He has a felony for assault, he has been out of jail for 6 years. He has a bachelor degree in Pychology. He also has an electricians certificate for residential wiring and electrical helper. His experience includes working for homeless shelters. He is a jack of all trades. It just seems so hard for him....What can he do. He needs advice....
2006-12-08 07:11:12 · 4 answers · asked by The Real One 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
We are in New York City. He has a felony for assault, he has been out of jail for 6 years. He has a bachelor degree in Psychology. He also has an electricians certificate for residential wiring and electrical helper. His experience includes working for homeless shelters. He is a jack of all trades. It just seems so hard for him....What can he do. He needs advice....
2006-12-08 10:17:02 · update #1
It depends where you are and which jobs. I know that many jobs do not check for criminal records amazingly, but if you are looking for a job in a large corporation, they will check, and even then, they have a cutoff point. Usually 3 years.
Also, if asked, tell the truth because it is better you tell them than if they find out. It will also you an opportunity to explain yourself. Most of the time if the applicant has been pardoned and it has been a long time, they will take the person if it fits the job position.
Working in smaller firms before applying for the job will also strengthen the fact that he can reintegrate into society.
2006-12-08 07:20:46 · answer #1 · answered by rtdaemon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he has kept his record clean since he has been out of jail, then he needs to just keep trying. Finding a job is a numbers game. It isn't always easy to find a good job, especially when there is a felony in the background. Some companies will give you a chance after 5 years. Since he has construction experience, he might check with some local unions and see if he can get into an apprenticeship program for electricians. Local heating and air conditioning companies might be a place to check. Construction companies and builders seem to always need laborers. If he can't find something in his career choice, then he may look into driving a truck. He will be out of town most of the time, but some carriers will hire felons after 5 or more years, depending on the charge. They will want to look at the circumstances, but may give him a chance. There are some carriers who will train, but he may need to pay for his own training to get started. If it is something which he is interested you may have him to check www.classadrivers.com. They have most of the larger carriers listed and their requirements for employment. There is also a forum where he can ask questions and get answers concerning trucking. There are other web sites which cater to those wanting to enter the industry. State employment offices can sometimes be helpful in placing people with felonies in their background.
2006-12-08 07:24:34 · answer #2 · answered by Flyby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The company I work for believes in second chances which is why you dont need any degrees or any type of formal education just some dedication and prosperity. I would be happy to help him work out of home, this is what I do and I can show you how beneficial this would be for him. I can be contacted at
wellness-manager@hotmail.com. If you would like more information I will be glad to help you on your way, remember there are no obligations and no huge start up fees. We are here to help, we call ourselves "The Wellness Company"
Thank you,
Jason Reynolds
Marketing Executive
2006-12-08 09:32:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me know when you find out cause my man has the same problem. Or should I say I have the same problem.
2006-12-08 07:13:00 · answer #4 · answered by javijavi3ra 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋