Helping a felon get jobs
Greetings,I was able to read your hubpage & website, and I am interested in your
philosophy. I am a 28 year old felon in Alabama. My crime was credit card
fraud and ID theft. Since it was my first conviction, I was granted 1 year
parole with court costs. Even though the punishment is light, I am unable to
find a job to help pay off the dues and support my family.
I have learned of the Federal Bonding Program, but it doesn't seem to be getting
me anywhere. I have been on many interviews where I have put the crimes on the
application, but they insist on running a background check, which of course
comes up with the convictions. Then they say that I cannot be hired, even
though it was on the application before you ran the social security number
through.
I keep trying somehow, someway everyday; and, I am not picky about jobs. I
apply for general labor positions as well as a way to get on my feet. I apply
with resumes and cover letters. Is there something else I am missing? Any
advice would be welcome.
Sincerely,
Jay
A: Hello Jay,
I'm sorry you are having so much trouble. Finding a job unfortunately is not an exact science. Finding a job with a criminal record is even tougher.
I suggest to all ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs to tell everyone they know that are looking for employment. 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.
Another suggestion is to locate your local Goodwill. Goodwill hires ex-offenders and ex felons everyday giving them an opportunity to re-enter society.
I hope this helps.
Are you a felon who is having difficulty finding a job? You can have your questions answered on this blog. Just send your questions to adogzheart2@gmail.com
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