I am an LPN and have first offender charges of prescription fraud (doctor shopping) on my record. Due to injuries sustained in an auto accident and medications needed and prescribed by my neurologist, I can no longer practice as a nurse. I have undergone extensive counseling and am still paying fines. I wanted to contest the charges due to my medical records supporting my prescriptions. I instead was advised to take these charges to avoid another more severe charge.
My question is, can my charges on my record affect my application and testing to be a licensed cosmetologist? I want to be a productive citizen of society and support my son and myself. I want to try something else and I think I can and will enjoy this field but want to know these things before I invest the money in training.
Felon wants job as Cosmetologist
Unfortunately you are forced to change careers. Barbering/Cosmetology is a great field to get into not only for employment but there are are opportunities for self-employment down the line. I know of felons who have good careers in that field. I would suggest that you contact the Cosmetology Licensing Board in your state. They will be able to tell you if you are eligible. If you are unemployed, you may even be eligible for for free training through your state's department of labor
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I get a lot of emails about getting a job with a criminal record. I get quite a few from ex-offenders regarding the list of companies that hire ex-offenders and felons. We have all seen the list. It is posted on a number of websites. I even have a variation of it on this blog here:
I have contacted each one of the companies on the list and none of them have official policies that exclude the hiring of ex-offenders. My list is a little different because it includes companies that have hired students that I have worked with personally.
Many people that read this list are confused. Just because an employer has hired an ex-offender in the past, does not mean it will hire every ex-offender or felon that applies for employment. The nature of the conviction of the person applying will come into play. For example, a person convicted of any type of theft or robbery will not be considered for any type of job where valuables are at risk. A person with a drug conviction will not be considered for jobs in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes etc. There maybe even local laws which prohibit those with drug related convictions to be employed anywhere alcohol is served.
Many types of jobs require licenses that people with certain types of convictions are ineligible for.
I have also met people who have have applied for jobs with some of the employers on the list and come to the conclusion that the employer doesn't hire felons because the employer did not them. Just by appearance, the person was a poor applicant who just didn't make a good impression or did not fit in what the employer feels a good employee looks like.
Before you apply for any position, you have make sure you put yourself in the best position to be hired. The first and most important is appearance.
Do you have suitable interview clothes? For men, a well fitting suit with a nice shirt and tie would be the absolute best thing to have. That may not be possible for someone just coming home but I suggest that men at least have dark dress slacks, a light colored shirt and a coordinated tie. You should also have a pair of shoes that you can put some polish on. Not boots, not sneakers…shoes! A good number of my students buy their interview clothing at thrift stores like Goodwill or the Salvation Army store. They find quality clothes at very low prices, clean and press them and they are ready to interview. Never mind how you get them, the right clothes will make the difference. You should also have a neat haircut and be clean shaven. If you wear a beard, it should be neat and trimmed. How do you look? Do you look like an ex-offender with a shirt and tie or do you look like a businessman? Do you look like you are going to a
business meeting? You should - an interview is a business meeting. You should always look like a professional who is there to make a business deal! Always dress like you have an interview even to fill out applications. You will never get a second chance to make a first impression.
Women should wear a classic skirted or pant suit with a light colored blouse or a simple dress that does not come up above the knee. Do not wear anything too tight or too skimpy. Be sure to wear coordinated pumps that are neat and clean. The pantyhose should match the skin with no pattern.
Hair should be neat and of natural color. A short hairstyle is best, but tastefully done longer hair is fine. Fingernails should be neatly trimmed with tasteful polish. The make-up should be natural looking. One set
of earrings (no larger than a quarter) no facial piercings or tongue ornaments, one ring per hand and no more than one bracelet per wrist. If you have visible tattoos, especially on the neck or face, should be covered by makeup.
Do you have a resume? A resume will present your skills, past experience and other information in one neat package. Everyone looking for a job should have a resume. If you do not have a well written resume, you should do what you have to get one.
How are your interview skills. Once again, you will have to leave an employer with a good impression of you, so brush up on your interviewing skills
This is a great list and a great opportunity for ex-offenders and felons to get hired for jobs. Make the most of the opportunity!
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Thanks for creating your blog on information for ex-offenders. I am a first time offender who was convicted in 2007 and is having a hard time with gainful employment. I have approximately 17 years of human resources experience in the federal government service and 2.5 years of retail service. My felony is one of moral turpitude (forgery/utter forged check/obtaining money by false pretenses) which makes it difficult because of the trust factor. I would like to know if you have any recommendations for me to seeking gainful employment. I am currently on indefinite supervised probation for the payment of my restitution. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Felon with professional experience needs a job
Hello,
Often convictions involving integrity or any type of theft conviction are often some of the toughest to overcome. I would suggest you contact the United Way in your office. The United Way supports a number of social services some of which offer assistance to ex-offenders and felons in need of jobs and other forms ex-offender / felon advocacy groups that know of companies that hire people with criminal backgrounds.
of aid. There may be positions for qualified professionals available in one of their member organizations. They may also be able to put you in contact with
In the meantime, since you have clerical experience, I suggest you try temporary employment. In many cases, temporary jobs turn into permanent jobs. For ex-offenders and felons looking to get temp jobs, I suggest applying to small independent agencies rather the nationally known ones. Smaller agencies can hire whomever they feel will be good. The larger companies are more likely to have restrictions regarding the hiring of people with criminal records. Take a look at the link below:
Social media has become a huge part of the
lives of many people. It's a great way to connect and
network with others all over the world. I recently made a
presentation at job fair where I met employers that have hired
felons or ex-offenders in the past.
I asked 30 of the 50 or
so employers "Are there any new techniques employers use to
screen potential employees?" The overwhelming response was that
they check applicant's social media. Employers have started
to monitor a potential employee's social media as a fast and
really alternative to expensive background checks.
It's hard enough getting a job with a criminal record.
There can be things on your social media accounts that can make
getting jobs for felons even harder. There are a lot
of things that employers look for on social media that can ruin
an applicant's chances at getting hired. Here are the
main things that may catch an employers eye.
Unprofessional Screen Name or
Profile - Like it or not, employers will judge you by
your screen name so choose wisely. Names like "Sexy Kitten"
or "Big Daddy D" may sound cool for connecting but they really
won't help you get a job. In fact it may hurt your chances
to get a job. You can never go wrong using your own name.
Information about Alcohol or Drug Use - A
weekend of hard partying may have been fun but posting about it
may really turn employers off. Pictures of you passed out
or impaired may be funny but it won't be to someone who may have
wanted to hire you.
Inappropriate Photos or Videos - Picture and
video of lewd or provocative behavior posted anywhere is
damaging. Be careful of other people posting stuff with you
in it. This can be equally damaging. Also be mindful
of being photographed or recorded in any situation that may
related to criminal behavior. Being recorded with guns,
gang members or drug paraphernalia may boost your street
credibility but it will have the opposite effect on your ability
to get a job.
Derogatory Comments Related to Religion, Race, Sexual
Orientation or Gender - No matter what your personal
views are about these subjects, spouting them in a negative way
on social media will really make you look bad to an employer
especially if personal offense is taken.
Posting these types of things on social media is bad enough but
sharing these types of things posted y others will have the same
effect. Also anyone can take anything you have posted and
share it. Even if you have deleted it, negative posts may
still alive and shared all over the internet so be careful.
Social media is a sign of the times. It can even be a lot of fun
but bear in mind the effect that it may have on your job
search. There are employers that may hire ex-offenders and felons. Your
social media will make a difference to someone who wants to hire
a professional mature minded person. Keep it clean, keep it
professional, keep it G-Rated and you should have no
problem.
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Unfortunately you are forced to change careers. Barbering/Cosmetology is a great field to get into not only for employment but there are are opportunities for self-employment down the line. I know of felons who have good careers in that field. I would suggest that you contact the Cosmetology Licensing Board in your state. They will be able to tell you if you are eligible. If you are unemployed, you may even be eligible for for free training through your state's department of labor
