I was convicted in 1997 for sales of a controlled substance and am having a hard time getting a job.
2007-01-31 06:52:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I am really, really sorry about that but you made the choices you made and your stuck with them I guess..Ask your probation officer or somebody like that...Your SRS agent since you have not job and all of us have probably been paying your bills for you this far anyways..ss And YES reality is a very cruel thing!! I am quite sure it just sucks being you right now and things are not coming to you on a silver platter the way you deserve..
2007-01-31 07:04:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you look in the yellow pages, or check online you can probably find an angency to help you out. There are tax breaks for companies that hire people with flony convictions and there are placement agencies as well. A company I worked for previosly used agency referals when we needed temp help. I can't remember the name of the agency we used.
The hard part is that it probably won't be your dream job. However if you can hold on to a job for at least three months you can begin to look for another with a good reference behind you.
On your employment application make sure you are hones about your conviction, since the document is legally binding and you can be fired for lying on it. Also include a resume where you can go into detail about work experience. Adding a cover letter with a short note detailing your conviction and rehabilitation helps. If a hiring manager wants to hire you, usually they need the ok from a HR person and they will need a letter of explanation. Since so many hiring managers won't go out of their way for an applicant it sometimes helps to be unfront.
Best of luck to you!
2007-01-31 15:33:13 · answer #2 · answered by jettyspagetti 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you reformed? Any other crimes since 97'. If no then use this to your advantage. Be honest when you apply - tell them the truth, let them know that you have made mistakes in the past, but have learned from them. Must employers will appreciate you being up front & honest.
If your answer was yes then you don't deserve a good job!!!
2007-01-31 15:05:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try working from home. If you are interested in a legitimate home based job,check this site out http://www.pcworkathome.net
2007-02-02 07:57:45 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have your family members phone # listed for a reference.for instance say you worked for such and such insurance co durning the time of your felony and hope they don't all check backrounds.or come clean and tel them you are like everybody else and you've had some problems, but you took care of them
2007-01-31 15:02:43 · answer #5 · answered by the man 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't whine. You have no one to blame but yourself.
2007-01-31 15:00:10 · answer #6 · answered by Oh Boy! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋