How to Find a Job for an Ex-Con
Finding a job for an ex-con can be a challenge. Many employers are not willing to offer an ex-con a chance at employment. Many applications ask you to disclose if you have a felony conviction, which can prevent you from even having a chance to interview for a position. While there are challenges to finding a job for an ex-con, it is possible, and with work and dedication, you can find yourself rebuilding your career.
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Accept the fact that you may have to take time to build a reliable and trustworthy past. The further your crime is in the past, the easier it is to show a prospective employer that you have been on the straight and narrow for several years. Gather letters of recommendation from people you have worked with, former employers, pastors and anyone else who can attest to your character and integrity.
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Visit your local CareerOneStop office. To locate an office near you, go to careeronestop.com. Look to the right of the screen for "State Job Banks" and select the drop-down menu to find your state. A list of offices in your state will be listed on the screen. Be honest with the representative helping you about your criminal history. There are employers she will have access to that will accept a person with a criminal history.
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Look for jobs that want you to submit a resume rather than an application. Applications will almost always ask if you have been convicted of a felony. If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor, you do not have to disclose this information and shouldn't have a difficult time finding a job. A resume is a document you create that lists your previous job history, skills and goals. You are not required to enter any information you do not want the prospective employer to know about.
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Take a job that is lower than your skill level. Be prepared to work hard and show your skills, ability and that you are trustworthy. Don't see this as a negative step but a step required to rebuild your life.
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Visit hirenetwork.org. This organization has employers who are willing to accept employees with a criminal history. Select your state on the map for a list of resources in your area.
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I have family members who have done there time in jail and have gotten out and can't seem to find a job. I wish their would be places they could seek than spending some one gas an time and they cannot fine what they need to help take care of themselves. What can a person do to stay out of jail these are my love ones.
