The charge did not involve hurting anyone, he is afraid it will affect his job search, can anyone help?
2006-11-02 03:42:37 · 7 answers · asked by SEXY_LADY 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Is he your man?
2006-11-02 03:44:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the best thing to do is be honest. If they do backround checks and it is not on his application they will not hire him. He maybe able to lie to a place without checks, but he will have to worry everyday that someone does not find our. The law does not allow employers to discrimnate against feolones if the felony does not pertain to the job. Examples: if it was child support, they has nothing to do with the job. If it was drugs he should not be working in the evidence room of a police station. If he stole money, he shouldn't work as an accountant.
It is important that he doesn't give up. The older the charge the less employers take them into consideration.
2006-11-02 14:12:24 · answer #2 · answered by Mel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will greatly affect his job search, but there are some industries (mainly manual labor, such as construction, etc) that are more eager to hire ex-felons. If your friend has as specialized or valuable skill, there are also some employers who may be willing to make provisions, but it is important that your friend be very upfront and direct about his felon status, and not attempt to lie or omit the facts from his application.
There are also non-profit organizations that specialize in helping former inmates with job placement and training. You should also be able to find resources through your local religious institutions, and through government referrals.
2006-11-02 11:54:42 · answer #3 · answered by Janx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, it probably will hurt his job search. I know in the retail business, he would have little to no chance on getting hired. The best thing he could do is to try to get into a trade school or an apprenticeship, and then maybe from there they could place him into work.
Good lucK!
2006-11-02 11:45:06 · answer #4 · answered by KS5957 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be honest it will. I don't know what the felony is but someone I know has one with drugs and its hard for them to find a job. Tell your friend he might want to look into lawn care, construction. Tell them to just apply everywhere and don't be disappointed or give up if something doesn't work out.
2006-11-02 11:47:22 · answer #5 · answered by Tab 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's right! I think there are local oranizations that may help someone in his situation. Call the Social Service Organizations such as Goodwill Industries, they may be able to guide you. Also, he can go to the Department of Labor in his city, they can help him find jobs that will take him. Good luck.
2006-11-02 11:54:00 · answer #6 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as he is honest about his record he should be fine. Of course if it was about theft or some stealing related thing he might have a hard getting a job involved with handling money. But all in all I think if he is honest about it all he should be fine.
2006-11-02 11:47:00 · answer #7 · answered by SKYDOGSLIM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋