need help to find a job in the chicago area it's been hard for me to get work got a record made mistake but today i have turn it around can anyone help
2006-06-12 11:20:17 · 8 answers · asked by Moises F 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Yes, you should deal with this honestly. No, you should NOT put "will discuss at interview" or something similar on the application. Maybe - You should only look at those specific jobs if they are things that interest you.
First - research the laws in your state - they vary greatly. In some states you cannot be asked about any crime more than 7 yrs old. In the state I am in it is legal to ask about arrests not leading to conviction.
Second - find a local agency that works with ex-offenders. If you can't find one, try calling 2-1-1 (the new information line that covers about 75% of the US) Often times the employment counselors will have a secret list of "felony friendly" employers. I know I have one. It is something that I have made for my own use over the years. We all guard these, but are very willing to share the information with our clients. If you see a printed list (like a handout) it is a good place to start, but chances are everyone looks at those employers first. If the program has MRT - it will really help (never-mind the "therapy" part of the name, its a great tool for helping you be successful in getting a job).
You are in a major metro area and while it may be more difficult to get a job, it is not hopeless.
2006-06-12 13:48:31 · answer #1 · answered by Joan Mershon 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Depending on what and when you can apply for the post office they say that if you have a felony you can discuss that during an interview. Also try becomeing a councler for drug awareness a spokesman. I can also try running your own online business they are a dime a dozen and some of them really work. And if you do this and find out which one works let me know. You can also look into being a lawyer taking out loans and as a laywer pay the loan back quickly. Also if you have have no family consider the priest hood.
Good Bye
God Bless
2006-06-12 18:30:11 · answer #2 · answered by theamericanbombers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is hard at 45 to start over with or without a degree.
One web site with the most current job offers will be craigslist.org and most of the time its small businesses that can't afford big ads on jobs. You might find them more forgiving then a big business with rules.
Best of luck; God Bless.
2006-06-12 18:28:52 · answer #3 · answered by netjr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try seeking out a job placement agency. They will know who is willing to give chances. Hope all turns out for you, and Congrats for being clean. Good luck
2006-06-12 18:25:27 · answer #4 · answered by bustyboots 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Points to newspaper online you need to do the foot work yourself No one will hire you unless you are honest with them so try being honest you will get a job eventually
2006-06-12 18:24:22 · answer #5 · answered by gchastonay@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are a consistant good worker, you may have to start a factory job or something at minimum wage, but at least it will give you work history. the lowest paying jobs are always hiring. sorry but starting at the bottom is still starting. good luck.
2006-06-12 18:25:40 · answer #6 · answered by midnightrose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
become a salesman of anything you get free or for little, sale sale sale, i have sold stuff since i was 12 or younger now 35 still sale stuff good side income no record checks best of all., refrigerators sale good buy em dirty clean them re sell em, E bay any item. good luck.
2006-06-12 18:48:51 · answer #7 · answered by james247me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the rule of thumb is excons work for moving companies......
its very hardwork but its a pay check...
2006-06-12 18:35:13 · answer #8 · answered by Scanless1999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋