Ex-offenders and Felons can get Jobs
Q: 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
A: 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 are a great way to quickly get back into the working world. Many employers use agencies to try out new employees before hiring them. Good workers are hard to find. If an employer sees that you are hard working, punctual and fit in well, he may offer the job permanently. Some other advantages to using a temporary employment service:
* You can try different types of work and develop new skills which can be used later.
* 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. 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 who get their hiring guidelines from parent 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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