i need help finding a job
2006-09-14 07:12:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
My brother is a convicted felon. So, I understand your difficulty in finding work. When you go in for a interview, ask the interviewer for a chance to explain what happened. Be sincere and honest about your life. Do your best to explain that you feel bad about what you did, but now you are ready to move on with your life. You are probably going to have to do this a bunch of times before you meet a employer that is sympathetic. But remember, there are a lot of people that have relatives with criminal histories. Trust me, they understand that perfectly good people make stupid mistakes in life. Just be honest and don't give up. I promise you that things will get better eventually.
2006-09-14 07:20:45 · answer #1 · answered by wileycoyote_the_supergenius 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did not mention if you have any job skills.
Some areas of the country have such a labor shortage, they do not care what your background is, they just need people to fill positions...Washington DC for example....we had a construction project at the capital bldg. and we had a hard time staffing it because 90% of our employees had a record and could not pass the security clearance.
There are many companies out there who will hire you if you are upfront and honest. I have to tell you as a manager myself, I will hire someone a lot faster if they show some self respect, are dressed decent, clean shaven, and show manners. I couldn't believe the men that would come into my office looking for a job, and they would smell like beer and body odor, use foul language and called their previous boss a butt head.
employers are willing to train someone if they show ambition and manners, so keep that in mind when you are job hunting...Good luck
2006-09-14 15:36:15 · answer #2 · answered by Annie R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother in law is a convicted felon. He has served his time and is a changed man. I am sure you can say the same. We started him in a home base business. We do all our work on the phone and over the internet. No overhead, no inventory and no collecting. Email rbowen12@windstream.net Good luck and keep your head up. Missy &Marshall
2006-09-14 14:30:33 · answer #3 · answered by Missy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck. Not many places hire convicted felons.
2006-09-14 14:20:11 · answer #4 · answered by just me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could lease a cab daily. once you learn the ropes you can earn about $150/day or more,after subtracting the cost of the 12 hour lease and the gas.and it's a cash business, so uncle will have to accept what you report.
2006-09-14 14:29:16 · answer #5 · answered by Sam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you want to work at home? I am a distributor for Mia Bella Soy Candles and you can set your own hours, your own schedule, etc.
Visit my website at www.jarsoflight.scent-team.com and email me for more details
Best to you, it can be a tough situation!
2006-09-14 14:30:28 · answer #6 · answered by jarsoflight1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋