you think a person with a ten yr old felony for robbery and a BA in communications degree can get a good job?

Answer 1

WHY NOT? The question is; Does this person think he or she can get a good job? Confidence, forthrightness and honesty are the keys to success. Oh, and the ability to do the job helps!

Answer 2

Let me start off by saying that, YES - you can find a good job. You can control your future and have the life you want.

As a hiring HR professional, I have helped organizations develop rules on the hiring of individuals with prior criminal records. This is a very tough decision for the employer and is a very difficult situation for the person seeking employment.

The most important thing is to be upfront with your employer if you are asked on an application or in person about a conviction. It is very tempting to say "NO" and see if they even check. But what if a year after you get the job they do check and now you're out of a job!

Being upfront does two things: (1) it shows an employer that you are an honest person, who has paid the price and takes full responsibility for that action and (2) if you tell the truth and STILL get the job you'll know you will be judged on your performance and not your past!

Many times, it is HOW you handle the discussion of the conviction which will determine your getting the job. (1) Tell the truth, but not the whole twisted story. (2) Take responsibility, no sob stories on how you got caught up with the wrong crowd and blah, blah, blah.

Example: Mr. Recruiter, I was convicted of a felony robbery 10 years ago. I make no excuses for my behavior, it was a bad choice and I will live with it for the rest of my life. I have since turned things around. I believe with my degree, experience and work ethic, I can perform a great job for this company. I am asking for a chance to prove myself.

Everyone has a past, you made a poor choice and have paid for it. Your positive outlook will also help determine how far you will go. Remeber to stay positive (even though this will be difficult at times). Belief in yourself will come across as confidence in an interview. If you don't beleive you can, no one else will either.

You can do it! You have a positive future ahead. Accept responsibility. Keep your explanation short but powerful.


Good luck!

Answer 3

It's Possible but highly unlikely.

Would you hire a felon with a BA when you can get a non felon with a BS for the same money. Has this felon ever worked at Communications? Perhaps he did but was it at the point of a "Gun"?

I would think he or she would first have to work 'Off" his felony conviction in real life by working at something lesser but of good faith in an area of society such as charity, youth counseling, elderly care or other such fields in order to prove that he is repentant of his anti social behavior and now is ready to re-join us as a responsible member of our society and is humbly asking for a chance to prove it

Answer 4

Yes. Especially if its way old, like ten years. You can find a job.

Answer 5

maybe at a place that everything is nailed down!
j/k many people go on with their lives after a crime has been committed and do quite well i sugest you go to prison chat and introduce yourself there they will help you out just type it in your search engine it will pop up for ya!