I am a convicted felon. And it's a pretty bad one. How do I explain this to a potential employer - I'm certified and WELL qualified for the job i'm applying for................HELP!
2007-03-28 15:48:58 · 5 answers · asked by chkthsout 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I am a convicted felon and need to know what to put on my application for my answer to the question, "Have you ever been convicted of a felony?" I'm gonna say yes, of course. I need help explain myself. Feel free to IM me about it.
2007-03-28 16:09:08 · update #1
my IM is tmwoods84
2007-03-28 16:09:56 · update #2
When you go to the interview just be honest and explained what happened. Make sure you point out your qualifications and really build yourself up and try to take the focus off of being a convicted felon. No matter what be totally honest because if they look into your past, which they probably will, and find something you left out, it would give them good reason to terminate you. I wish you luck.
2007-03-28 15:53:30 · answer #1 · answered by fmxkrazyone 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi..from a learning coach
You have a problem.
To get on the short list you need help!!
Do you have references from the prison, from officers, from anyone who has pull? Influence?
Next idea:
Offer your services for a period of time for free!
This is perhaps scary to you..but it will get your foot in the door. It doesn't cost them to try you out.
This way even if they don't take you you can get a reference from them. You are in..you have experience!
Next idea:
Start your own business..info :
http://www.tutorhelp.com.au/homestudycourses.html
Next idea:
Brush up on your interview skills:
http://www.tutorhelp.com.au/job-interview.html
2007-03-28 16:23:26 · answer #2 · answered by Joseph Sgro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess just tell them the truth. If they do a check, they will find out anyway. At least they will respect you for being up front.
2007-03-28 15:53:49 · answer #3 · answered by DOT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave out those details. If they ask, just be honest. If it doesn't work out, then it wasn't meant to be. best of luck to you.
2007-03-28 16:06:35 · answer #4 · answered by me2007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't add much more, except to say "Good luck."
2007-03-28 16:13:13 · answer #5 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋