrested with almost a pound and a half of cocaine.
Allen found work after his felony convictions.
Other former felons should be given the same chance. Many won’t. Some former felons are reluctant to apply for jobs, knowing they will have to check that box. Many employers won’t look past that blemish on a potential asset’s past history. Either way, applicants don’t get interviewed, employers don’t learn about important and relevant training and experience, well qualified people won’t get jobs and businesses will struggle to fill vital positions.
The felony question isn’t a valid predictor of future performance and should be illegal. In a handful of states and a few cities across the country, it is. A bill to ban it in Michigan never got a committee hearing.
But an executive order of Gov. Rick Snyder, Michigan last week just became one of about three dozen states that doesn’t ask the question of prospective state employees.
The city of Port Huron will no longer ask its applicants if they’ve been convicted of a felony. Beyond being a good business practice, it is part of City Manager James Freed’s campaign to give the city a reputation as a place welcoming to anyone who wants to work.
City Council can’t extend the ban to include other employers in the city, as Austin, Texas, and other cities have done.
That’s because, in March, Snyder signed Senate Bill 353, which prohibits local governments from enacting ordinances that restrict use of the felony question by private employers. Irony is not a crime.
Former felons deserve a second chance
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Hi,
And thank you for reading my email. I am a 35 yr old mother who
committed a mistake years ago and still today it haunts me.
In the year of 2011 I was in need of a job and came across a guy
in school who said he was security guard for a masseuse. Later on
he said she was hiring and I'll learn as I go. We met and had a
conversation. She explained very little and as we went for a ride
gave me a receipt book and said we would talk about it more in a
lobby of a hotel where she was staying as she is very busy and
travels most of her time. Also asked me to go with security guy
to collect payment as she would order food for us.
Story short, I
knocked on door with security standing by elevator. As I
walk in, the gentleman hands me money and I don't accept but ask
if before I can use restroom. I had a long ride. He replies yes.
As I open door, I get bum rushed by the cops and arrested for
prostitution. I had nothing illegal or dressed provocative.
The security left and the lady turned phone off. I was sent to
county jail for three days and couldn't call family to bail me
out with charges like that. In Long Island where it happened,
fought it for a year and lowered it down from prostitution felony
to misdemeanor violation/indecent exposure.
It's now 2018. Plz, do you think such a case can get expunged in NYC? I went to college have
associates in paralegal. Would a violation be shown? I have
friend lawyer and through nexus lexus wont show up criminal
record but when I sent my fingerprint to FBI, saw that even if it
got lowered to violation still shows I got arrested for
prostitution.
I want to become a nurse. I don't drink or do drugs. I
have 4 kids 17-15-8 and two months, single mom two honor roll
kids. Pls, I know its a long story. Pls, I need your advice for
2015 to be a better year. I'm always afraid to go to interview I
feel they would Know and don't know if they will believe my
story. My life is over.
Help
Can Expungement help Me
get a Job as a Nurse?
Hello,
I am not a legal professional, but to my knowledge, the State of
New York allows for the sealing of certain convictions under
certain circumstances. I suggest that you speak to a legal
professional about this for a more definitive answer.
For those outside of New Your state, I suggest contacting you
local legal aid office. There you can get information on
expungement. sealing of records and Certificates of
Rehabilitation in your state. You may even qualify for
low-cost or even no cost assistance.
Since you want to be a nurse, you will need to be licensed
by the state and your record will come up. Don't
give up hope. In the state of New York, you may be eligible
for a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities or
Certificate of Good Conduct. These certificates serve as
proof to the state that ex-offenders and felons have been rehabilitated and
may help you to be licensed.
Take a few minutes and look at
the videos below.
Jobs for Ex-offenders and
Felons: What Are Certificates, and Who Should Apply?
Jobs for Ex-offenders and
Felons: How to Apply for a Certificate of Relief
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Felons: How to Apply for a Certificate of Good
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The upsurge in the ex-prisoner population, along with
employment and economic output losses, overwhelmingly
reflects changes that have taken place in the U.S. criminal
justice system over the years, not changes in underlying
criminal activity.
Legislation like the Clean Slate bill keeps ex-prisoners out of
the correctional system, minimizing costly recidivism rates and
enhancing public safety
In 2008, I published an article, “Prisoner Reintegration
Challenges of Assimilation and Crime Desistance,” that focused on
the challenges ex-prisoners face after release. Unfortunately,
what I stated in 2008 still holds true today. Confronted with
uncertainty, animosity, and a multitude of personal, social and
legal barriers, most prisoners reenter society with the
lifelong stigma of being an ex-prisoner and cannot fully
assimilate into society.
The process of “going straight,” which criminologists refer to as
desistance from crime, is multifaceted, yet attainable. While
it’s possible, it is often very difficult for ex-prisoners to
obtain and maintain employment. More needs to be done to
help ex-offenders find work especially since gainful employment
is critical for successful reintegration, reducing recidivism
rates, and cultivating public safety.
WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO HELP OFFENDERS FIND
EMPLOYMENT
The United States Bureau of Justice Statistics reported
that nearly 95 percent of all state prisoners will be released
back into the community at some point, whether it is tomorrow or
40 years from today. This suggests that only a mere 5 percent of
all state prisoners are serving death sentences or life without
the possibility of parole, and an even smaller percentage will
die in prison while serving out their respective sentences.
However, ex-offenders are likely to have a very difficult time
finding employment. A 2010 Center for Economic and Policy
Research report noted that a prison record greatly reduces
an ex-prisoner’s prospect of garnering employment. Even at the
relatively low productivity rates of ex-prisoners (they typically
have less formal education than the average worker), the
resulting loss of economic output in the United States is
estimated to be between $57 and $65 billion.
The upsurge in the ex-prisoner population, along with employment
and economic output losses, overwhelmingly reflects changes
that have taken place in the U.S. criminal justice system over
the years, not changes in underlying criminal activity.
The dramatic increases in sentencing time, especially for
drug-related offenses, partly accounts for the spike in the
ex-prisoner population. Therefore, changes in both employment and
sentencing laws can have a positive impact on the U.S. economy
while simultaneously reducing overall recidivism rates and
improving public safety. These changes are of significant
importance for African Americans. The NAACP reports
that African Americans comprise 14 percent of the U.S.
population, but disproportionately represent 40 percent of the
nation’s prison population.
LEGISLATION INITIATIVES TO AID EX-OFFENDERS
One promising legislative initiative that is gaining in
popularity is referred to as the "Clean Slate" bill.
The intent of the legislation is to seal the criminal records of
low-level, non-violent ex-offenders who go 10 consecutive years
without another criminal conviction. The legislation will
also seal the records of arrests that did not result in
convictions.
The Clean Slate bill has received widespread bipartisan support.
In early June 2018, it passed the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously
after receiving House approval with only two "no" votes. On June
28, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed it into law. In addition to
increasing employment prospects, the law will also improve
and increase housing and educational opportunities for
ex-offenders.
Another initiative gaining momentum with the blessing of
bipartisan support is known as “ban the box” or “fair chance
policy.” This particular initiative affords applicants a fair
chance at employment by removing the conviction history question
from job applications and delaying background checks until later
in the hiring process.
A 2018 National Employment Law Project publication
reported that, as of June 2018, 31 states, the District of
Columbia, and more than 150 cities and counties have adopted “ban
the box” policies in which employers consider a job candidate’s
qualifications first, without the stigma of a conviction or an
arrest record.
The report also noted that delaying records-related inquiries
until after a conditional offer of employment ensures a fairer
decision-making process. It requires employers to consider the
job-relatedness of a conviction, time passed, and mitigating
circumstances or rehabilitation evidence. Granted, in some cases,
it might just simply delay the inevitable in the form of a
rejection letter, but remember that this policy is primarily
intended to assist low-level, non-violent ex-offenders (namely
drug offenders) in obtaining employment, a key protective factor
in combating recidivism.
Other promising initiatives include the Federal Work
Opportunity Tax Credit Program, which allows a company to claim a
tax credit of up to $2,400 for hiring an employee with a felony
conviction within one year of the date of his or her conviction
or release from incarceration. Additionally, the U.S.
Department of Labor offers a free bonding program for
“at-risk” job applicants, including people with criminal records,
indemnifying employees for loss of money or property due to an
employee’s dishonesty or theft.
Such laws are beneficial for ex-offenders and the community. Not
only do they help ex-offenders obtain gainful employment to help
them successfully reintegrate into society, these measures also
provide ex-offenders with a renewed sense of purpose and identity
that many lack after their release. By keeping them out of the
correctional system, these laws also help minimize costly
recidivism rates and contribute to enhanced public safety.
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I wanted to personally thank you for your information and
motivational reassurance that with hard work and good intentions,
there will be results. I am a 32 year female and have had
11 years in the medical field specifically with
management and administration.
My last job was the best by far working on a military base as a
Tricare representative. The Dept. of Defense made cuts
across all 50 states and my position was eliminated. Upon
my return back home to California from Las Vegas, I allowed
myself a little "vacation party time". My choice one
fateful afternoon does not represent me professionally nor
personally but just a "social choice," rather one of the
biggest lessons in my life. I am now faced with a Felony
charge for possession and with no priors whatsoever, clean image,
and of course I will be in excellent standing during my probation
period of 2 years....I am now faced with the realization that the
next few years and advancing my career in the health field will
be impaired. However not impossible. I will also add that I
do not have an addiction and am actually a very nice, sweet, and
caring girl. Nevertheless these things happen for a reason
and I want to be like you one day to share my experience and
assist others in this unique situation.
With the assistance of my lawyer and definite proof of good
behavior, we anticipate for the charges to be lowered to a
misdemeanor charge, fees/fines paid for asap, and records to be sealed in 2 years.
I am reaching out to my network of resources in both
private practice and small businesses. There are things I
can do to generate income but I want to still have my foot in the
health field for my work record. If it were not for your
information regarding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and Federal
Bonding Program, I would not have the reassurance I have at this
moment sitting at the library typing to you.
I am going to get my hands on your book also to have as an
additional resource. If I ever get the opportunity to meet
you Sir in person then I will thank you but as for now you are a
beacon of light in my tunnel.
I hope you and your family are well Sir.
Sincerely,
Michelle
Lady Felon has Hope for
Medical Career
Hello Michelle,
Thank you for your kind
words. I tell every ex-offender I meet who is looking for a
job is to put a plan together and follow through with it.
Work the plan and never give up.
Everyone may not have the
resources to hire a lawyer, but there are places to go for
help. Your local legal aid office is a good place to get
low-cost or even free legal advice regarding the possible
downgrading of their charges or expungement if available. The
thing about expungement is, even if it is granted, your
record will always be available to law enforcement, government
agencies and the court system. As I advise any felon looking for a medical
career. Please check with the medical board in your state
to see if your conviction will keep you from being licensed or
certified.
Probation and parole officers
often have information about serviced available in your area that
could offer assistance to ex-offenders and felons looking for
jobs.
Having a criminal record is not
the end of the world. It may make getting hired a bit more
difficult but with a plan and hard work, you can overcome a bad
situation. Felons and ex-offenders a get jobs everyday so
don't give up!
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My
name is Dennis and I am getting so frustrated and depressed on
what I have been going thru for years. I have 2 felony
convictions nearly 20 years ago and every time a background check is done it comes
up. What they are seeing on paper is not the person I am today. I
have a credit score over 726, I own my own home, and I have been
living a law abiding life since getting out of prison where I did
2 years- that was back in 1997 when I got out.
I am 48 years old and it is getting very difficult getting past
these background checks- no one wants to take a chance with
someone with a record and every time I go on an interview I have
the embarrassment of explaining what I did and the kind of person
I am today- but it just doesn't matter.
My felonies came when I got involved in crack, the demon itself.
My first felony came when I was in a cab and lottery
scratch off tickets were taken and I got charged with robbery, I
received 5 years probation. The second one came because I was
still addicted to this evil drug when I took 47.00 out of a back
room in a bar, it was my crack head girlfriends parents bar and
her mother prosecuted. I received a sentence of 2 to 4 years.
This actually saved my life and the transformation began in
getting my reputation and life back in order. That crack tore
thru my life like a tornado and it was a blessing that I was
incarcerated for those 2 years. But try explaining this to a
potential employer and the door
closes.
I have so much going for me now but keep on falling on hard times
when looking for work because of my past, I am not that person
anymore, but no one will listen. Any help or any suggestions
would be of great assistance. Thank You
Signed,
So lost
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Check
Hello Dennis,
I'm sorry you have not had much success in your job search. Don't
give up hope just yet. The fact is,
ex-offenders and
felons get jobs everyday. Your
challenge is to find out which employers will give you an
opportunity. Unfortunately this is easier said than done. My
first suggestion is to employ the single greatest method of
finding job leads... Networking. 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 is a potential lead for 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. Often when ex-offenders and
felons are referred for jobs, the
question about criminal records doesn't come
up.
You just never know where your next opportunity will come from.
Never ask for a job. Only ask for information about job leads or
for advice. The more people you are able to contact, the more
leads you will get. Remember, this is a numbers
game. You can also take a look at this list of companies that
may give ex-offenders and felons the opportunity to get
jobs: Get this updated list of companies that hire
ex-offenders and felons
Frequent readers of this blog are
familiar with my next suggestion. I encourage every ex-offender and
felon looking for a job to visit their local One-stop
Career Center. One-stop Career Centers are very underutilized
resources that ex-offenders
and felons can use not only to get
jobs, but to get career counseling and 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 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 assistingex-offenders and
felons looking for
jobs. As stated in a previous post, you
can find your nearest center here: www.servicelocator.org
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In 2004 I committed a Felony 4 Theft . I was convicted but no jail time, I was placed on probation which I have completed. In 2006, I was given another Felony for Unemployment Fraud again no jail time and amount paid back before court hearing. These two Felonies were huge mistakes in my life and very humiliating for me everyday of my life. I went from a $70,000 a year job in Dayton, Ohio with great benefits to a $40,000 a year job with little to no benefits and currently unemployed.
Through these past seven years I have lost my family of two wonderful children and a great wife who has been by my side through all of this humiliation. I lost my home and my dignity We all live from my mistakes and I keep trying to get back into the career I am very good at but can not get past the background checks that many companies require before they hire a person. Twice, I made it all the way to actually going to the new work place and working over 5 hours before the HR department came down with a delayed background report and the bad news that I can not work for this company due to background convictions.
I am so tired of having to live each day in humiliation, not being able to provide for my family and have a place to call my own home. I have learned many things these past seven years and have seen how less forfeit people survive on little to no income. I have an education and so many technical skills and can get hundreds of jobs at or around $80,000 a year and could provide for myself and my family and their futures for college and retirement. but I get shutdown with one question, “have you ever been convicted of a felony”.
I am asking you to please help me in any way you can to be able to get these two mistakes off my background. I am sincerely sorry for all my mistakes.
Please, any advice would be helpful. I am losing hope and faith!
Thank You,
G.S.
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Hello G.S.,
Finding a job with a criminal record often isn't easy. Ex-offenders and felons stand a better chance at getting hired by applying at smaller businesses. Smaller businesses are less apt to spend money on expensive background checks. One out-of-the-box suggestion I have is, if the the application on paper, leave the question that relates to having a criminal record blank. It is often overlooked by being left blank and you won’t have to address the question at all. If it is noticed, and you are questioned, always answer truthfully. Hopefully you will get an interview where the employer will get a chance to meet the person behind the application and you can sell yourself.
I often suggest to ex-offenders and felons looking for employment is to apply for temporary employment. There are clerical or other jobs that would put you in an office environment. There was a time that going to a temporary agency was the last resort for many job seekers, but for ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs, it is a good place to begin a new career. In the past five years, the demand for temporary employees has risen over 30%. In these tough economic times, companies are searching for ways to keep their labor costs down so they can remain competitive. More and more employers are utilizing temporary staffing agencies as a way to cost effectively fill vacancies. Not only do companies save money by using temporary labor, they get an opportunity to try out new workers before hiring them on a full time basis. Another interesting trend is the length of assignments. It is not uncommon for an assignment to last up to six months, so a temporary assignment may not be so temporary. Often companies end up hiring their temporary help if they prove to be good employees. You may also pick up some new skills and even make new business contacts that may be valuable later.
There is a twist for ex-offenders and felons when it comes to applying for temporary assignments. They should apply at smaller independent temporary employment agencies. Independent agencies don't have to deal with restrictions larger agencies may have placed on them by their parent companies as they relate to hiring ex-offenders and felons. They are free to hire anyone they choose. You can find listing in your local telephone directory and make appointments for interviews and prepare yourself accordingly. Be professional and dress as if it's a 'real' interview, because it is. You will be employed by the staffing agency and they will send you to assignments. Make sure you have an up-to-date resume and work on your interviewing skills. While agencies unquestionably will look at your work history and skills to determine a proper fit, the interview is the key to getting a good placement. The person conducting the interview is usually the same person who will decide what assignment you'll be offered. Your aim should always be to make a good first impression. Do not talk about your criminal history until you are directly asked about it. If you are asked, be honest but brief.
Even if the assignment you get isn't in your field, hey, a bucks a buck and it will help tide you over until better opportunities present themselves.
Best of luck to you.
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Hi my name is LaToya and I am an ex felon. I just feel like I'm going through a rough time right now, feeling real down on myself for the mistakes i have made in the past. Now no one will give a chance. I just completed a program (Center of Employment training) for Building Maintenance in Washington, DC but nothing has changed still can't find a job. What am I supposed to do? Just feel like giving up.... Please give me some advice, what can I do?
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Hello LaToya,
As I tell most ex-offenders and felonslooking for jobs, It's going to take hard work, determination
and having the right tools.
You can get a lot of help at your local One-stop Career center. You will find a variety of services that can help you get a job. You can get help with a resume, interviewing skills and a list of open jobs in your area. Most centers have counselors who have experience helping ex-offenders and felons get jobs.
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I am Shaun. I was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury about 6-7 yrs ago. I am a barber now, however I have an injury now that has put me out of work. I desire a new career but have much concern as to what I should go into because of my past. Do you have any advice for me or maybe people that would like to help me. sincerely,
Shaun
Disabled felon needs help finding jobs
Hello Shaun,
I suggest you contact your local One-Stop Career Center. There you will find a list of services that can help ex-offenders and felons find new careers including training and job search services. Most Career centers have counselors who have experience assisting ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs. There are also contacts with other agencies that offer vocational rehabilitation and employment opportunities for those with disabilities.
You can find the nearest One-stop Career Center here:
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Disabled felon needs help finding jobs
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When inmates are released, most hope they will never face incarceration again. One sure way to increase the odds of success is to find stable employment as soon as possible. I have been helping ex-offenders and felons get jobs for many years and I have found some really good ways that people with criminal records can get hired. I am sharing the top five ways here:
Temporary Agencies - Temporary employment agencies are one the best ways for a felon to get a job. Many companies turn to temp agencies as a way to keep their businesses running. Often when an employer finds that a temporary employer has a good work ethic and fits well the job is offered permanently. The key for ex-offenders and felons applying for temporary work is to apply to local independent agencies rather than large corporate agencies. The larger companies often have policies that are set in their corporate offices that prohibit the hiring of those with criminal records. Local independent agencies can employ anyone they feel they can place regardless of whether they have a record or not. Grab you local telephone book and make of list of temp agencies to visit and fill out applications just like you would any other employer.
Moving Companies, Furniture and Appliance Retailers - Moving companies and stores that sell large appliances and furniture often are looking for strong capable people who can move large items. Often criminal records are of little importance if they can find a dependable person who can get the job done by delivering goods safe and sound to customers.
Large Retail Stores - When you think of large retail stores like Target, Wal-Mart or you local supermarket you think of cashiers and department salespeople. What few people think about are the unseen people who help to keep the store running. There are people who clean the floors, stock the shelves and unload trucks. The reason we rarely see these people is because they work overnight. Not everyone is cut out to work the overnight shift. Often it is hard for people to work that shift. Because of this, there are often openings for people who can do a good job on the overnight crew. Contact your local large retail store or supermarket to find out if there are any openings on the overnight shift.
Property Managers - Many apartment and condominium communities are manage by property mangers who keep everything looking nice for the residents. Every property manager has a staff at every property who does the work necessary to maintain these communities. There are often openings for people who can do minor repairs, painting and general cleaning. Many of these communities have the property manger's name on the signs at the entrances. Contact them to inquire about any open positions
Restaurants - Every restaurant is in need of people who are dependable and can do a variety of jobs. Dish washing, filling ice stations, and helping the kitchen, bar and wait staff are just a few of the duties of the kitchen utility person. If you can get to work on time and have a passion for serving guests, there are many jobs available. Make a list of restaurants in your area and call each one to see if there are positions available. You can cover a lot more ground on the telephone than you can on foot.
Ex-offenders and felons are hired everyday. There are jobs to be had if you are willing to put in the work to find them and prepare yourself to show employers that you will be a great employee. Best of luck!
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