working with felonies?

Question

I have 5 felonies on my record ranging from 9-3 years old, what are my best job opportunities?

Answer 1

Depends on what your felonies were for. They cant descriminate against you UNLESS you were convicted of a crime linked to or related to the job. (i.e. child molester cant get hired at a day car. Necrophile can't get hired at a funeral home. Embezler cant get hired as an accountant.

Other than that, things are pretty open. Just make sure you dont lie about it on an application or in an interview.

Answer 2

Questions like this always make me laugh a little. Best job opportunities? Dude, forget about it. You have the wrong approach entirely.

I have two felonies, and at least one misdeameanor. My felonies are violent, and are actually strikes in California's wonderful 3 strike system. And right now I'm making about 42K a year, and scheduled to get a promotion in the next two weeks to be at over 50K a year. Do felonies matter? Only to you, my friend.

Here's what you do. Forget about them, for now. Figure out what type of job you want, what field you want to work in, and what salary you want to be making. Then, research those jobs. What are the requirements, as far as experience, education, etc? Do you meet those? If you do, don't worry. If you don't meet them, you need to work out a plan so that you can meet those requirements.

As for dealing with the felonies, it's very simple. Put down on any application that yes you have felony convictions, and when asked to explain, simply write, "Willing to discuss in interview." At that point, if you land an interview, they can't ask what the felonies are for. They can ask about them, hoping you will give that up, but you have lots of options. "I made some mistakes when I was younger. I learned a great deal from those mistakes, and I certainly would not make them again. However, the experience is a very valuable one that I am extremely grateful to have."

Don't make a big deal about felonies. Once you come to grips with them, and learn how to difuse them in an interview (and on the application), then it's no big deal. Just don't lie. Be honest, but give up as little information as possible.

You may encounter some tough times as far as trying to land a job. But it may not be entirely about the felonies. Don't get down about it, just keep moving on, and you'll land something eventually. Felony convictions are NOT the end of the world. Realize you are a lot more than a felon, and you just might make something of yourself.

Answer 3

It truly depends on what you have knowledge and experience in as well as the hiring requirements of that city/state you reside in. Try going to your local Unemployment Agency and signing up with them. Also, try to seek apprenticeship positions and join the local union/teamsters where you reside. Usually, every city/state has workforce programs that assists those who have felonies. Keep in mind that depending on what your felonies are for, that can also cause you to miss out on positions that you normally would get without the felonies. Maintain a positive style of thinking, leave the past behind you and don't look back, that sometimes sets you apart from others because you are doing the right thing and you are not going back to that lifestyle. Spirituality goes far and that just means believing in yourself. Good luck and be Safe...(smiles)

Answer 4

There is a law (discrimination) that you cannot be turned down for employment because you have been convicted of a felony. So, I say go out and apply for whatever you want to.

Answer 5

The felons I've known or worked with (yeah, I've know a couple, and they were very nice) were mostly dishwashers or laborers. So you can get hired, just probably not for a great paying job.

Answer 6

try being a bagger at a grocery store

Answer 7

you may be able to get them taken off i think once in a life time you can get them expunged speak to a lawyer you may be able to get any job