I have a felony (possesion) on my background and a theft(class A misd) I need a job,any leads?

Question

As a convicted felon I am trying to find a company that hires felons,does anyone have any suggestions?

Answer 1

Have you tried the US Army?

Answer 2

You should first find out the ex-offender friendly jobs or positions that are available in your area. It does not matter whether or not they are hiring, because they will be hiring at some point in time. Network with other ex-offenders like yourself, you really want to find out where they work, and who hired them. One thing is for sure, people mess up, go back to jail, go back to street life, whatever, there will be a position opening. Another thing, if they can't hire you who can? Don't be afraid to ask for a referral, people in hr tend to talk, because hiring someone word of mouth will save them money.

Here are some hints: (this is in Missouri, but it might help)

Hotels will hire person's with an offense, based on the offense. Example: If you have a felony in robbery you can apply for laundry, and any position that does not involve personal possession contact. They tend to hire drug offenders mostly.

If your conviction is in drug possession then, it usually is easier for you to get a job than other offenses. The hardest offenses for us to place are homocide, assult with a deadly, and fraud.

Another issue that you want to take into account is how long ago your conviction was. The more recent the more of a problem for getting you hired.

Also, you will need to get into some volunteer programs and some community based programs. This way you can establish yourself as a valued member again. Also, this is the fastest way to get a job. Community programs, usually hire from within, (ie their volunteer pool), also they have no problem hiring an ex-offender. ( Because, the cheapest and best labor force is in the ex-offender arena, also ex-offender's also show a dedication and appreciation that other workers don't). Community based programs are an excellent networking tool. Also and this is very important....You are still paying attention, aren't you...Okay, here it goes...


VOLUNTEER WORK CLOSES THE GAP IN UNEMPLOYMENT. Gaps are a clear indication of a drug addict or exoffender, at least this is one of the first things that runs to HR's mind. UNSTABLE. You can use volunteer work to close the gap in your employment history on your resume and you can use the people that you volunteer for as positive work and personal references. One of the problems with being an exoffender is that you have a "gap" in employment, and possibly little or no references.

Also, you can use this information in your interview when you inform the employer that your offense was in your past and that you have made efforts to reestablish yourself in the community by...

Don't forget that what you did in prison, is work and also can be used in your resume. They will eventually find out your an exoffender.

Answer 3

Umf, well I would suggest that you are honest with companies. But since I have friends that higher at various businesses, companies are not happy to hire anyone with a record. I can suggest grocery stores, I have a friend who also has a felony he works a Giant Eagle . Most grocery stores will hire you, and garden centers would too. Maybe if you did landscaping too, I am sure you could be hired. Just be honest to begin with your past.