Q: Can a convicted felon join the military?
A: More and more people convicted of felonies are turning to military service as a means to a career. Getting a job with a criminal record is tough. Getting a job with a criminal record in a down economy is even tougher. The United States military is finding it tougher to find qualified recruits to fill the country's demands of its foreign policies. Both the Army and Marine Corps have been struggling to increase their numbers as part of a broader effort to meet the combat needs of a military fighting wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. As a result, the number of recruits needing waivers for felony convictions has grown in recent years.
In some cases the military offers waivers to convicted felons making them eligible to serve. In fact the the number of waivers has steadily risen from 2007 to the present.
Typically the crimes that can keep you out of the army are larceny, assault, rape, drug related and murder. There is also consideration for those who have only one conviction and those crimes occurred years ago.
For many felons, this is an opportunity to not only to put their backgrounds behind them find a job, but to learn skills, trades and start careers. The military may hold valuable jobs for felons.
To get more information about waivers for ex-offenders and felons contact your local military recruiter.
I have been helping ex-offenders and felons get jobs for over ten years and I feel I have an understanding of what works. I will answer specific questions relating to getting a job with a criminal record on this blog so feel free to send me your questions. You can send email me adogzheart2@gmail.com.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Felon Can't find a job as a Cook
Q: Hello sir,
I have many years experience as a cook. I even worked in the kitchen when I was incarcerated. Even with all of my experience, I cant find work. I filled out many applications but I have not found anything. I really enjoy cooking. I need some help.
A:
A lot of people are looking for work. Please don't give up. In the mean time I suggest getting your local telephone directory and make a list of all of the restaurants and bars/grilles in your area. Visit each one of them and inquire about open positions. Even if they don't have any openings, leave your contact information and make yourself available for on-call work. Often restaurants are in trouble when employees for some reason or another cannot make it to work. You could fill in on an as needed basis. I'm sure if you do a good job, you will be at the top of the list when an opening arises. Jobs for felons will be easier with hard work and the right attitude.
I hope this helps.
I have been helping ex-offenders and felons get jobs for over ten years and I feel I have an understanding of what works. I will be updating this blog often. I will answer specific questions relating to getting a job with a criminal record on this blog so feel free to send me your questions. You can send email me adogzheart2@gmail.com.
I have many years experience as a cook. I even worked in the kitchen when I was incarcerated. Even with all of my experience, I cant find work. I filled out many applications but I have not found anything. I really enjoy cooking. I need some help.
A:
A lot of people are looking for work. Please don't give up. In the mean time I suggest getting your local telephone directory and make a list of all of the restaurants and bars/grilles in your area. Visit each one of them and inquire about open positions. Even if they don't have any openings, leave your contact information and make yourself available for on-call work. Often restaurants are in trouble when employees for some reason or another cannot make it to work. You could fill in on an as needed basis. I'm sure if you do a good job, you will be at the top of the list when an opening arises. Jobs for felons will be easier with hard work and the right attitude.
I hope this helps.
I have been helping ex-offenders and felons get jobs for over ten years and I feel I have an understanding of what works. I will be updating this blog often. I will answer specific questions relating to getting a job with a criminal record on this blog so feel free to send me your questions. You can send email me adogzheart2@gmail.com.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Felons can get jobs.
Many felons feel that having a criminal records they have no chance at getting jobs. That is far from the truth. Though it may be a bit more challenging to ex-offenders and felons,it is possible to to compete for jobs. To do this, felons must construct a plan to neutralize the effects of having a criminal record.
It is definitely going to be more challenging, but the challenges can be overcome by hard work, planning and creativity. I started this blog to offer ex-offenders and felons practical advice and other useful information that can help them get jobs.
Felon jobs will be easier to get with a plan of action.
I have been helping ex-offenders and felons get jobs for over ten years and I feel I have an understanding of what works. I will be updating this blog often. I will answer specific questions relating to getting a job with a criminal record on this blog so feel free to send me your questions. You can send email me adogzheart2@gmail.com.
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It is definitely going to be more challenging, but the challenges can be overcome by hard work, planning and creativity. I started this blog to offer ex-offenders and felons practical advice and other useful information that can help them get jobs.
Felon jobs will be easier to get with a plan of action.
I have been helping ex-offenders and felons get jobs for over ten years and I feel I have an understanding of what works. I will be updating this blog often. I will answer specific questions relating to getting a job with a criminal record on this blog so feel free to send me your questions. You can send email me adogzheart2@gmail.com.
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